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Hi

The rubber gasket was unusually thick and spongy, so the glass would seal against it. As they aged in service, leak problems appeared. I ran across two taxi-spec'd Clipper Sixes in junkyards years ago, both had a heavy application of roof tar around the window in an effort to seal it.

Although the Clipper taxi was intended for only that market, some dealers ordered them for private sales. The appeal of the durable vinyl interior, framed windows, tougher taxi-spec'd chassis, even the ventilating rear window wasn't lost on some customers. Set up with overdrive and properly maintained, bet one could drive one for decades.

Steve

Sorry folks, but I just can't help myself!

That 1948 "Super" 8 is too weird to be true. I have seen the specs for the '48 Super and I am willing to bet the pink slip of my Clipper that Packard did not offer an "inline V-8"! How do you get a straight line from a "V" configuration?

I could be wrong about this, but I believe that a car company named Chevrolet introduced the 454 cid engine in 1970 for its Corvettes. Looking it up online (not inline!) I see that the Super 8 came with a 327 cid straight 8 with one Carter 2-barrel carburetor. This seller mentions that the carbs (plural) need to be rebuilt.

I think there may be something squirrelly about this car ...

Located in Oz: 1948 Packard Straight 8 Touring Sedan RARE Factory RHD Aust Delivered

ebay.com.au/itm/1948-Packard-Straight-8- ... ry-RHD-Aust-Delivered-/322225171162

J.

G'day John,

There was another one recently on Gumtree, it just dropped off, for a lot less(AU$16,500). Usually I link them to our(PACA) Website like I have for the one above but missed doing the Gumtree one.

Look what the empire state has to offer today.

Here are some 36 120 parts (bumpers, wheels, hubcaps) but also a luggage rack which has the "packard eight" emblem and a trunk. I can't tell if it is a junior or senior luggage rack.

buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/5707631713.html

buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/5707615144.html


@Steve, are you cleaning your backyard?

rochester.craigslist.org/pts/5669457141.html

Also a nice "shovel nose" sedan:
buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/5708137118.html

And a very reasonable priced 41 180

buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/5676618493.html

Hi BDC

Yes, that '57 Clipper rear clip was shipped up from Texas 30 years ago for an aborted project. If anyone has use for it, bring your trailer and take it away.

A few ready-to-enjoy East Grand Boulevard's Best Contours:

Three '51's

A 300, looking good, bargain priced:
grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5699826010.html

Two Patricians, one pricy, choose your color and interior:
buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/5703435477.html
charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5723405949.html

A '53 Cavalier, by the photo, must like pea soup green:
detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5700116701.html

Steve

A 55 "bumble bee"

phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5729085915.html

The lambo-packard is back
sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/5710102894.html

I'm not really into postwar but this looks like a super 8 (to my untrained eye). Maybe someone can educate me.

losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/5731994706.html

And a 57 wagon
sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/5732542900.html

I think the black 22nd is an Eight. The Eight DeLuxe and Super Eight have stainless trim above the windows

Hi

In the market for a V8?

A '55 Clipper, early production:
philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/5720588563.html

1956's
An Executive sedan, solid project start:
westslope.craigslist.org/cto/5698640149.html

A Clipper Custom hardtop, great value:
detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/5723879799.html

A Patrician, solid copper color, ready to enjoy:
asheville.craigslist.org/cto/5711029367.html

A Clipper hardtop parts car, sad shape:
westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5688323696.html

Steve