The discriminating automobile buyer of 1940 could try to purchase this Darrin Towne Coupe Convertible Victoria for a healthy $4,570. Today's discriminating Packard buyer might be able to find a similar Darrin Towne Coupe Convertible Victoria in a poor condition for about $15,000. A fine example, like this one, would likely sell for about $125,000. A mint condition sedan would fetch an even loftier sum.

There appears to be no record of the exact number of Darrin Towne Coupe Convertible Victorias made, though they weigh-in just over two tons. This mass required a strong engine to propel the car so Packards L-head straight-8 was utilized. Displacing 356 cubic inches while generating 160 horses. The mechanicals rested on a 127" wheelbased chassis.

This Coupe Convertible belonged to Packards 18th Series of 1940, in which 1,900 automobiles were assembled. This series began production in August of 1939 and consisted of station wagons, sedans, convertibles, coupes, and limosines. Available options on this series were a spotlight, single sidemount spare, radio, and heater.