I recently acquired this vehicle from an estate sale. It was
purchased by Robert Taylor in 1963 at Hollenback Motors Inc. in
Spokane Washington and family owned for 55 years. 54040 actual
miles and has been in climate controlled storage for over a half a
century. It is all original including paint, panels, interior, top,
drive train etc...Only 500 were produced from the factory at a
price of 5900. We have some historical documentation including the
dealer invoice, 1963 License plates and a tire purchase receipt
from 1963. Those tires are still on the vehicle. This could be one
of the last remaining survivors in the world.
**Rare Matching Numbers Dual Quad 352/275hp**
**Rare Dual Rochester Four Barrel Carburetors**
**Twin Ultramatic Transmission**
**Power Windows**
**Power Seat**
**Power Brakes**
Model year 1955 saw the Caribbean line, now with V8 engine,
fully adopt 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. The car also received Packard's torsion level
suspension.[5] Production for 1955 stood at 500 units.
Extremely Rare All Original Survivor
The Detroit-built Packard was completely restyled for 1955, and
prestige was still found in the glamorous and exclusive Caribbean
models. As it went head-to-head with Cadillac one last time, the
boldly designed Packard offered a wraparound windshield, larger
tail lamps, lavish interior appointments and an aircraft-inspired
instrument panel.
First introduced in 1953, the Caribbean was produced from a body
specially modified by Mitchell-Bentley Corporation of Ionia,
Michigan and received the new-for-1955 V8 engine and 'Torsion
Level' suspension. A mere 500 were built for the 1955 model
year.
