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1957
Packard Clipper, 275 HP SURCHARGED! Numbers Match, Original Condition
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A very straight, 1957 Packard Clipper. This
particular Clipper was bought as you see it in the pictures. The
odometer reads 31228 and it was said to be an all-original car
including paint, this appears to be true by the condition that it is
in. This beauty is being offered for sale from a private collection
that has only the finest of vehicles, they are all inspected and well
maintained and get regular service as required. They are all stored in
a heated, dry, facility and only taken out on nice sunny days.
This beauty has the Supercharged 289 engine that
puts out 275 horsepower.
The year 1957 was the second to last year of the
Packard name on any car. The cars were built along side the Studebaker
in South Bend Indiana. There were only two models available for the 57
lineup with the Packard name, the four door available here and a
Country Sedan Wagon. Both styles employed a Studebaker President
chassis with a proud Packard grille and Caribbean-style trim.
EXTERIOR:
The previous owner stated that the paint on this
car is supposed to be original. We cannot verify this, but it appears
that this would be true. There is an area that is showing some
cracking, but the car still shows some shine as seen by the photos.
The quarter panels are all factory stock as is everything on the car.
The stainless trim is in overall good condition. There is some pitting
on the taillights, but other than that the chrome is good condition.
INTERIOR:
The interior of this ride is all original, the
seats have no rips and the headliner is tear free as well. The dash
pad will need to be repaired as age has taken its toll on this rare
ride. The car has the rare power window option as well as a wonderbar
radio.
ENGINE:
For the age of the car the engine is in near
show condition. This will only assist in the belief that the mileage
on this great ride could very well be true. The powerful, numbers
matching, supercharged 289 runs very well and has lots of life ready
for the many miles to come cruising down the open road. The newer dual
exhaust sounds great and will last for a long time to come.
UNDERCARRIAGE:
The undercarriage is in solid condition.
Please do not ask for the reserve, the highest
bidder will have first opportunity to get a second chance offer to
purchase the vehicle if the reserve is not met.
Please don’t hesitate to request more pictures
for more serious inquiries. Current registration and a Free and Clear
title. Drives nice,
Please ask me questions, I am not an expert but
will do my best to answer any questions you may have.
Please come and see it if you can, but bid for
keeps, this one is nice!
I wanted to add that the supercharger belt is
removed due to a squeaky bearing. The supercharger can be repaired and
overhauled by a company in California for a quote of about $450.00.
Sorry for this oversight.
Note; Buyer pays all shipping costs, email me
for a price - we have helped lots of US and Canadian buyers. Please be
prompt in business if you are the winner, I can hold her securely here
for a reasonable length of time until you can drive home or arrange
ship. I have all the necessary paperwork for a smooth sale, free and
clear title. But please let me know how else I might help you on this
end.
Note; it is just on the north side of the Blaine
Washington state border crossing from here. Because of its year, no
taxes or duty for our US customers, easy to export it into the US from
BC.
*We have excellent references and experience
from eBay buyers that have come up and met us for vintage and rare
cars.
Thanks again and happy hunting. - 1957 Packard
Clipper.
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no way is this description to be taken or construed as a guarantee or
warranty now or in the future. We reserve the right to end the auction
at any time without notice. The car is sold “AS IS” with no warranty.
Serious bidders only!!! The car is described on the auction as it
described to us by the current owner to the best of their knowledge.
We encourage a personal viewing if possible or have a third party
mechanical inspection done prior to the auctions end, which we will
definitely help arrange at your expense. IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO BUY
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