Updated: 11-Jul-2023

Model years: 1987-1993

Locales: UK

Model Information

87 Clipper

The Clipper replaced the GL trim level (base model) in the UK beginning in Spring 1987.

Because the 1988-1993 Clippers far outnumber the 1987s, it is presumed that the factory 1988+ body kit, in time, adopted the "Clipper kit" name.


Total sold: 6,196


Model Rarity: very common

Original MSRP

1991: ≈£14,000

M-code

n/a

Literature

Brochure

Equipment

Standard

Mechanical

  • 1987-1993:
    • EX engine with carburetor
    • 4T 5-speed manual transmission

  • 1992-1993:
    • 2H engine with Digifant fuel injection
    • AUG 5-speed transmission
    • Power steering (1992+)

Exterior

  • Black mirror housings
  • Vinyl convertible top
    • Electric 1991+
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Side repeaters
  • Clipper decal on each rear side, in front of the tail lights
  • Steel wheels:
    • 13" (1987-1991)
    • 14" (1992-1993)

Interior & Electrical

  • See below for interior styles
  • Front sports seats with height adjust
  • Power windows (1991+)
  • Stereo-cassette radio with cassette holder and 6 speakers (1992+)

Optional

Mechanical

  • 3-speed automatic transmission
    • TJA, TJD (EX engine)
    • TNA (2H engine)

Convenience & Exterior

  • Power steering
  • Cruise control
  • 14" alloy wheels (1992+)
  • Metallic paint

Interior & Electrical

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated front seats (Canada)

Factory Color Combinations ~ 1987

Alpine White, L90E

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Black
Interior GA
Interior Code: GA, KA

Black, L041

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Black
Interior GA
Interior Code: GA, KA

Bronze Gray Metallic, LA8Y

Clipper rear
Top color: Beige
Clipper front
Top boot color: Beige
Interior GC
Interior Code: GC, KC

Flash Silver Metallic, LP7Y

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Black (not shown)
Interior GA
Interior Code: GA

Helios Blue Metallic, LA5Y

Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Gray
Interior GA
Interior Code: GA

Tornado Red, LY3D

Clipper rear
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Black
Interior GA
Interior Code: GA

Factory Color Combinations ~ 1988-1991

Alpine White, L90E

Clipper rear
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Black
Interior JF
Interior Code: JF

Black, L041

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Black
Interior JF
Interior Code: JF

Bronze Gray Metallic, LA8Y

Clipper front
Top color: Beige
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Beige (not shown)
Interior JH
Interior Code: JH

Capri Green Metallic, LA6U (1991)

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Black (not shown)
Interior JF
Interior Code: JF

Helios Blue Metallic, LA5Y (to 1990)

Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Clipper front
Top boot color: Gray
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Inka Blue Metallic, LK5T (1991)

Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Gray
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Paprika Red, LK3A

Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Gray
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Sapphire Metallic, LY5V

Clipper rear
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Gray (not shown)
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Factory Color Combinations ~ 1992-1993

under construction

Alpine White, L90E

Clipper rear
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Black
Interior JN
Interior Code: JN

Inka Blue Metallic, LK5T

Clipper rear
Top boot color: Gray
Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Paprika Red, LK3A

Clipper front
Top color: Gray
Clipper rear
Top boot color: Gray
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Green Pearl, LC6V

Clipper front
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Beige (not shown)
Interior JF
Interior Code: JQ

Sapphire Metallic, LY5V

Clipper rear
Top color: Black
Clipper front
Top boot color: Gray (not shown)
Interior JG
Interior Code: JG

Design Details

Clipper decal
Decal