Packard Eight Post-War

1948 to 1954 · Sedan

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Shifty Estimate

$11,900

High confidence · $10K to $44K

Median · 12 mo: $14,500
Sales · 12 mo: 17
Original MSRP: $2,224Up 435% since new

Collectible

1948 Packard Eight Post-War, sold Oct 2026

Sold$19,040 · RM Sotheby's · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 1948 Packard Eight Post-War sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · RM Sotheby's

$19,040 · Black

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Sold Bid to, not sold

30 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $15kupdated Oct 2026

Latest results

The newest 1948 Packard Eight Post-War sales with photographs

Sold $10,000

1949 · Maroon · 50,000 mi

Oct 4, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $19,500

1948 · Metallic Burgundy · 10,000 mi

Oct 4, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1948 Packard Eight Post-War, sold Sep 2026

Sold $10,001

1950 · Ash Green · 72,000 mi

Sep 4, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1948 Packard Eight Post-War, sold Aug 2026

Sold $13,750

1950 · Blue · 31,000 mi

Aug 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1948 Packard Eight Post-War, sold Jul 2026

Sold $9,696

1948 · Dark blue · 81,000 mi

Jul 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $10,001

1950 · Turquoise · 36,000 mi

Jul 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every Eight

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 11, 2026

Every Eight. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 11, 2026
	Post-War1948 to 1954	Clipper Era1940 to 1947	Pre-War1923 to 1939
Shifty Estimate	$11,900	$28,400	$81,300
Sold median	$14,50017 sales	$25,3007 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, 4.7L
Power: 130 hp
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $2,224

Common questions

How much does a Packard Eight Post-War cost?

A 1948 Packard Eight Post-War cost $2,224 new. Over the past 12 months, 17 have sold publicly at a median of $14,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,646 to $43,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1948 Packard Eight Post-War worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,900. That sits below the $14,500 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 17 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Packard Eight Post-War have sold?

Shifty has 30 public sales of the Packard Eight Post-War on file. The earliest was on Mar 12, 2019.

What has a Packard Eight Post-War sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$19,040Oct 8, 2026Black
$10,000Oct 4, 2026Maroon · 50,000 mi
$19,500Oct 4, 2026Metallic Burgundy · 10,000 mi

About the 1948 Packard Eight Post-War

Packard's post-war Eight represents the marque's ambitious attempt to reclaim luxury leadership after WWII, though it ultimately marked the beginning of the end for America's premier luxury brand. Built from 1948-1954, these Eights featured Packard's robust 327 cubic-inch straight-eight engine producing 145 horsepower, paired with either a three-speed manual or optional Ultramatic transmission. The flowing 'bathtub' styling by John Reinhart divided opinion then and now, but undeniably showcased advanced engineering including torsion-bar front suspension and hypoid rear axles. While not technically a sports car, the Eight's refined road manners and substantial build quality attracted discerning buyers. Today, these Packards offer exceptional value in the collector market, representing the last hurrah of genuine American luxury craftsmanship before the brand's decline. Well-preserved examples showcase period luxury appointments and that distinctive Packard ride quality that once defined automotive excellence.