1956 Packard Clipper Super Series 5640

VERY CLEAN 1956 Packard Clipper Super Series 5640 Hardtop Coupe. bought from the original owners about 15 years ago. No rust!!! 17. 99 original miles. repainted due to fading about 10 years ago. mechanically sound. runs great. garage kept since new. checked over by PA state license mechanic. extremely solid car!!! No putty. no metal work. ALL Original chrome and body. under carriage very clean!!! 1956 was a unique year for Packard as it was the last year they were made in Detroit. and the Clipper was a stand alone model before getting produced by Studebaker starting in 1957. There were only 3. 99 1956 Clipper Super Series Coupes made. and this might be one of the cleanest all original (besides repaint) ones in existence. Specs:SPECS:Original Base Price $2. 77. 00 No. Produced 3. 99 Body Body Maker Packard No. Doors 2 Passengers Model Number 5647 Weight 4. 35lbs Dimension Wheelbase 122 inches Length 215. 3 inches Width 78 inches Height Front Tread 59. 7 inches Rear Tread 60 inches Engine Type V8 Valve-in-head Displacement 351. 86 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 1/2 inches Compression Ratio-Std 9. 5 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 240@4600 Rated Horsepower 51. 2 Torque 350@2800 Main Bearings 5 Valve Lifters Hydraulic Block Material Engine Numbers See Add'l Info Engine No. Location Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin Carburetor Type Dual downdraft Make Carter Transmission Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3 Gear Ratios 1st 2. 49 2nd 1. 59 3rd 1 to 1 4th Not applicable 5th Not applicable Reverse 3. 15 Clutch Type Single plate dry disc Clutch Size 11 inches Axle Type Semifloating Differential Hypoid Differential Ratio 3. 54 Suspension Front Independent torsion bar Rear Torsion bar Steering Gear Worm & three tooth roller Brakes Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum Front Size 11 inches Rear Size 11 inches Emergency Rear service brakes Size 11 inches Other Systems Specifications Exhaust System Ignition System Distributor and coil Battery 12 Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat Radiator Fin and tube Fuel Type Premium Mileage Wheels. Rims & Tires Wheel Type Wheel Mfr Wheel Size Tire Type Tire Size 7. 6 x 15 Spare Location Trunk Capacities Fuel 20 Gallons Oil 5 Quarts Transmission 3. 25 Pints Cooling System 26 Quarts Rear Differential 4. 25 Pints