Vehicle Description
1954 Packard Super Clipper Sedan
When it comes to racking up concours d'elegance wins and "Best in
Show" ribbons, there's generally no such thing as an inexpensive
car. Investment-grade iron is generally what wins, and cars in this
category can be priced at stratospheric values. Here's where
thinking outside the box helps: Instead of mortgaging the house to
buy something from Europe, a savvy investor can acquire this 1954
Packard Super Clipper sedan.
For consignment as identified on the trunk script badging, a
Packard Super Clipper for 1954. This large chunk of Detroit iron is
all in line and looking fine with many trimmings, surrounds and a
spear running the belt line, undulating in and out with the rear
quarters. A 4 door luxury sedan, with excellent cloth interior,
327ci inline 8-cylinder, and straight well minded gap car is here
in the halls of Classic Auto Mall for your inspection. The clipper
in transportation terms originates from a fast ship that was long
and thin and would carry cargo across large bodies of water at very
fast speeds. We give you the Packard Super Clipper.
Exterior
With its flying lowered head goose hood ornament, large chromed
waterfall design front grille, 6 count 'em 6 lights adorning the
front, this car screams you have arrived in more ways than one.
Bathed on blue amazingly straight and near perfectly aligned panels
adorn this car. A few faults in the paint in the form of some
bubbling at a few seams, and areas where it appears something was
set on the paint and over time it dulled it when it was taken off
(possibly a car cover in a damp garage?). Many trimmings accent the
blue including headlight bezels, the front grille which is to die
for, the winged ornament, searchlights (what was everyone searching
for in the early 50's??...Neckkers at inspiration point?) wide
whites and 4 doors it's all in excellent condition. Looking from
the side view you can see the artistic lines used for the rear wrap
around glass, bump out fenders for the rear, tastefully rounded
finned rear quarters with rocket nosed taillights, and even fender
skirts and a trimming for the gas cap door. A large cloisonne badge
is on the hood and trunk just to remind you of the brand you are
driving.
Interior
With a swing of the doors you know you are going to be in for a
treat just with the intricate stitched tuck and roll pattern for
the door panels. Two tone light and dark gray make these up and
they are nicely preserved, with slightly faded and worn areas, and
some stains on the seats. Dual benches stretch from door to door,
and sport darker blue tuck and roll for the edges of the benches as
well as the back tops. In the middle is a light gray and dark gray
striped broadcloth which looks like an expensive mattress cover. A
near perfect metal dash fronts the seating and uses several ovals
for its design. The oval gauge cluster with a trio of round gauges
within is fronted by the large round cream colored bakelite
steering wheel with a half chromed horn rig attaching the 2
bakelite spokes. In the center is an oval bezel surrounded radio
and just below a vertical ribbed speaker cover with some levers on
either side. On the passenger glove box side just below the
glovebox is the Kleenex dispenser chromed and shiny. Gray carpet
floods the floors and is showing some stains and wear. The Mohair
headliner is showing nicely, and the trunk has also been
restored.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is an original 327ci Inline 8-cylinder engine. There
is a slight bit of rust on the top of the flathead. Also, on is a
single 2-barrel carburetor, and a 3-speed manual, 3 on the tree
transmission. 3.90 gears spec. out the rear axle.
Undercarriage
With some faded black but totally rust free surfaces the X frame
undercarriage is looking just great. Independent coil springs for
the front and leaf springs for the rear suspension and drum brakes
all around are seen.
Drive-Ability
This big metal is like a big magnet for this writer, so I hopped in
and went for a cruise. It was very satisfying to operate such a
nice and large car. I did notice that the wipers, radio and clock
are all inoperable. Great smooth acceleration with unlimited power
for the I-8, and the interior was comfortable.
Not a lot of these examples around certainly only 1 of 1 in the
inventory of the Classic Auto Mall. So, while getting your exercise
(nearly a mile when doing the circumference) take a peek at this
rare classic which you could be behind the wheel of as it's priced
to sell!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
