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!