1955 Packard Caribbean

Convertible

352

Ultramatic

55881298

Clear

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 6000. 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****Super Rare Original Top**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. Production for 1955 stood at 500 units.Extremely Rare All Original Survivor "NO RESERVE"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. I can help arrange transportation domestically and internationally. There are 80 pictures on Classiccars.comhttps://classiccars.com/listings/view/1078789/1955-packard-caribbean-for-sale-in-anderson-california-96007 Hagerty Says:#4 Fair 43,200#3 Good 79,500#2 Excellent 107,000#1 Concours 131,000On May-03-18 at 17:41:06 PDT, seller added the following information: I wanted to thank you all for your questions and comments. We knew this was a rare find but after 12,976 views, 196 watchers and dozens of questions and comments validates the fact we have something special. The highest bidder will own this Packard. If you ask for a buy it now you will get the I don't want to sell it price. This Caribbean will be shipped to you as a running, driving, stopping vehicle. She still might need some sorting depending on your plans for the vehicle. This is not a restored vehicle it is an all original Survivor. There are some good articles about Survivor and Preservation Class Cars. Here are a couple: https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2009/06/02/preservation-class-cars https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2010/09/02/Its-Only-Original-Once Yes I can help with shipping, domestically I will use CentralDispatch.com and Internationally we will use wcshipping.com. They are hands down the best in the business and their rates are very competitive. Please Keep the questions, comments, and concerns coming I am available anytime of the day. Best of Luck, Michael Platt+1-707-599-9448