Description
Lot 117 - 1957 Packard Clipper
When Packard’s Detroit, Michigan plant closed, the newly incorporated (1954) Studebaker-Packard company began the process of producing a new ‘Packard’ at Studebaker's South Bend, Indiana plant. The new Packard four-door saloon and station wagon were to be based on the Studebaker President. The original ‘Executive’ name was dropped and, from 1957, all styles bore the ‘Packard Clipper’ name. A cost-saving amalgam of components from the combined Studebaker and Packard parts bins with much of the borrowing done from the 1956 Clipper, the new cars managed to achieve a look of their own by sprouting all manner of fins, light clusters, and chrome trim. The general level of trim and finish was higher than that normally associated with Studebakers.
Imported into the UK earlier this year from a private middle eastern collection. This rare and superbly built left hand drive example is in very good condition and has clearly had huge amounts of money spent on it during its life. The electrics are all working as they should, and the interior and paintwork present very well showing little sign of age and new head lining and carpets have been fitted. . It also benefits from a recent and thorough recommissioning carried out by renowned classic car and race specialists Alan Mann Racing. Fitted with a factory supercharger the Clipper is reported to drive very well by the vendor. Offered with a foreign title and Nova document the Packard is ready to be registered here in the UK and enjoyed by its new custodian!
Auction info
Windsorview Lakes
July 16th 2022
Pre-Auction Viewings
Wednesday 13th July 2022 9am - 5pm
Thursday 14th July 2022 9am - 5pm
Friday 15th July 2022 9am - 5pm
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