This 1942 Packard Clipper is on loan courtesy of America's Packard Museum located in downtown Dayton Ohio. See this on display in the WWII Gallery next to the P51D and the Packardbuilt RollsRoyce Merlin engine. Here's an interview with curator Stu Morris. #cars #automotive #history #packard

Many Packards, such as this one in military olive drab, were used as staff cars in World War II, including by Generals Eisenhower and MacArthur during and after the war. MacArthur even ordered a 1942 Packard 120 eight Clipper custom at his own expense; however, Packard returned his check with a letter of gratitude for his confidence in their products and promised to deliver a car to him in Australia with their compliments. Army Packards often were modified with racks for Thompson submachine guns, sirens, blackout lights and other military equipment, including air conditioning for Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. MacArthur.