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1956 PACKARD CLIPPER CUSTOM 4-DOOR SEDAN

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 16, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$9,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Packard Clipper
Generation
Clipper (1941 to 1957)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
56621356
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 41% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $23,000
Median$15,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Packard Clipper (1941 to 1957) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $23,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Packard Clipper Super “Packup” Pickup ConversionBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2025$12,000
1957 Packard Clipper Country SedanBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026Broad ArrowOct. 2, 2026$37,500
1953 Packard Clipper Touring SedanBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2024$12,000
1947 Packard Super Clipper Eight 7-Passenger Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, March 23, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 23, 2026$4,000
1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper Eight 7-Passenger SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2025$27,000
1947 Packard Clipper Deluxe SedanMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$15,000
1947 Packard Clipper Six Club SedanBring a Trailer, Feb. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 27, 2025$13,500
1946 Packard Custom Super Clipper Club SedanRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$22,500