Packard, once a prominent American automotive manufacturer, has largely receded into obscurity. From 1899 to 1954, Packard operated as an independent automaker, but financial struggles eventually led to a merger with Studebaker in 1954. By 1962, the Packard nameplate had vanished from the American automotive landscape. However, examples like this 1957 Packard Clipper serve as reminders of Packard's legacy. Meticulously restored with the odometer reading just below 26,000 miles, this sedan showcases the elegance and charm of the era soaring 50's era.
The 1957 Packard Clipper underwent a thorough repaint in 2017, preserving its original copper and white two-tone color scheme. The result is a four-door sedan with a captivating appearance, featuring pristine chrome details and distinctive badging. Chrome hubcaps, copper accents, and whitewall tires adorn the wheels, while even the valve dust caps have been color-coordinated, demonstrating the meticulous restoration work. The car boasts new signals and lights, chrome drip moldings, a dual exhaust system, and front bumper guards. Inside the cabin, the gray and cream interior accommodates up to five adults across two bench seats equipped with lap belts for safety. While the interior retains much of its original charm, an aftermarket head unit with Bluetooth capabilities has been discreetly integrated into the illuminated glovebox for modern music convenience. The car exudes old-school appeal with its art deco-styled dash, slender-rimmed two-spoke Deluxe Safety Cones steering wheel, and column-mounted chrome gear shifter. The electronic clock ensures accurate timekeeping.
Powering the 1957 Packard Clipper is a 289ci Studebaker V8 engine with a Stromberg 2-barrel carburetor and a factory McCulloch supercharger, which is rare for the time. This engine, boasting approximately 275 horsepower, delivers its output to the rear wheels through a 3-Speed Flight-O-Matic automatic transmission. Recent improvements include new brakes and a new battery, enhancing the car's reliability and performance.
Packard, once a prominent American automotive manufacturer, has largely receded into obscurity. From 1899 to 1954, Packard operated as an independent automaker, but financial struggles eventually led to a merger with Studebaker in 1954. By 1962, the Packard nameplate had vanished from the American automotive landscape. However, examples like this 1957 Packard Clipper serve as reminders of Packard's legacy. Meticulously restored with the odometer reading just below 26,000 miles, this sedan showcases the elegance and charm of the era soaring 50's era.
By its third generation, the Chevrolet Corvette was already a well-known icon within the landscape of American motoring. The C3, introduced in 1968, retained its sleek and muscular appearance, adding a few more curves to the design, with a bit of European flair injected into its philosophy. It was still distantly Corvette. The C3 was also the first model to introduce a Targa top to its coupe models, a feature that would remain a popular element that reappeared over the ensuing generations. The C3 was also the first Corvette to serve as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500—the first in a long tradition of Corvette pace cars that would appear for the iconic race. Our featured car is a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette with the 350ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission, and features a few choice performance upgrades.
When the 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe was first introduced, their commercials referred to it as a completely new look that time can not wash away. Sure enough, even after a number of decades, the Chevrolet Impala remains a car that is accepted to be beautiful from every angle. Another interesting fact about the 1965 model year is that they improved the Jet Smooth Ride with a new chassis and suspension design and made it standard equipment in every model. To this day, its ability to make you feel like you are hovering above potholes is said to surpass the comfort of contemporary city cars. This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe, with a recently installed engine, bears only 1,000 miles on the clock.
There are few cars that can embed themselves into popular culture the way the achingly beautiful third-generation Chevrolet Impala has. The model featured many design flourishes that epitomized the ’50s and ‘60s, including the car’s long and flowing lines, low roof, lashing of chrome, wrap-around windshield, and distinctive c-pillar design. The car we offer for sale here takes the traditional Impala recipe and adds so much more. Under the hood, you’ll find a modern GM LS V8 engine, which just so happens to have a supercharger strapped to it for good measure. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS restomod has undergone an extensive restoration and features a host of new parts and upgraded tech. It could be yours, with just 2,500 miles recorded since the restoration was completed.
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