Re: 1946 Clipper Resto Mod at BJ Auctions

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/1/16 21:08:50

From Barrett-Jackson's website.https://barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1946-PACKARD-CLIPPER-240311

Sold for 20K + 10% fee

Lot #135.1 - This unique 1946 Packard Clipper four-door sedan has been converted to four-wheel drive. This is a true Resto-Mod. It was designed for all conditions for snow, dirt roads and interstate speeds. Its powertrain comprises a 4.3-liter V6 GM engine with throttle body fuel injection controlled by a GM engine control module, BorgWarner 4-speed manual transmission, Dana 20 transfer case and 3.07:1 Dana-Spicer differentials. Power brakes and steering, electronic cruise control, Vintage Air and an AM/FM/CD sound system have been added. WARN locking hubs are covered by Packard hex bosses for an authentic appearance. A block heater and rear window defroster equip it for extra-cold weather. Its exterior is silver metallic over dark blue urethane. It has a deluxe interior in Midnight Blue. A very extensive operator's manual and technical data are provided.

My wife and I saw this car Wednesday afternoon . . . nice looking car, but since the previous or new owners were not there I restricted the inspection to exterior and whatever I could see through the closed windows. I tend not to pay too much attention to old cars that were not left in original, or near original configuration.

We did look at the '55 Caribbean Convertiblehttps://barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Docket/Scottsdale-2020/Collector-Cars/eaa62748-134b-4e79-af85-a1a5540828d6/01-11-2020/01-19-2020#237106

While we were looking at this one a roaming automotive expert came by and announced the car was a '55 Packard, and that this was the last year for the six volt systems in the Packard product line ???? At that point we went to one of the many concession stands and had lunch, which by the way was not a trivial financial proposition.

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