This 1947 Packard Clipper club sedan is a running-and-driving project that was fitted with a Cadillac-sourced 500ci V8 linked to a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission under prior ownership, and it was purchased by the seller in 2022. The car has been repainted in green with white accents, and the unfinished interior has bench seats. The underpinnings of the front end originated on a 1980s Chevrolet Blazer, including disc brakes and power steering, while the rear end is a stock Packard setup with a live axle and drum brakes. An Edelbrock carburetor was installed in 2022, the fuel tank was coated, and the tires were replaced; the car has 20″ front wheels and 15″ rear wheels. Taillights from a 1970s Cadillac have been frenched, the door handles are shaved, and LED headlights are fitted. Other equipment includes fender skirts, an electric trunk release, a replacement circuit board, aftermarket auxiliary gauges, and aftermarket ignition. The seller states that the car runs and drives but the interior is incomplete and further electrical work is required. This custom Packard project is now offered at no reserve with removed and spare parts as well as a California title in the seller’s name.
The car was repainted in Boxwood Green in 2024, according to the seller. White stripes run along both sides of the vehicle and trail the headlights and the front wheel openings. The front grilles and the front bumper are painted in a shade of metallic bronze. The rear end features frenched and horizontally mounted taillights from a 1970s Cadillac, and the rear bumper has been removed. The door handles are shaved, fender skirts cover the rear wheel openings, and LED headlights with integrated turn signals and running lights are fitted. Other equipment includes headlight visors, door-mounted side mirrors, and a two-piece windshield. The windshield and the rear glass have been replaced. The badges, trim, and windshield wipers have not been reinstalled. A blemish is noted above the passenger-side taillight, and the seller notes runs in the clearcoat.
Ten-spoke 20″ wheels from TSW Alloy Wheels are positioned at the front of the car and are mounted with 245/35 Linglong Crosswind tires, while steel 15″ wheels found at the rear of the car are wrapped in 215/70 Solar 4XS+ rubber. A pair of 15″ front wheels is included in the sale to help enable loading the vehicle onto a trailer. The seller tells us that the front suspension was adapted from that of a 1980s Chevrolet Blazer and includes power-assisted disc brakes and power steering. The rear suspension remains a factory-style Packard setup with a live axle and drum brakes.
The split front bench seat and solid rear bench are upholstered in torn blue cloth. The door panels, headliner, carpeting, and other trim have been removed from the interior. The vehicle has been prepared for power windows; the door glass and the passenger-side rear-quarter glass have not been installed but will accompany the vehicle. The circuit board has been replaced, but many circuits—including those for the electric door poppers—are not connected. The car has an electric trunk release.
An aftermarket wood-rimmed steering wheel sits ahead of a 110-mph speedometer as well as readouts for battery status, fuel level, water temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 500 miles, and approximately 1k miles have been added under current ownership; true mileage is unknown. A trio of aftermarket auxiliary gauges is stationed beneath the dashboard, and the seller states that those monitoring oil pressure and coolant temperature are operational.
The Cadillac 500ci V8 is said to have been sourced from a 1973 Coupe DeVille and was installed under previous ownership. Work performed in 2022 involved the following:
- Install Edelbrock 1406 four-barrel carburetor
- Replace throttle linkage and cable
- Replace fuel hoses and filter
- Clean and coat fuel tank before reinstalling
- Adjust timing
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission.
A variety of spare and removed parts will convey with the vehicle.
The car is titled under the number found on the California-issued tag shown above, which is not affixed to the vehicle itself. The number on the tag—G611809—aligns with Packard’s approach for applying engine numbers to its 1948 Custom Eight models.