Mathewsons December 2026 sale
Lot 108: 1950 Packard Eight at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Part of our Bangers & Cash guide.
Listing checked
What the listing says
Mathewsons' listing, based on information from the vendor, states that the vehicle is a coupé imported from North Carolina in 2015, with the Ultramatic automatic gearbox and a conversion to 12 volts; the vendor lists a gearbox sump gasket, a rear shaft seal and play in the steering box as needing attention.
What to check on any Packard Eight
- These cars have a separate frame with the body mounted on brackets.
- Owners report that the body-to-frame brackets rot, so look underneath at each mounting.
- Floors rust at the base of the A-pillars, often because water gets in along the leading edges of the front doors, so lift the mats and press the footwell corners.
- Check sills, door bottoms, the boot floor and the lower rear wings, which are long, deep panels and costly to make good.
- A car that has lived in a hot, dry state may have sound metal but sun-damaged paint, rubber and interior.
- Station Sedans need their wood checked for rot and loose joints.
Checks for this car
- Plan for the faults listed by the vendor.
- Check the 12 volt conversion.
- Check parts supply for the Ultramatic gearbox.
Questions to ask before you bid
- Can I see the V5C, and do the chassis and engine numbers match it?
- What history file, invoices and MOT records come with it?
- When was it last used on the road?
- Has any of the listed work been done since it was catalogued?
- Who carried out the 12 volt conversion?
Viewing and bidding
Viewing at the Pickering saleroom runs Wednesday 25 November to Tuesday 1 December 2026: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12 noon, closed Sunday. Entry is £5 per person, which includes admission on the day and a donation to one of Mathewsons' chosen charities. The sale is Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 December 2026, held behind closed doors, with bidding online, by telephone or by commission.
Every lot is sold as seen. Read Mathewsons' terms (opens in a new tab) before you register.
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