1935 Packard Twelve Series 1208 Seven-Passenger Sedan: Grand American Luxury at Its Absolute Peak on Bring a Trailer

Few automobiles capture the confidence and craftsmanship of America’s classic era quite like the Packard Twelve, and this 1935 Packard Twelve Series 1208 seven-passenger sedan is a spectacular example of the marque at the height of its powers. Presented in a deep, elegant dark blue over refined gray cloth, it is exactly the kind of stately, hand-built machine that made Packard the standard against which every other luxury car of the 1930s was measured.

The Twelve’s flowing fenders and dual side-mounts make a commanding statement from any angle.

A True Twelve-Cylinder Flagship

At the heart of this Packard sits its magnificent 473ci L-head V12, a beautifully engineered powerplant rated at 175 horsepower when new and famous for delivering its abundant torque with almost silent smoothness. Paired with a three-speed manual gearbox and a vacuum-assisted clutch, it endows the big sedan with the effortless, waftable character that Twelve owners have always cherished. This was the top of the Packard range, and it still feels every bit the flagship today.

Front view of the 1935 Packard Twelve showing the iconic grille and cormorant mascot — That unmistakable Packard face: a tall chromed radiator shell crowned by the graceful cormorant mascot.

Coachbuilt Elegance, Beautifully Presented

Riding on the long 144-inch wheelbase in style 834 seven-passenger sedan coachwork, this Packard is the picture of pre-war grandeur. Wonderful details abound, from the counterweighted bumpers and thermostatically controlled radiator shutters to the rear-hinged rear doors and the fold-down luggage rack. The 17-inch chrome wire wheels, dressed in whitewall tires and topped with Packard Twelve hubcaps, complete a look that is both imposing and genuinely graceful. It is a car that rewards a long, admiring walk-around.

1935 Packard Twelve posed against a desert backdrop — Long, low, and beautifully proportioned, the Series 1208 wears its scale with real grace.

A Coach-Class Cabin Built for Seven

Step inside and the appeal only deepens. The cabin is trimmed in tasteful gray cloth across the front and rear benches, with fold-out jump seats that give the sedan genuine seven-passenger versatility. Handsome wood window trim, a painted woodgrain dashboard, dual gloveboxes, and thoughtful rear-compartment touches such as a robe rope, footrest, and fold-down armrest speak to the pampered travel Packard buyers expected. A bright instrument panel with a 120-mph speedometer and full complement of gauges sits ahead of the three-spoke wheel, ready for the road.

Front three-quarter view of the 1935 Packard Twelve Series 1208 — A commanding presence from the front three-quarter, exactly as a range-topping Packard should be.

A Wonderful Opportunity for the Classic Collector

Delivered new in 1934 and treated to a refurbishment in earlier ownership, this Twelve has been enjoyed and maintained with care, including a fresh water pump and battery fitted in preparation for sale. For the collector who appreciates the golden age of American luxury, a Packard Twelve seven-passenger sedan represents one of the most rewarding and dignified classics money can buy. This is a genuinely lovely example, and it deserves a close look.

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