1947 Super Clipper 2103

Posted by Highlander160 On 2017/2/1 11:19:39

A straight, solid and well preserved Super Clipper. Not a rust hole to be found anywhere. Original paint and some that's been re-sprayed years ago, bumpers and headlight doors rechromed but the rest is in superb and perhaps unbelievable condition. Engine runs whisper quiet, never gets hot, oil pressure stays right at 40 PSI, about 20+ at hot idle. New items include the following;
5 new Silvertown wide whitewall radials and new tubes

New brakes to include all soft lines, shoes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder

New battery (6V), regulator, and complete generator overhaul with NOS armature, new brushes, new oilite bushing and new sealed bearing, regulator adjusted to factory spec for no over charging.

new fuel pump and electric fuel pump, carb rebuilt 600 mies ago with ethanol safe components.

New interior. Before I just stop there, this was done in the correct patterns and proper wool material, stainless trim were polished and look superb, diecast interior hardware in extremely above average condition, new carpets and proper weight headliner, floor sealed and insulated for temp and road noise. Woodgrain is original and shows it's age in places, the dash panel diecast is incredible. It could be cleaned and replace the silver painted area and installed in the finest show car. Yes, it's that nice.

Overall the car presents straight, clean, proud and stately. As to "...what else would it need...", while it's safe and fine as is for the most part I'd put a new harness in it. Some would simply fix, and that can be done too. There's nothing to fear, everything works, it's simply the only thing that the car could use to ensure tens of thousands of worry-free touring. The car was previously in the Harrah's collection and has a certificate to that effect included, as well as 2 advertising art pieces and a reprint parts book. Clear MI title and no paper issues. By the way, yes it has overdrive and it works just exactly as it should with the dash light and kick down also functioning like new. The radio lights up and draws amps but it doesn't play. The 2103 is also recognized as a CCCA classic which may or may not mean something further, just a fact. Anything better would likely be double my asking price of $24,500.00. I'm constantly poking and improving while keeping and eye to it's authenticity and function. The more I do the more firm my price becomes. I'd listen to a partial trade (about 1/2 the asking) for an early pickup truck. 30s-40s Ford, 57-60 Ford, 46- Chevy or 55-9 Chevy. An original runner/driver, even slightly hot rod would be ok. Mrs Highlander wants a truck so...

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