Leif in Calif Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Looks very nice, I'll let the Packard crew comment on the price. https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/d/eagle-1947-packard-clipper/7601350823.html 1947 2-door Custom Super 8 Sedan; Rebuilt engine; Paint and Chrome. Comes with 1951 non-running sedan and many other spare parts. There are only a handful of these beautiful 2 door sedans in existence. This car features Front Cloisonne hubcaps, Front and rear auxiliary bumper guards. Dual spot lights. Amber fog lights. $55,000. Will consider offers. (208) 890-0696 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I'm just positive that I've seen the red pedal pad on the clutch in the past. What do you guys recall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm just positive that I've seen the red pedal pad on the clutch in the past. What do you guys recall? Red pedal looks like on the brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 red clutch pedal denotes Electromatic (Vacuum) clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 And as John says , it doesn't belong on the brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm just positive that I've seen the red pedal pad on the clutch in the past. What do you guys recall? 2 hours ago, bryankazmer said: red clutch pedal denotes Electromatic (Vacuum) clutch Bryan is right: The red pedal is for an "Electromatic" clutch. A black clutch pedal indicates the regular clutch. I once looked at a 1947 Packard for sale, and consulted with an expert, a well reputed Packard mechanic. He said the Electromatic clutch is a bit troublesome, and a car without it would be preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 I did not have the electromatic clutch in my 1948 Packard but a friend has that in his 1947 Super Clipper. Works perfectly. Both his and this one are beautiful cars……I love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 This body style commands a premium but that is quite a premium. I actually prefer the balance of the 4 door Clippers, so maybe I am biased on price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) “I once looked at a 1947 Packard for sale, and consulted with an expert, a well reputed Packard mechanic. He said theElectromatic clutch is a bit troublesome, and a car without it would be preferred.” You can easily disconnect it and not use it and just drive it like a normal car. Edited March 21, 2023 by K8096 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamInNH Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 As a comparison, and it’s rare to see two of these come up for sale at the same time, a dealer has what appears to be a primo restored one for $99K, https://classicpromenade.com/for-sale/1947-packard-custom-super-clipper-club-sedan-1/ that was just listed last week. I dunno, maybe a few years back it’d bring near that money, but I think it’ll be there at that price for a while. Another has been on Hemmings, advertised for quite some time, as I recall for $80K+. Eons ago, I had a ‘47 Custom Super five passenger sedan. Was a terrific car. Did a 5K mile tour from Calif thru the Canadian Rockies and back, with nary an issue other than water infiltration into the trunk during a crazy rain storm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 21 hours ago, 41 Su8 said: Red pedal looks like on the brake. Yes, but that's my point. I don't think that it belongs on the brake. I think that it belongs on the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 22 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: I'm just positive that I've seen the red pedal pad on the clutch in the past. What do you guys recall? Yes I think it’s a re-post which is okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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