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1953 Packard Clipper

United Kingdom • 26 Oct 2022

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Packard Clipper is a right-hand drive model with a 5.4-litre straight-eight engine and automatic transmission. While the paintwork isn't perfect and it has some custom vinyl graphics, it's a running and driving car being offered at a reasonable reserve.

Condition

6

The car is described as running and driving, but the paintwork isn't going to win any prizes. It has also been mildly customized with vinyl graphics. The car has a 5.4-litre straight-eight engine and an automatic gearbox.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

L313010

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

618GJB

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1953 Packard Clipper Right Hand Drive; 5.4-litre straight-eight; rocking and rolling: lots of car for little outlay; quality American cruiser It is interesting and nice to find a big Yank with the steering on the correct side.

This 1953 Clipper comes with little history but its V5C suggests it was first registered in the UK in April 1953.

They were produced in CKD form for the Australian market which may also offer a clue, but whatever its early history, the steering remains on the correct side which is good news.

The Clipper was launched as the entry level Packard, but that's a bit like saying a basic Rolls-Royce, so the quality is there, as is the unburstable flat-head straight-eight 5.4-litre engine mated to the auto box.

The paintwork on this one isn't going to win prizes, but neither is it so bad either and the car sits well and has avoided the lowering brigade which leaves your options open.

It has been mildly customised with vinyl graphics on the hood and top (bonnet and ro...