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1955 Packard Clipper, three-quarter left side view

Packard Motor Car Company

Detroit Public Library

Packard automobile--History

Automobile industry and trade--History

Automobiles--United States--History

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8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1955 Packard three-quarter left side view, top folded, dual white sidewall tires. Photo caption on back from Packard News Bureau: Packard introduces new Clipper for 1955, this Clipper custom 4-door is one of Packard's new entries in the medium and upper-medium price field for 1955, in addition to all new styling and sleek appearance, Clipper custom models feature torsion level ride, a dramatic new suspension system which eliminates customary coil and leaf springs, but instead uses long torsion bars, interconnecting the front and rear wheels, the Clipper custom is powered by a new 245-horsepower V-8 engine, Packard models, in the luxury car field, have a new V-8 engine with 260-horsepower, both the new Packard and Clipper lines will have their public announcement in dealer showrooms the week of January 17th.