Re: Wanted to Buy Front Grill 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe (Sell my 51 Grill)

Posted by Denny Z On 2009/7/31 18:47:09

It is indeed a '52 (with the crest), but where are the "teeth"? I'm in agreement that the '52 version was the most attractive grill (it got too cluttered in the later models) and it looked nice with the smooth hood (no lettering ala '51) as well as the '52 "bottle openers" on the rear fenders w/o the "too much chrome" spear ('53). I also am partial to the long, lower set '53 trunk handle, the sleek, stylized '53 cormorant hood ornament and the '54 "finned" and Frenched headlight benzels. I'm making the "improvements" to my '52 Mayfair as well as new paint as we speak......just because I can! My car is never judged and I wanted the best trim pieces of the era. She will longer be a 100% pure 1952 trim wise, but I'll be happy! Unless you plan on going to judged Packard shows, go with what you like. Other modifications I made were radial wide whites and seat belts....for safety.