When it comes to early styling and luxury, there is
nothing that quite compares to a Packard automobile. The
Clipper was introduced in 1941 as part of Packard's
Nineteenth Series of automobiles and utilized the same
282 cubic inch straight eight engine that was used in
the Eighteen series models. It's new "fade away" styling
cues would carry onto later Twenty series models and/or
they became "Clipperzied". Priced at a hefty $1,420, the
1941 Clipper production topped out at only 16,600 units.
With a 127" wheelbase and weighing in at 3725 lbs along
with its much lower/wider stance, Packard advertising
encouraged consumers to "Skipper the Clipper!"...
This wonderful example offers a solid and whistle
straight two tone body finished in a tasteful Sterling
Cream over Black. The upholstery has been restored with
original style materials while the dash and window
garnish moldings carry nicely restored faux wood grain
surfaces. The whisper quiet 282 cubic inch straight
eight
starts right up and moves nicely down the road with
factory equipped manual transmission, over-drive and Electromatic clutch assembly...
Other desirable factory and/or aftermarket options
include radio, sun visor, fender skirts, bumper guards,
front grill guard, fog lights, turn signals, gas door
guard, later model hubcaps, chrome exhaust trim and of
course, curb feelers...
In closing, this is a well preserved specimen that's
well presented with an older restoration showing light
patina and original character. The only reason it’s for
sale is due to health issues of the current
owner/caretaker who comments, "I would drive the Packard
anywhere, it has been driven on many Packard tours, get
in, drive it and enjoy it". It’s your turn to be the
"Skipper".... |
