for sale 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation Hardtop

[Matt Harwood]

 

I've had a lot of cars pass through my hands, but I can count on two or three fingers those that have been finer than this 1955 Packard Clipper Constellation. Someone spent deep into the six-figure range to turn this Packard into a $50,000 car, and regardless of what the book says it's worth, quality like this is always worth more. A lot of people settle for "good enough" and that's OK, but if you're a guy who only buys the best, then this car will satisfy you on every possible level. The restoration is comprehensive and extraordinary, right down to the NOS fabric they used which was unique to the Constellation model. I found one nick in the paint behind the driver's front wheel that's about the size of pinhead, but otherwise the paint and bodywork are unmarked. Note that the two-tone treatment even extends into the door jambs and onto the underbody. There's easily $20,000 worth of chrome and stainless work on the car. Inside, everything works including the radio and power seat, and the upholstery is unmarked. The 352 cubic inch V8 engine is fully rebuilt and runs superbly with a nice V8 burble from the dual exhaust. Engine bay is fully detailed, although most of you will quickly spot the modern alternator, aluminum radiator, and twin electric fans (hence the alternator), which were installed because the car hails from Louisiana where it obviously gets hot. Otherwise, it is completely stock. The 2-speed automatic shifts crisply and it cruises effortlessly at 65 MPH. The chrome wire wheels are new, with the car being featured in the wheel manufacturer's website and catalog, and the wide whitewall radials are new. Price is $49,900, which may seem like a lot for a Clipper, but on the other hand, when have you ever seen a car this nice. I always advise people to buy the best car they can afford, and this is easily the best of its kind and it is better than 99% of the collector cars out there. This is one of those times when paying more gets you more. Not even Packard made them this nice!

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

[neil morse]

Wow!  I have to admit I was skeptical when I read your copy, but then I looked at the photos.  As you say, someone spent a chunk of change getting this car in immaculate condition.  Good luck with the sale, Matt.

[48Super]

That is one beautiful restoration.  I'm sure this car is far nicer now than it was the day it left the factory. A great deal for someone who wants to own the example of this car.