Vehicle Description
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible� One of only 500 Caribbean
droptops made in 1955 Packard's top-of-the-line model and final
year for the convertible-only Caribbean Tri-tone exterior - White
Jade, Jade, Emerald (code MAC) Tri-tone interior - White, Light
Green and Dark Green Leather (code 93) 352 CID V-8 engine� Twin
Ultramatic two-speed automatic transmission Power steering, power
brakes, power front seat and power windows Torsion level suspension
with front and rear stabilizers This Packrd further features the
optional chrome wire wheels with wide white wall tires If you took
it to a local car cruise, you would likely have the only one. If
you add it to your collection, it may be one of the more unique
models you possess and is the ultimate statement piece. MotoeXotica
Classic Cars is very proud to present this exquisite 1955 Packard
Caribbean Convertible! It was Packard's flagship model and this
example is just one of 500 Caribbeans made for 1955, the final year
of the convertible-only Caribbeans.�All Caribbeans were heavily
optioned with power everything including Packard's torsion level
suspension and the new Twin Ultramatic automatic transmission.
Dressed in a stunning three-tone paint scheme of a White Jade, Jade
and Emerald (code MAC), this car's paint and trim are in excellent
condition. Its wraparound windshield and other glass panels are in
fine order, clear and crack-free, however the windshield wipers are
inoperable. The car's lights are in very good order, no haze and
intact. This Packard rolls on tru-spoke wire wheels with American
Classic wide whitewall tires, size 235/75R15, at all four corners.
The tires and wheels are in overall very good order. The
Caribbean's bodywork looks great and is straight and solid, the
engine bay is immaculate, the battery appears fresh, the trunk is
in good order and the bumpers fit well to the car's body, including
the Dagmar up front. Beneath the hood is Packard's 352 CID V-8
engine and hooked to an Ultramatic two-speed automatic
transmission. Driver convenience features in this car include power
brakes, power front seat and power windows. A different sort of
suspension underpins this Packard. Instead of the competition's
coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear, Packard opted
to use several nine-foot long torsion bars, bars that twist, to
resist rear-end squat on fast acceleration and front-end dive on
hard braking. The company also claimed the torsion bars help keep
the car's body level, regardless of passenger or cargo load and
both front and rear ends came with independent stabilizers to
reduce body rolls in turns and "porpoising" or side sway. "Beats
riding on air!" the company's literature boasted at the time.
Driver convenience features include power steering, power brakes,
power front seat and power windows. Inside, the car boasts a
striking tri-tone interior, white, light green and dark green (code
93). The bench seats are in excellent order, as is the dark green
carpet. The green instrument panel, with its full instrumentation,
is in top-notch condition, however the odometer is inoperable. The
factory two-spoke steering wheel is present and looks fantastic.
The inner door panels are in very good order while the mirror glass
and shift lever are in good shape. Completing the interior is a
factory AM Selector Radio with three-way tuning. Model year 1955
saw the Caribbean line, now with V-8 engine, fully adopted the
Senior Packard line styling; the car was also available in two or
three-tone paint patterns. Designer Richard Teague succeeded in
restyling the old Packard Senior body into a sensational,
modern-looking design. The single hood scoop was split into two
units but trunk lid and handle are carried-over from previous
series. Trunk lid is shorter than those on closed cars to
accommodate convertible stack - as is windshield. Hood is
distinguished from other Packard/Clipper models by a pair of
stampings that terminate in faux scoops, and a prop rod is
provided. While PACKARD is spelled out in chrome letters across the
hood of other Packard models, they are not used here (though the
inner hood reinforcement has provision for them). Ribbed stainless
side trim is not used, creating a third area for exterior color -
available in four standard tri-tone paint schemes, though other
color combinations could be ordered. Gas door molding necessitates
finger cove in upsweep molding. Interior trim is typically
color-coordinated to exterior paint colors - including a headlining
for convertible top. Fender skirts and lower body moldings are
standard. Cathedral-style taillights are an instant classic. Dual
rear radio antennae are standard (though only one provides signal
to receiver). All exterior script plates are gold-plated, but none
are used on trunk lid. Competition to this Packard in 1955 included
Cadillac's Eldorado, Chrysler's New Yorker Deluxe and Lincoln's
Capri convertibles. This car is currently located at our facility
in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows
36,336 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear,
mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Click here for our
YouTube video of the Caribbean! VIN: 55881466 Note: Please see full
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