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1953 Packard Clipper Super Panama 5.6

Lot: 392

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Offered for sale is a 5.6L 1953 Packard Clipper Super Panama automatic. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores 94 / 135.

Classic Car Auctions says:

Americana in all its post-war glory, a big green 2-door 'Coop'...

  • At the top of the Clipper Super line was the Panama, a handsome hardtop Coupe
  • Just 3,618 were built at a cost of $2,766. This smart example was imported in 2014
  • Resprayed a few years ago in its original colours of Galahad Green over Orchard Green
  • Powered by the smooth straight-eight, 5.6-litre "Thunderbolt" flat-head engine
  • 1950s styling and space abound in the Green Brocade interior
  • Further detailing and the resolution of a brake issue would return it to its best
  • Our vendor has replaced all the brake pipes and fitted a new servo  
  • Either way, it's a straight-eight, 5.6-litres of American brawn and will turn heads everywhere

You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 22nd and 26th June. Please contact Gary Dunne, 07740 946 796 to secure your appointment.  

The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols.will be given when making your appointment.

Registration for bidding can also be organised on viewing day so please bring along two forms of ID to allow us to sort this in advance of the sale live online on the 27th June.

 

Lot Details

Registration: 257 XVF RHD/LHD: Left Hand Drive
Year: 1953 Engine size: 5.6L
Make: Packard Odometer reading (miles): 100000
Model: Clipper Super Panama MOT expiry:
Warranted: No Chassis number: 5467-5030

Vendor Condition Report

Overall: 94 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork: Glass:
Paint: Chrome:
Trim:

Remarks

Some chips on front, particularly one big one on the bonnet.

Interior

Door-cards: Carpets:
Seating: Headlining:
Dashboard: Boot:

Remarks

Two small tears in the green brocade.

Engine

Components: Starting:
Appearance: Running:

Remarks

Excellent runner, incredibly smooth straight-eight "Thunderbolt" flat-head engine.

Transmission

Gears: Drive-shaft:
Clutch:

Remarks

Works well - small leak but mechanically very good.

Running Gear

Axles: Chassis:
Suspension: Bearings:
Brakes: Wheels/Tyres:

Remarks

NOTE - brakes need attention, 95% rebuilt with new parts but air in system has so far been difficult to fully bleed. This needs sorting before you drive it.

Electrics

Minor: Major:

Remarks

Everything appears to work.

Vehicle History

Remarks

Imported from the USA in 2014.

About the Condition Report

A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review its condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Every-day useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history