Private Seller
South Jordan, UT 84095
1939 PACKARD MODEL 1707 FORMAL SEDAN
Pebble Beach–Awarded | V12 Power | Chauffeur-Style Luxury
HIGHLIGHTS
• 1939 Packard Model 1707 Formal Sedan
• One of Packard’s most prestigious pre-war luxury automobiles
• Awarded 3rd in Class at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
• Correct 7.0-liter V12 engine producing approximately 175 horsepower
• Final year Packard offered a V12 engine
• Comprehensive, concours-quality restoration completed prior to Pebble Beach 2013
• Fewer than 400 miles driven since restoration
• Chauffeur-style configuration with roll-up division window
• Elegant formal sedan body with luggage rack and trunk
• Rich tan cloth interior with fine wood trim and detailed metalwork
THE PINNACLE OF PRE-WAR AMERICAN LUXURY
“Ask the Man Who Owns One” was more than a slogan—it was a statement of confidence from the Packard Motor Car Company, whose automobiles defined luxury and engineering excellence in pre-war America. This 1939 Packard Model 1707 Formal Sedan stands as a compelling embodiment of that philosophy, representing the final and most refined expression of Packard’s legendary V12 era.
The Formal Sedan body style was among the most desirable in Packard’s lineup, equally suited for owner-driven elegance or chauffeur-operated formality. A roll-up division window behind the front seat allows the cabin to transition effortlessly between private limousine-style transport and traditional sedan use—a hallmark of elite luxury motoring in the late 1930s.
This Packard is far more than a beautifully restored example—it is a concours-recognized automobile. Its 3rd-in-Class award at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance places it among the finest automobiles in the world and speaks volumes about the quality, accuracy, and craftsmanship of its restoration. Such recognition is reserved only for cars that meet the highest standards of authenticity and presentation.
Completed with careful attention to detail and historical correctness, the restoration reflects a commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship throughout. Since completion, the Packard has been driven fewer than 400 miles, preserving its exceptional condition. The result is an automobile that presents with remarkable clarity, refinement, and mechanical integrity—equally suitable for concours display, touring, or inclusion in a blue-chip collection.
Under the hood lies Packard’s magnificent 7.0-liter V12 engine, producing approximately 175 horsepower. Smooth, quiet, and effortlessly powerful, it delivers a driving experience that few automobiles—then or now—can match. Notably, 1939 marked the final year Packard produced a V12-powered automobile, cementing this Model 1707 as a significant milestone in American automotive history.
Inside, the cabin is a showcase of refined craftsmanship. The tan cloth upholstery, polished wood trim, and period-correct metal detailing reflect Packard’s uncompromising standards of luxury and finish—an interior designed not merely to impress, but to endure.
As one of the final great pre-war luxury automobiles, the 1939 Packard Model 1707 Formal Sedan represents the height of Packard’s engineering and design achievements before World War II reshaped the automotive landscape. Celebrated by collectors, concours judges, and historians alike—and favored by notable figures such as Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, and Andy Griffith—Packard remains a symbol of American luxury at its finest.
This Pebble Beach–recognized example offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant, impeccably restored Packard with provenance, presence, and pedigree. It is not merely an automobile—it is a statement, a legacy, and a crown jewel worthy of any serious collection.
| Year: | 1939 |
| Make: | Packard |
| Model: | 1707 |
| Mileage: | 6420 |
| Exterior Color: | Black |
| Interior Color: | Tan |
| Trim: | Formal Sedan |
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| Engine Size: | 12 |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Vin: | 1232-2016 |
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