Packard was a luxury car built in America from 1899-1958. The Clipper was available on and off from 1941-57. This generation, the 1953-56 models were available in Special and Deluxe trim models, as 2 and 4 door sedans. For 1955, Packard became a marque in the newly formed Studebaker-Packard Corporation, the Clipper got a refreshed look. For 1956, available was; The Clipper Custom 4 door Sedan, Clipper Deluxe 4 door Sedan, the Clipper Custom Constellation 2 door Hardtop and the Clipper Super 2 door Hardtop and 4 door Sedan. Upmarket models were the Patrician 4 door Sedan, Executive 2 door Hardtop and 4 door Sedan, Caribbean 2 door Hardtop and Convertible and this car, the Packard 400 2 door Hardtop. The 1955/56 Packard 400 featured two tone paint, 'The Four Hundred' in gold anodized script adorned the band between the front wheel well and door edge.