Re: Identification of Clipper

Posted by Packard Don On 2023/6/23 21:47:24

The 1954 Clipper back end looked the same and had round backup lights farther down and, as Howard mentioned, sometimes dealers added that type to the 1955s that didn't already come with them. The ones on your car are the factory 1955 type rather than being dealer add-on.

As for the year, simply look at the VIN tag on the driver's door jamb which will begin with 55 for 55th Series or 1955 model year! If 1956, it would have begun with 56. Howard, of course, is absolutely correct but engines get changed so not always a clear indicator of year by now.

As a Super and being a 2-door hardtop, yours is a 1955 Packard Clipper Panama.