The 1946 Packard Clipper marked Packard’s first full year of production after World War II, designated the 21st series. As a post-war model, the Clipper underwent a redesign with a more rounded and streamlined body styling. The front grille showcased vertical chrome bars, and the rear fenders integrated sleek taillights.
The Clipper targeted a wider range of customers with a more affordable price point, expanding Packard’s reach. The Clipper 6 was powered by a 245 cubic inch (4.0-liter) L-head straight-six engine paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The Clipper 8 boasted a 327 cubic inch (5.4-liter) L-head V8 engine, also paired with a three-speed manual transmission.
The offered body styles were the two-door club sedan and four-door touring sedan. Trim levels available for the Clipper 8 were the Standard, Deluxe, Super Clipper 8, and Custom Super Clipper 8. The Supers sat on a larger wheelbase.
A Packard Clipper 8 was featured in the well-known 1972 “The Godfather”, 1974 “Chinatown”, and 1997 “L.A. Confidential” movies.
A five-year sales history can be seen at Classic.com. Valuation tables can be seen at Caaarguide.com. For production numbers and values, see Conceptcarz.com. Current values can also be seen at Collectorcarmarket.com. In-depth specifications and performance can be seen at Automobile-catalog.com and Classiccardatabase.com. Enthusiasts can access forums for all things Packard at Packardinfo.com.
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