Packard Eight Clipper Era

1940 to 1947 · Sedan

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Shifty Estimate

$28,400

Medium confidence · $5K to $86K

Median · 12 mo: $25,300
Sales · 12 mo: 7

Collectible

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Apr 2026

Sold$51,450 · AllCollectorCars · Apr 2026

The market

Every recorded 1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era sale, by date and price

Apr 2026 · AllCollectorCars

$51,450 · 78,904 mi · Miami Sand

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11 sales · 6 unsoldmedian $25kupdated Sep 2026

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The newest 1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era sales with photographs

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Mar 2026

Sold $4,000

1947 · Black · 55,000 mi

Mar 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Dec 2025

Sold $6,650

1942 · Silver Metallic

Dec 8, 2025 · Hagerty Marketplace

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Nov 2025

Sold $27,000

1947 · Metallic Blue · 84,000 mi

Nov 5, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold May 2025

Sold $247,000

1942 · Red · 93,000 mi

May 23, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Mar 2025

Sold $6,300

1946 · Black · 23,000 mi

Mar 24, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era, sold Jan 2025

Sold $120,000

1940 · White · 40,000 mi

Jan 15, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Every Eight

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 11, 2026

Every Eight. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 11, 2026
	Clipper Era1940 to 1947	Post-War1948 to 1954	Pre-War1923 to 1939
Shifty Estimate	$28,400	$11,900	$81,300
Sold median	$25,3007 sales	$14,50017 sales	$76,65012 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Down 6.7%
For sale	None	None	None

Also in the Eight family

Single Eight

Specifications

Engine: Inline-8, 4.6L
Power: 120 hp
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD

Common questions

How much does a Packard Eight Clipper Era cost?

Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $25,300. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $28,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,150 to $85,725, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $28,400. We rate confidence medium: 7 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Packard Eight Clipper Era have sold?

Shifty has 11 public sales of the Packard Eight Clipper Era on file. The earliest was on Aug 26, 2022.

What has a Packard Eight Clipper Era sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$51,450Apr 23, 2026Miami Sand · 78,904 mi
$4,000Mar 23, 2026Black · 55,000 mi
$6,650Dec 8, 2025Silver Metallic

About the 1940 Packard Eight Clipper Era

The Packard Eight Clipper represents a pivotal moment when America's premier luxury marque embraced streamlined modernity. Introduced in 1940, the Clipper's revolutionary design by Dutch Darrin broke from Packard's conservative styling, featuring integrated fenders, a lower beltline, and flowing curves that influenced automotive design for decades. The 282-cubic-inch straight-eight delivered smooth, refined power befitting Packard's reputation for engineering excellence. Production ceased in 1942 due to wartime restrictions, resuming briefly in 1946-1947 before the Eight was discontinued. These pre-war Clippers are particularly coveted, representing the last hurrah of Packard's golden age before the company's gradual decline. The Clipper's advanced styling and limited production run make it a standout in any collection focused on American luxury cars or significant design milestones. Finding an unmolested example today requires patience and deep pockets.