Doors are solid...rockers need some work (mostly inner panels)...And the trunk floor needs replaced, too.

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Not much to say about this one. I pulled it from a barn in northern Illinois about five years ago with high hopes of a restoration but the combined realities of no money, time or sufficient skills have conspired to kill that dream.

The car is most likely a parts car however, enough remains that a restoration could be attempted. You'd lose your shirt financially but the critical pieces are present: 356 (engine number matches with chassis build date) with Electromatic clutch and overdrive are all present. Interior is quite rough but everything Packard put there remains and can be used for patterns. The next owner will need to source the Custom wheel covers, a mast for the roof antenna, and rocker moldings. Everything else seems present and accounted for.

The car has been off the road since 1983. It rolls on four good tires (they hold air...) but the engine is seized. I tried soaking it over the winter but to no avail. Plan on a full rebuild.

The body is rough and the right rear fender took a serious hit from part of the barn that was falling down around it. The good news is that it didn't appear to affect the roof/door interface as the doors operate smoothly and maintain a uniform spacing with the roof and rear fender. You might be able to work the damage out however I was planning on replacing the quarter panel.

The pictures tell most of the story. I'd like to move it to a caretaker in the Packard community so I'm starting here first. Send me a PM and we can go from there.

I'd like to get $1500 but will consider reasonable offers. At present I am NOT considering parting it out.

I hold a clear Ohio title in my name that will easily transfer to yours. Loading is no problem as she rolls smoothly and is currently sitting on my driveway on a main road in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. I don't know anything about shipping cars but would be happy to learn if needed.

If you're keeping score, here are the critical numbers:
V/N: 2122 7841 issued 7 August 1947 for Vernon Motors in Chillicothe, MO.
Body Tag: 2122 7380
Engine #: F517757
Thief Proof: 737867
Build Sheet: 5511 2122 D 7841 EMC OD UHD RR 203
Originally Atlantic Blue with a Blue interior.

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But the question remains: who would pay $35K for a '55 Clipper sedan. Better yet how many mid-50's low-trim sedans of any marque would command $35K? The market for these isn't growing and I've been seeing more sought-after cars languishing at prices less than this.

I don't doubt he's spent a lot of money on the restoration, but I suspect the seller is about to get a lesson on why low-trim sedans are generally poor candidates for this level of work. Maybe I'm wrong, but I can't see this selling for more than $10K? And, if the work isn't top notch, I doubt it'd move for even half of that.

1956 Packard Super Clipper Touring Sedan - $35,000 (River Vale, NJ)

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You left coast guys are too funny. My rust-belt eyes only see a really dry hardtop that's been faded by the sun.
Where exactly is it rusted?

Around here, if its drivetrain is intact, that's on CL for at least $3500.

Good luck with her!

While visiting the 2018 Cleveland Auto-Rama (or whatever they now call it...) I came across a booth occupied by long-time engine builder Seme & Son. Interestingly, instead of showing a bunch of "tricked-out" Small block Chevies and 429 Fords, they had a Packard 359 on display. Identified as a supercharged 359, it's obviously not complete but to find engine builder advertising any Packard project in 2018 is noteworthy.

I've attached a few pictures to this thread for those who may want to see the motor or the custom stand on which it sits. Sorry the picture quality isn't the best.

As a disclaimer, all I know about this company is that they've been in Cleveland as long as I can remember. I've not done business with them personally so I cannot comment on quality of work. I only present the following contact information as a potential option for those seeking engine work in NE Ohio and who want to talk to a company that will at least know what a Packard motor looks like.

From their business card:
Seme and Son:Hot Rod and Resto Shop
1320 E. 260th St., Euclid, Ohio 44132
(800)282-0991/(216)261-0066

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1955 Patrician- $9500 (Cream Ridge, NJ)

I appreciate the seller's sense of humor...

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1955 Clipper Super Panama - $4800 (Youngstown, OH)

We've seen this before but the seller added a few pictures. Unfortunately, the new photos are just as bad as his others and he raised the price from $4500 in September to $4800 today. And he wonders why the phone isn't ringing...

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