58L-Y8 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 For Sale: 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper Eight sedan - $14,000 - Austin, TX 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper Eight - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper Eight, straight eight, 3 speed on the tree, very original. No rust. Runs and drives great. Shifts like new. Like new tires. Paint job is old and has its defects and shows its age. (not original paint) All original under carriage and floors original and never cut out or patched. Interior is really nice. all chrome is in great shape. Need some wiring work. Brake lights not working, or turn signals. Head lights work and running tail lights. $14,000 obo Contact: no phone listed. Copy and paste in your email: f57c006e0149331681b5b423d7ca1d10@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper Eight sedan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 One of my favorite Packards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Beautiful, but fix the wiring issues and disclose what we know are other issues, for $14,000. I am thinking that would have the 327 in it, not the 288. Either one in my opinion, would be a nice touring motor. Obviously this is yet another one you do not restore. Only maintain and improve. But as part of a collection, I think it would be great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 This is the last year for the 3 1/4 X 4 1/4 282 ci straight eight of the pre-war 120. The 1948-'54 straight eights are the 3 1/2 bore with either 3 3/4 or 4 1/4 stroke. Nice, torquey engine to handle a car of this weight. Interested persons should ask whether it is overdrive equipped which makes it even better. Wiring issues should be investigated thoroughly to determine how serious before acting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thanks for clarifying the motor size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I still want it! Not that it matters much since I can’t drive, but I still want it! I should look for a model of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Beautiful car IMO, but I agree the wiring issue could be an issue. The loom for my tail lights crossed from the drivers side to the passengers side at the "B" pillar to pick up the dome light, so the headliner has to come out to run this from the instrument panel to the tail lights. Might be an easy fix near the trunk. Needs investigation if buying IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Always liked these Clippers. Nice clean styling . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I think it is a Full Classic. Any 282 owner wants to ensure head and headgasket are in top shape, while I understand a lot of straight 8s see headgasket faillure as the back end of the block, where heat may be more of an issue, when mine failed the Packard guys told me it is fairly common with the 282 blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 Steve: Only the 127: wb 1946-'47 Super Clipper and Custom Super Clipper are CCCA Classics. The 120" wb Clipper Six and Clipper Deluxe Eights are considered the Junior series. Be that as it may, these are still a wonderful Packard to drive and enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Steve_Mack_CT said: I think it is a Full Classic. Steve, I believe the full classic Packards for 1946-47 were the 2103, 2106 and 2126 models which were the “Custom Super Clippers”. These had the big 356 eight with 9 main bearings. I have a good friend who restored a ‘47 2106. Great cars! Edited March 9, 2021 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Ahh, of course that makes sense Jeff! I know you like Packards of this vintage. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I appreciate the 359 series were full classics and I love them but this one is aeful nice, and a 282 ought to provide good touring power and decent mpg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 356 in the Full Classics, which are the Super and Custom Super . The 359 is a 1954 engine based on the 288 and 327 . The 282 is not at all inadequate, as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Thanks @bryankazmer for clarifying that (356/359 engines) in my post above. I did realize my error last evening and corrected it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 20 hours ago, bryankazmer said: 356 in the Full Classics, which are the Super and Custom Super . The 359 is a 1954 engine based on the 288 and 327 . The 282 is not at all inadequate, as you say. Yeah me too! I knew that. I had a 48 Packard with a 356. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Packard held over the nine-main-bearing 356 for the 1948-'50 Custom Eights, their top-of-the-line series. Although there are some parts interchangeable with the 1948-1954 288-327-359 c.i. straight eight group of engines, the 1940-'50 356 c.i. straight eight is a unique engine in and of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 9:08 PM, B Jake Moran said: I appreciate the 359 series were full classics and I love them but this one is aeful nice, and a 282 ought to provide good touring power and decent mpg. Definately. Ours liked 60 mph and would creep up in speed holding a steady throttle. Lots left in the tank, I am sure the Clipper would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 With reference to performance, the following will give context 1946-'47 Clipper Deluxe Eight, Touring Sedan: 3,670 lbs., 282 ci, 125 hp @ 3,600 rpm; 230 ft/lbs maximum torque at 2,000 rpm 1946-'47 Clipper Super Touring Sedan: 3,995 lbs, 356 ci, 165 hp @ 3,600 rpm; 292 ft/lbs maximum torque at 2,000 rpm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 9:22 AM, TerryB said: I still want it! Not that it matters much since I can’t drive, but I still want it! I should look for a model of it. TerryB, Brooklin models makes a 1/43 Packard Clipper. They are very nice models. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm surprised this hasn't sold yet. These are great, good-looking cars, and this one is in nice condition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 2 hours ago, suchan said: I'm surprised this hasn't sold yet. These are great, good-looking cars, and this one is in nice condition. I agree, great looking car. IMO maybe the comment regarding wiring work is scaring people off this car. I rewired my car front to back with product from YNZ in California, excellent wiring with instructions a novice could perform. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, kingrudy said: I agree, great looking car. IMO maybe the comment regarding wiring work is scaring people off this car. I rewired my car front to back with product from YNZ in California, excellent wiring with instructions a novice could perform. I rewired my 1948 Packard with a harness from Rhode Island Wiring. Instructions, diagrams and quality product made this a relatively simple project. I did however “make like a monkey” to get into some areas to make necessary connections. That was the biggest challenge! This advertised car would be a nice one to have! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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