Packard Clipper (1953)
for sale
Price: US $5,000.00
Price: US $5,000.00
1953 Packard
Clipper 4-door Sedan
This car combines two of the most important traits that are not often found together in one classic car, low mileage and original condition. No matter how hard you try, once those two things are gone, they're gone for good.
I am the third owner of this 64-year-old car. We are
selling it only because we are short of space. It has a straight-eight 288cid motor and a 6 volt electric system. There is also a newly painted engine and engine bay with
Packard gray paint that is period correct. This car wonderfully takes you back to a very different USA.
This is a very big car with an unbelievable amount of room inside. The seats are super wide and long, nearly enough room to play basketball in the back seat. The Packard Clipper was a product of what car makers deemed the public would want in a motor car for the year 1953. In spite of stiff competition from Cadillac and others, 1953 turned out to be the highest sales year for Packard in their history. Packard was very confident in their advertising slogan for 1953 ~~ Ask the man who owns one. Our Packard Clipper is one of only a few excellent ones left from that year.
Recent Improvements --
front and rear brake wheel cylinders
new brake master cylinder
new front and rear brake shoes
new gaskets and seals
new battery
a completely cleaned gas tank
a rebuilt carburetor
a completely new exhaust system
Exterior
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A period correct Packard Galahad green
Some nicks and scratches from its 64 year old life
Chrome is good, some discoloring at left front
No significant rust
Body is straight
All windows and doors work like new
Trunk is super-clean with original jack
Nearly new whitewalls are excellent
Interior
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Dashboard is bright & shiny
Light cluster is in excellent condition
Door panels are quite clean for a car of this age
Emergency brake works
Seats are original cloth, some wearing in back seat
Robe rail is excellent
Both sun visors are excellent
Headliner is good, small hole above passenger-side visor
Courtesy light is working
Transaction Details--
The title is clear and in hand
and will be accompanied by bill of sale. Only cash, wire transfer, or money
order will be accepted. Car cannot be moved until payment has cleared. Shipping the car is the buyer's responsibility, however we will help with loading on this end. A $500 deposit is required within 24 hours of end of sale. Balance must be paid within 24 hours. Car must be moved within 30 days unless special arrangements have been made with us. Some
miscellaneous parts, as well as owner's manual, will be included with the car. So that we don’t waste your time or ours, please be sure you can actually pay for the car and that you have the people in
your financial circle properly consenting to your potential purchase of this
car before coming to look. Also, remember that there may be some faults about
this car that I have overlooked. So, be sure either you or your representative examines it carefully. There is absolutely no warranty or guarantee with this car. We reserve the right to correct any mistakes in this copy. Spoken words will take precedence over written words, in that case.
Contact Information--
You are welcome to email us through eBay with questions.
We have basically fixed the issues that needed work on this car. Now, it's ready for someone to buy it and drive it. It is our hope that this car will sell to someone who really appreciates it, that its combination of originality and low mileage is special, so special, in fact, that it's not just another classic car. Thank you for your consideration.
update: 2017-02-13
Used |
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Year: | 1953 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 226191 |
Mileage: | 35,013 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Make: | Packard | Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | Clipper | Body Type: | Sedan |
Engine: | 288cid | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Drive Type: | RWD | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Green |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Tan |
Disability Equipped: | No |