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Nice 400. And that '53 Clipper has an interesting color. Not bad...

It's hard to tell from a photograph, but there was a stock '53 color that appears very much the same hue. That would be Orchard Green (color scheme 'O'). In '54 there was another 'light green', known as Bellevue Green (color scheme 'N') that had a bit of blue in the formula. The internet photograph doesn't appear to have enough, if any, blue, so I'll go with Orchard Green. Both were paired with Galahad Green (color scheme 'K') for the two toned cars. Of course the color could have been locally mixed to please the owner, and is close, but is not an exact match to the Packard color.

I like the '55 400 too, Kevin. Unless I'm missing something, there is no price listed - realistically, what's it worth??? (ballpark) Chris.

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Well, I paid quadruple for my first project what it was worth, so I'd be improving!

Hope you're right, and there are some decent projects available in a few years. I've really grown fond of the 6th-9th series cars. I love the flowing lines of the non-pontoon fenders, and the shift away from drum headlights is also pretty pleasing.

I'll probably try to find a coupe - I think they look excellent, and you see them less than the rag tops. Something to think about!

A 1940 180 Super Eight.
bringatrailer.com/listing/1940-packard-super-eight/

Another 1940 160 super 8
hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/maiden-1940-packard-super-eight/7183351984.html

A 29 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Phaeton by Dietrich, advertisement appears to be by the selling agent. Nice, older restoration, still presentable. Only those deep of pocket need respond:
newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ctd/d/north-b ... ld-1929-packard-645/7181189264.html

A '49 Eight Deluxe, 22nd Series, a bit tatty around the edges, "with overdrive (overdrive currently not working", pricy:
maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/bridgton-1949-pakard-super-8/7182552997.html

Steve

Added 8-28-2020
A rough '53 Mayfair hardtop, optimistically priced:
portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/rainier-antique-cars/7183132878.html

A '55 Clipper Constellation, inspect it carefully for NE rust:
boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/d/lowell-n ... 955-packard-clipper/7185496192.html

A '51 200 sedan, list work done already:
portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/mosier-1951-packard-200/7183300732.html

A '39 Six sedan, nice condition:
yakima.craigslist.org/cto/d/zillah-1939-packard/7184068406.html

Added 8-30-2020
A '56 400 hardtop, good project start:
kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrollt ... ackard-door-hardtop/7184191617.html

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Hi Steve, Deep pockets yes, but my goodness what a gorgeous vehicle!! Chris

Interesting that the 384 only makes 106 hp, a decade later the 245 6 cylinder was making 105hp....

That IS interesting, John. Now that my 245 is 'fresh', I am quite taken by the power it has. In that I had one really bad cylinder that needed 60-thou overbore, I guess I am at a little over 'stock' HP. I don't know what an extra .60 X 6 would do to a 3 1/2" bore cylinder but I am guessing it would add a couple of percent?? Moves the car very well. Chris.