Ever wondered why “Flxible” is missing an “e”? The spelling dates back to the early 1900s, when the company was founded around the invention of a flexible link that attached a sidecar to a motorcycle allowing both to lean… more»
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Selling for Grandpa: 1953 Packard Clipper
Packard’s Clipper was produced in three tranches, beginning in the pre-war period. The 1941 Clipper was one of the last completely new designs from any car company before the war started, looking completely unlike any Packard before it. The… more»
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Factory Supercharged: 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon
Some classics tick so many boxes that it is impossible to identify their greatest attribute. This 1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan is a perfect example of that dilemma. Its relative rarity is one of its strengths, while the seller’s… more»
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Collection Find: 1947 Packard Clipper
While most enthusiasts are happy to park one classic in their garage, others are fortunate enough to accumulate a collection of desirable and historic vehicles. This 1947 Packard Clipper recently emerged from such a collection and is ready to… more»
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Make Your Own Motor Home: 1949 Flxible Clipper
Believe it or not, our country was once filled with folks who traveled by bus. Buses and passenger trains hauled folks from city to city, whether in-state or across the country. Before Trailways and Greyhound dominated the market, numerous… more»
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Last of the Real Packards:1956 Clipper Touring Sedan
The roots of the Packard Motor Car Co. date back to 1899. For much of its time in business, the company was known for producing high-quality vehicles. However, going into the 1950s, Packard found it increasingly hard to compete… more»
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Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper
The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»
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Supercharger Needs TLC: 1957 Packard Clipper
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954 and the product lines remained separate until 1957. That’s when the remaining Packard production became rebadged products out of South Bend, often referred to today as “Packardbakers.” Buyers and dealers alike were… more»
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Stately Classic: 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation
In the 1950s, the Clipper was the mainstay of the Packard lineup as a more affordable alternative to the Patrician. The car received its last styling refresh in 1955-56 after Packard merged resources with Studebaker. The combined companies fared… more»
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In The Barn 15 Years: 1955 Packard Clipper
Packard introduced its 1955 line-up in the fall of 1954, just months after Packard and Studebaker had merged to stay relevant. By 1957, Packard designs and engines had been discarded, with the cars becoming nothing more than rebadged Studebakers…. more»
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Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon
It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of. Some… more»
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Beautiful 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama
Some classic cars seem to pose as many questions as they answer, which could be the case with this 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama Hardtop. It is an older restoration that has remained garage-kept for the past sixteen years… more»
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1 of 869: 1957 Packard Country Sedan
When the newly formed Studebaker-Packard Corp. introduced their 1957 models, Packard dealers were not happy. Instead of an all-new car, the Packards would largely be rebadged Studebakers. Packard buyers didn’t like the changes either and sales plummeted. Even fewer… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1957 Packard Clipper Country Sedan
“Parts Bin Specials” are common in the automotive world. Companies generally create them out of existing production parts to produce a limited edition or premium version of an existing model. Less common is a manufacturer’s need to utilize this… more»
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Last of the Line: 1958 Packard Sedan
The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»
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Supercharged Project! 1957 Packard Clipper
Both Packard Motor Car Co. and Studebaker Corp. were struggling in the early 1950s, so they merged in 1954 to form Studebaker-Packard Corp. Going into the deal, Packard had the stronger balance sheet and executive team, yet the Packard… more»
