Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 17th - 19th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. Los Angeles Broadcasting Pioneer
Art Aston was a man known for many things. A dedicated businessman,
loving father and grandfather and first rate soldier, Art was also
known for his incredible devotion to the automobile. Russo and
Steele is proud to present in Monterey, California the last
remaining automobiles in Art Astors legendary collection. The
Devotion Collection features the cars truly closest to Arts heart.
These fourteen remaining offerings are vehicles that Art felt so
passionately about that he kept them the closest to him, through
the end of his life and include prime examples of Pre and Post War
American Classics, American Luxury Cars and European Sports Cars.
The striking 1953 Packard Caribbean Custom Convertible was based on
the Pan American show car and did not appear until mid-year. it was
priced at an impressive $5210. Only 750 left dealer showrooms. It
was powered by an 327 cubic inch I-8 motor that produced 180
horsepower. This example has been restored to a high standard and
presents well. The yellow paint is impressive and is in excellent
condition with just minor swirls noted. The red leather interior is
in good order and the dash plastic is not scratched or chipped. It
is fitted with a two-speed automatic transmission and optional
radio. It has chrome plated wire wheels and enlarged wheel openings
with a flared lip. It has a full-width front scoop. An impressive
car that was the height of luxury in the era.