JWLawrence Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Low mileage - 59,7xxx original milesOriginal paint - All black still shinesOriginal interior - Nice conditionHistory - In same family for 40 years, bought from original ownerManual transmissionCoil and leaf spring suspensionDiamondback radial tiresNow is your chance to own an especially nice unrestored V-8 Clipper in nice condition. Drive it anywhere, comfortable and quiet. The Clipper is in Austin, Texas and has current registration and clear title.$8,000aaca@johnwlawrence.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWLawrence Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Lots of interest, but no money has changed hand, yet. Still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Lots of interest, but no money has changed hand, yet. Still available.John, Does the car have overdrive? Seat belts? Nice Packard! Edited November 19, 2014 by Clipper47 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWLawrence Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi Dave, nice to hear from you. The Clipper does not have overdrive nor does it have seat belts. However, with the 3.23:1 axle ratio it will cruise like it does have overdrive. Reducing the inventory to two cars, the 115C convertible and the Model A hot rod. Take care and stay warm. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipper47 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Hi Dave, nice to hear from you. The Clipper does not have overdrive nor does it have seat belts. However, with the 3.23:1 axle ratio it will cruise like it does have overdrive. Reducing the inventory to two cars, the 115C convertible and the Model A hot rod. Take care and stay warm. JohnJohn, It is hard to think of old cars when there is snow on the ground and the thermometer at 0 but your Packard is such a lovely car it is hard not too. Yes a 3.23 axle would help with highway speed cruising. I imagine a standard shift is pretty rare on a 55 Packard. You have done a nice job of detailing e engine and trunk areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 John, It is hard to think of old cars when there is snow on the ground and the thermometer at 0 but your Packard is such a lovely car it is hard not too. Yes a 3.23 axle would help with highway speed cruising. I imagine a standard shift is pretty rare on a 55 Packard. You have done a nice job of detailing e engine and trunk areas.Just a bit of trivia info for your pleasure. I have a customer that used to work for Packard here in Windsor, Ontario, Canada back in the 50's. Part of the work they did here according to him was changing out the standard transmissions to automatics when a customer ordered it, amongst other work. I know he said Packard sent him to school for his certificate training and also was at the Detroit Plant occasionally.Here is one shot at the garage entrance he worked at. One more with him driving two Beauty Contest winners on the Ambassador Bridge in a convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWLawrence Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Interesting that a customer would want to go from a standard transmission to an automatic. This Clipper was changed from the Twin Ultramatic to a manual shift 3-speed. Also had the EasaMatic power brake changed to a regular master cylinder. No Torsion Level, no Twin Ultramatic, no EasaMatic, but a smooth riding and driving Packard with problem prone equipment eliminated.(o{}o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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