Title1956 Packard Clipper, woman behind wheel, woman standing at front of car
CreatorPackard Motor Car Company
InstitutionDetroit Public Library
SubjectPackard automobile--History
SubjectAutomobile industry and trade--History
SubjectAutomobiles--United States--History
Item NumberEB01e665
Type
image
Formatjpeg
Description8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1956 Packard Clipper, nine-tenths left side view, woman behind wheel, woman standing at front of car. Inscribed on photo back: Clipper super series panama hardtop for 1956, a high torque V-8 engine , developing 240-horsepower, makes this 1956 Clipper hardtop model one of the most alert and agile performers on the road, when teamed with ultramatic transmission, this powerful V-8 engine endows in the all new Clipper series of cars for 1956 maximum get away performance form standing starts and safe passing ability in all speed ranges, the 1956 Clipper is capable of acceleration from zero to 60-mph in 10.5 seconds, Clipper models also make available a revolutionary, new electric push button automatic transmission system.