James Ward Packard, a mechanical engineer by trade, felt that alongside his brother William and their business partner George Lewis Weiss the trio could build better horseless carriages than the Winton models that Weiss owned. The first Packard automobile was built in Warren, Ohio, in November of 1899, and proved to be reliable and well-built, quickly catching the attention of the wealthy upper class both in the US and abroad.

From the very beginning, the Packard Motor company were highly competitive among the prestigious luxury marques of the time, such as Ohio’s Peerless and Buffalo, NY’s, Pierce-Arrow. With Packard’s uncompromising standard of build quality and luxury appointments came a hefty price tag, but they still managed to export more cars than any other marque in its price class across 61 countries. The marque remained incredibly strong through the Great Depression of the 1930s and well after the Second World War, enduring until the late 1950s. Despite purchasing Studebaker and becoming the fourth-largest automobile maker in the US, the Packard nameplate was pulled from the marketplace in 1959 and dropped entirely from the Studebaker-Packard corporation by 1962.

At RM Auctions’ upcoming four-day Auburn Spring sale, nearly 200 automobiles will be offered, including over a dozen exceptional examples of the Packard marque. Click ahead to explore ten Packard models offered which exemplify the heyday of the brand.

1923 Packard Single-Six Sedan

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

Offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum, the Single-Six sedan features a 54 horsepower, L-Head straight six engine paired to a three-speed transmission. It is nicely presented inside and out, featuring a wood panel dashboard with clock and gray upholstery and painted wood-spoke wheels to match the blue exterior paintwork.

1929 Packard Standard Eight Convertible

Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

In 1929, the straight six engine was replaced with the all-new 90 horsepower inline eight-cylinder engine across all model lines, offering abundant torque and power to smoothly accelerate to a top speed of 80 mph. The convertible coupe body offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum is a rare configuration for the time, though highly attractive with the optional Deluxe Equipment package, which adds dual mounted spare disc wheels, chrome plating on the cowl band and lamps, and an accessory trunk rack mounted at the rear.

1932 Packard 900 Coupe Roadster

Estimate: $115,000 - $145,000 USD

This striking example of the 900 Coupe Roadster is fitted with optional dual spare wheels with steel covers, rear mounted accessory rack, and distinctive “shovel nose” curved radiator grille. The interior is appointed with plush leather seats and door panels and a gorgeous wood panel dashboard. The 110 horsepower, 320 cubic inch straight eight-cylinder engine offers effortless acceleration in the lightweight roadster and offers an adjustable ride control and “automatic clutch” operated from the steering wheel.

1934 Packard Eight 2/4-Passenger Coupe

Estimate: $125,000 - $140,000 USD

Often regarded as the most desirable pre-war body style by the factory and connoisseurs alike, the Eleventh Series were the last models with traditional open fenders and the upright “tombstone” radiator grille for which the company had become known for. This example has undergone a complete frame-off restoration with a complete bare-metal repaint, extensive re-chroming of its brightwork, fresh wood graining of the dash and interior trim, and a new wiring harness.

1936 Packard Eight Sedan

Estimate: $35,000 - $45,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

Offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum, this example features Packard’s 120 horsepower, 282 cubic inch straight eight-cylinder engine paired to a three-speed manual transmission. This example was sold new through Richardson Motors Co. of Akron, Ohio, and is nicely optioned, featuring dual side-mount spares, a rumble seat, luggage rack, radio, heater, and clock.

1937 Packard Touring Sedan

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

This seven-passenger Touring sedan offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum shows wonderful patina and could benefit from a cosmetic restoration or be preserved as-is. It was sold new through Eastman Motors of Stamford, Connecticut, and features a covered side-mounted spare with mirror, rear-mounted luggage rack, radio, clock, and heater.

1938 Packard Eight Convertible Coupe

Estimate: $45,000 - $50,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

This stunning example offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum is finished in bright orange paintwork over a dark red leather interior with matching carpets and white accents. Equipped with the potent 120 horsepower, 282 cubic inch straight eight engine, dual side-mount spares with steel covers, clock, radio, and heater make this example ideal for showing or to be driven and enjoyed.

1938 Packard Twelve Touring Cabriolet by Brunn

Estimate: $125,000 - $150,000 USD

An exceedingly rare example of the marque, this Packard Twelve Touring is one of only four examples built for 1938 and is offered from the estate of noted collector Robert S. Dulin. Packard resurrected the “Twin Six” name for its new V-12 engine, developing 75 percent more power than the version from the 1920s, delivering 175 horsepower and an immense amount of torque. The Herman Brunn–designed coachwork features a fixed forward roof with small smoked-glass windows above the windshield and a folding rear top with functional landau irons.

1953 Packard Cavalier Convertible

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000 USD | Offered Without Reserve

One of only 1,518 Cavalier convertibles produced for the 1953 model year, this example offered from the Route 66 Packard Museum features the optional factory driver-side spotlight, as well as a 327 cubic inch inline eight-cylinder engine capable of 180 horsepower and paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in an attractive green-over-black-leather color combination with tasteful chrome accents, this example is a stylish yet subdued showing of the marque’s post-war offerings.