MODEL CARS / SCALE 1:87 / OXFORD | PACKARD CLIPPER TOURING SEDAN 1942 | 1:87

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Packard Clipper Touring Sedan 1942

FABRIKANT	SCHAAL
OXFORD	1:87

Kleur	Packard Bleu
Periode	1942
Type / merk model	Opackard Clipper Touring Sedan
Afmeting LxBxH	6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm
Materiaal	Die-cast metaal model met en/of kunststof onderdelen
Gelimiteerde uitgave	Nvt
Genummerd	Nvt
Land	USA
Bijzonderheden	In showcase

Oxford’s Packard Clipper is a replica of a car built by the Packard Motor Company (and later by Studebaker-Packard), spanning the years between 1941-1942; 1946-1947; and latterly 1953-1957.
Oxford has concentrated on the early model which was introduced in April 1941 as a mid-model year entry. It was only available as a four-door saloon (sedan). The timing was unfortunate in view of the increasing hostilities of World War II but the 1930s had not been good for industry in general and particularly not for Packard in the years of the Depression. A quick fix was needed and the company’s hopes were pinned on the new Packard Clipper, which represented a break from traditional styling and incorporated some innovative construction techniques. However, the War arrived and made it impossible to realise the investments made. After 16,600 models were made and a few thousand in 1942, the Detroit manufacturing base had to turn to manufacturing munitions instead of cars. By the end of the War, despite the sleek appeal of the Clipper, the moment had been lost and the company moved on.