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Hi Svensk

A quick visual identification of the '46-'47 Custom Super Clippers isn't easy. Management, for reasons only known to them, chose to give their top-of-the-line model no distinct features that the casual observer could readily pick out. The 'whiskers' show up on practically all, even the Sixes where they weren't originally equipped. Dealers like to sell those extra cost doll-up items then for more profit.

The seven inch difference between the front clip of the Senior Clippers versus the Junior Sixes and Eights is easy to identify once you school yourself in the proportional differences. Of the Senior Clippers, both Super and Custom Super share all the same sheet metal on 127" wb.

To the specific details: The Super has "Super Clipper" model nameplates on the cowl and front door and hubcaps without the cloisonn? center. The Custom Super has no model nameplate at all on the cowl and front door and should have the hubcaps with cloisonn? centers.

Given how easy it is to add or subtract those identifiers, checking series and model numbers is the best way. In this case, the seller has included the 2122 data plate and model information. Photos show the interior is that unique to the Custom Super. It's also better to have the engine number to check against the documented engine series numbers.

A long answer to the short question...

A few more picking in California:

A '49 Super Eight 23rd Series sedan, good restoration start:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5293337147.html

A '50 Eight sedan, drive now, restore later:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5269241711.html

A '51 200 sedan, 36K miles, looks great but pricey:
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5307840914.html

A '51 Patrician, solid, that popular green then:
http://ventura.craigslist.org/cto/5331810878.html

A '53 Cavalier project in primer:
http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/5333258300.html

Steve

Re: 47 Custom Super Clipper
Thank you for clarifying an unclear area. I was aware of the front to back ribs in the headliner, but there were no pix ok that in the interior.

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A couple of things visible in the interior photos unique to Customs is the chrome windshield finish rim and the chrome steering column shroud.

Someone will correct if wrong but I believe but won't swear to it the courtesy lights on back of front seat were another seniors only item but that would include the Super as well so not a unique Custom identifier.

1930 packard pick up
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5340885667.html

41 120 coupe
https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5337050553.html

A nice 1930 coupe, but the restorer took a few liberties to change some details I think.
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/14160174

Well and here's the 1930 Al capone packard again. (Why would a dealer even add that on the factory plate? I think it's as fake as an unicorn! )
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/12350162


A rodded 48 convertible
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/7529519

A 1940 Darrin. I don't know enough about the Darrins to tell if it's a fake but the factory plate is a reproduction, and the front seats don't look period correct, they also look uncomfortably low:
https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/6437989

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Based on the oil filler breather tube, and the radiator coolant neck, it appears to have a 356 engine, that would be the best way.

That '48 convertible rod, the wheels just don't work with the car, neither do the seats..... John

In addition to having the 356, the 1947 has the Super Custom upholstery -- refer to the 1946 Data Book, which is available in the Literature and Manuals section.

It also has the Electromatic Clutch, I don't know if it was available on all eights, but definitely on the 356.

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And the engine, and the dash, and the color, and...

1935 super eight limo. Needs interior.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5342280114.html

This is a 35 eight coupe, but it's in rough shape and all taken apart :

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5326413226.html