1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Fully Restored Excellent Driving Condition

The Packard Caribbean is a full-sized luxury car that was made by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, during model years 1953 through 1956. Some of the Caribbean's styling was derived from the Pan American Packard show car of the previous year. Available only as a convertible from 1953 until 1955 with a hardtop model added in its final year of 1956.
The domestic "Big Three" automakers were developing "quasi-custom" models. Marketers at the time described them as a "sports car, which usually meant anything with a convertible top, lots of performance, a few unique styling touches, and top-of-the-line price tag. The image of Packard automobiles during the early 1950s was "perceived as stodgy and old-fashioned." Packard needed a "halo car to cast a modern glow on the marque." The company prepared a concept car, the Packard Pan-American, earning positive reception at auto shows during 1952. The Caribbean was introduced for the 1953 model year as "Packard's sportiest car ... based on the standard Cavalier convertible, with custom touches transforming it into a line-topping stunner.

1955 saw the Caribbean line, now with an all-new Packard developed Over-Head Valve V8 engine, fully adopt the Senior Packard line styling. The car was available in two or three-tone paint patterns. Designer Dick Teague succeeded in restyling the old Packard Senior body into a modern-looking design. The single hood scoop was split into two units, and the car also received Packard's Torsion-Level Torsion bar suspension at all four wheels. The listed retail price was $5,932. Production for 1955 Caribbean increased to 500 units.

This very nicely restored example is really a great running and driving car that needs nothing to be pressed into immediate service. Finished in the very desirable Triple Blue livery that is just a stunning car from every perspective. Everything but the clock works in this car, it's very well sorted, starts right up, runs smooth, shifts perfectly and rides like a dream! The Dahs and All Chrome trim is in excellent condition, the paint is near perfect with only the most minor of flaws noticible only upon close Inspection, the interior upholstery is without fault, and the top and trunk lining are very nice as well. The car is accompanied by a Manual, Brochuire, 2 sets of keys, a new set of hubcaps, Correct Jack, and Spare with cover.

In short if you are looking for a great 55 Caribbean you will be hard pressed to find a nicer example.