Clipper emerges as a distinctive second line for Packard in 1955. Custom is the top of the three-tiered line-up, with the most obvious step-up from Super being interior trim. The 55th Junior Series models are a major facelift of the 1951-54 shell, but trunk lid, rear bumper, and taillights are carried-over from previous Series. New back-up lights are now standard on this model and integrated with the taillights. Helmswheel ornaments adorn throughout. Early front door side trim utilized a short straight spear at leading edge, limiting two-tone paint to the tops of doors, rear fenders, trunk, and roof areas; production later changed to a curved door molding, creating a natural cove for additional two-tone area - like Constellation. Rear fender skirts are optional, but rocker panel moldings are standard. All-new V8 engine is standard, with upgrade to Twin Ultramatic automatic or overdrive manual transmission available at extra-cost. All-new Torsion-Level suspension is optional, but was likely factory-installed on all examples of this model.