Another Clipper for the list

Posted by Tom Still On 2013/12/1 22:11:26

A friend of mine, who owns a small garage, had a 51 (2?) 4 door show up a while ago. I happened to be driving by while it was still on the trailer being estimated. The ca. registration claims it is a 52 but it has the wings up Cormorant. After 62 years, who knows? I was somewhat surprised to see vary Packard looking 16 inch wheels warring F 70 16 wide whitewall tires. The paint and interior are properly aged and faded enough to be original. The gas tank and radiator are missing. I have no clue as to its history. The relevant numbers are;
Theft proof; B 6506 I
VIN on the door jam ; 2562 27854
My 52 bodied, 53 Henny Jr has the standard 15" wheels that look very much like the 16's on this one. Does anyone know if any of the commercial chassis Packards used 16's in the 50's? I'm going to ask the Professional car group also. Their plan is to collect the missing pieces and try to start it sometime this week. I'm planning to be around to watch.

I shall return and report this momentous event, Tom