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I think you meant 1954-1955. The 1953s had the same or similar vertical glass type as the 200 and 250 that preceded the Clipper lineup.

Correct. Only 54-55 had the "sore-thumb" taillights. 55 added the backup light directly underneath. 54 the backup lights which were the same style as previous years and were simply an "add-on" that bolted on through the lower trunk filler panel.

Right. Didn't check.

I always liked the 1954 senior and the 1955 Clipper backup lights as they didn’t look like an afterthought! For course, the 1955 senior and all 1956s had them built-in too.

OMG! This discussion of differences between 1955 and 1956 Clippers and senior Packard cars is actually taking place. And the subject vehicle is a 1955 Clipper with a shocking pink interior. With the instrument panel growing a pink beard. With pink overpaint on the transmission gear indicator window. With the vehicle windows tinted limo black. With a 1956 Clipper serial number. For sale in a world-wide auction. With a rusted exterior proudly proclaimed to have "patina"– perhaps purposely created and then proudly credited to a shop. This done via a pop-riveted plate attached to the body a la coachbuilder style! This is actually happening in October of the year 2024.

I am tempted to quote the words of Edward G. Robinson's character in the movie, Soylent Green... as he weeps and says, "...how did we ever come to this?..."

But no. I wont say those words. By the way... Soylent Green was set in the year, 2022. Think about it...