Also, until a couple of years ago did I find out Imperial was Marque of its own. But despite a strong performance in revival year 1937, Packard sales had plummeted as the depression returned in 1938, and the 76,000 sales for the calendar year 1939 were hardly past the break- Just expect to win the lottery. Sheesh!
The next year, the car was updated again, essentially making this a one year only car! God bless America.
The 38,684 combined sales accounted for 70-percent of Packards total sales for 1955. The ’56 was the nice one, and this car was almost there. Towards the end of 1956, with sales way off even the low estimates, Packard relented and added the Packard emblem back again, primarily because the dealers were doing it already! If I had the money and the wherewithal I would have bought this car just for it’s colors.
1955 Packard Clipper Custom For Sale Our showrooms are currently not open to the public. Now—-if people would realize that EDSEL is NOT a Ford Edsel, but a Marque of its own, I will be happy. These still had a small Packard script on the trunk lid, and the original certificate of origin said Packard as the make, Clipper Custom as the model. Packard actually came out with a/c back in the 40’s but I believe it used ammonia rather than Freon. If the future buyer spent some time detailing, and rust proofing this Packard, it is likely it would look much better, and its condition could be maintained much longer. I’d skipper that love boat.
Sporty 6-Cylinder: 1966 Rambler American Rogue, Big Block 4-Speed! Listed at $24,500 is a real head turner ~ With add on working AC, power steering, and brakes. Great styling, potent V-8 power, a fabulous ride, two handsome hardtops with the Super Panama and Custom Constellation: On paper, the Clipper had everything it needed to compete handily. Once I,m settled I will check that out. I don’t know where this site is sourced, where you are or how time stamps are applied on the site but if you’re in the east and the site is based in the west you could be a few hours behind, but seeing it at the same time as everyone else? gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5766 cm3 / 351.9 cui, advertised power: 183 kW / 245 hp / 249 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 481 Nm / 355 lb-ft, more data: 1955 Packard Clipper Custom 4 … Beautiful car. The front fender chrome spear continues straight into the front door and ends about half way along the door. The 352 cubic inch V8 is listed as being a solid runner, and appears stock. Corner, General VALUES LIKEZ28 SS or RSSS or RS or Z285 WINDOWRED or BLUE350 or 396 or LS1 or V64 SPEED MANUAL, TO USE STOCK NUMBERPRESS SEARCH WITH EMPTY YEAR MAKE MODEL, QUICK PICS - CLICK ON ANY CAR PIC FOR MORE RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Releases, Kenny