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Packard Clipper (1953)
for sale

Price: US $5,500.00

Description:

1953 Packard Clipper with 31, 998 Original Miles!
I bought this car last year. I was told by the sons of the original owner that their father put the car in storage sometime during the late 1950's ~ under cover in a warehouse for the next 50 years. I can't prove this, but it would explain the exceptional condition. The interior is really in terrific shape, as is the exterior body. Straight and true with no visible rust or trauma that I can see. A portion of the front bumper has pitting and some discoloration as does the trim around the head lights. The back bumper looks very presentable for it's age and the chrome trim on the body looks very nice and shiny.
The headlights work, tail lights work, brake lights work and both indicators work. The previous owner converted the car to a 12 volt system. Brakes seem to work very well every time I took it out for a drive. Automatic transmission shifts nicely, and the engine runs really strong. At some point in time the previous owner had the car repainted to a dark gray. Nice color, aged, but still very presentable. Horn does work, but it needs a new relay ~ eBay sellers have them for around $10.00. Heater blower motor works, but the element needs to be taken out and repaired. Exhaust pipe has a small exhaust leak in a centralized location and the wipers start to move, but there appears to be a vacuum hose leak somewhere. The shocks are original to the car, but I'd replace them. 3 of the 4 seem fine, but one definitely needs to be replaced. These are all minor repairs, but I don't have the time to address them. My Real Estate is taking up all of my available time, so sadly, and with a heavy heart I've decided to sell my Packard. I don't spend anytime with it and want to see it go to a better owner who'll take it to car shows, etc. The car has been the victim of long term storage for most of it's life. And it would appear that under my ownership I've picked up the tradition of storing the car instead of driving and enjoying it ~ that needs to change.
I've tried to describe the Packard to the best of my ability. If you have any questions or require more photos, then please contact me through eBay or you can call me at 765-238-8070 eastern standard time.
The car comes with a clear Indiana state title. Payment should come in the form of Cash, Bank Cashiers Check or Personal Check. Please allow the standard wait period of 7 to 10 business days for payment to clear.
Thank you
Jim

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