Vehicle Description
1957 Packard Clipper 'Studebaker-Packard introduces the new age of
functional elegance!' Here we have a beautiful 1957 Packard Clipper
with only 60k miles. It is a wonderful combination of original and
restored. Great original color combination of Lilac and Arctic
White. This would be a very nice car for all your cruise night
events, local car shows, or just own/drive for fun! This car will
be a treasure for your family to own for years to come and a great
investment too! The end of Packard: Packard and Studebaker merged
in 1955, and although they continued to build Packard automobiles
in Michigan through the end of 1956; as a cost saving measure, the
company decided to move Packard to South Bend, IN where the
Studebaker automobiles were built. Rumor has it, the original 1957
Packard design model would not fit on the assembly line in South
Bend ... Therefore, the 1957 Packard Clipper was a badge-engineered
automobile built off a Studebaker President chassis. Packard
modifications included finned rear fenders, a special rear wheel
panel treatment and more elaborate trim. The Packard name appears
in individual block letters on the front of the hood. A Clipper
script was placed on the rear fenders. Packard and Clipper scripts
were also affixed to the deck or station wagon tailgate. The hood
was modified for a 1955 Packard hood ornament and gauges were used
from the 1956 Packard models. The traditional Clipper 'Ships Wheel'
medallion decorated the grille and the rear of the cars. Side trim
distinctive to the Packard Clipper consisted of a wide, grooved
bright metal band extending the entire length of the car and across
the tailgate on the station wagon. Standard equipment included
modified 1956 Clipper chrome wheel discs, chrome drip molding, two
speed electric wipers, turn signals, back-up lights, front bumper
guards, padded dashboard, deep-dish steering wheel, electric clock,
cigar lighter, glovebox lamp, front & rear carpeting.
