Detail Info for: Packard : CARIBBEAN LEATHER 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
12/16/2013
Price:
$ 85100.00
Condition:
Mileage:
66050
Location:
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Seller Type:
Private Seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1955 Packard CARIBBEAN
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
352cu V-8
Transmission:
ULTRAMATIC
VIN:
55881185
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
WE ARE PRESENTING THIS ORIGINAL, WELL-MAINTAINED, UNRESTORED CARIBBEAN. THE EPITOME OF 50's FLAMBOYANCE. OUR CAR IS ORIGINAL (EXCEPT FOR ONE REPAINT) AND IN EXCELLENT RUNNING ORDER. NEVER WRECKED OR RUSTED - ALL FACTORY PANELS AND SHEET METAL. EVERYTHING WORKS PROPERLY, MAJOR TUNE-UP AND CARBURETOR RESTORATION PERFORMED RECENTLY. ULTRAMATIC JUST OVERHAULED. SELF-LEVELING SYSTEM OVERHAULED A FEW YEARS AGO. PERTRONIX ELECTRIC IGNITION CONVERSION. NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM FROM ENGINE TO BACK BUMPER. VERY LOW 66050 MILES FROM NEW. SOLD NEW IN FEBRUARY 1956 BY ZELL MOTOR COMPANY OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (COPY OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION PROVIDED TO PURCHASER). GARAGE KEPT SINCE DAY ONE. POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER WINDOWS, POWER SEAT, POWER TOP ALL WORK AS THEY SHOULD. CLOCK CONVERTED TO QUARTZ MOVEMENT BY MAX MERITT. DRIVES ONLY AS A CARIBBEAN DRIVES!! CORRECT AND ORIGINAL TO CAR 352cu, 275hp ENGINE SN#5588-1185 - ONLY INSTALLED IN 1955 CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLES. ORIGINAL TO CAR ROCHESTER 4GC CARBURETORS AND "BAT-WING" AIR CLEANER. NOTHING BUT THE BEST VENDORS, SUPPLIERS, MECHANICS UTILIZED TO CARE FOR AND MAINTAIN THIS SPECIAL CAR. MAX MERITT - HYDRO ELECTRIC - PACKARD RANCH - PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSION - DAYTON'S CLASSIC AUTO SERVICE - DAYTONA PARTS CO. ( RE-MAN CARBS.) HANDSOME AND STATELY FROM ITS SHROUDED HEADLIGHTS TO ITS CATHEDRAL TAILLIGHTS. WORKING QUARTER PANEL ACCESS, EGRESS LAMPS (NOTE DUAL DOOR JAMB SWITCH). IN YOUR FACE ATTENTION-GETTER, LOVE THE DAGMARS! PIONEER PREMIUM AM/FM/CD SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL AMP (AND REMOTE) HIDDEN IN GLOVE-BOX. WAS SPECIALLY BUILT FOR THIS CAR, KICK-PANEL SPEAKERS, ANTENNAE MODULE HIDDEN BEHIND DASH. BATTERY TENDER INCLUDED. ORIGINAL WONDER BAR IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION. IT CAN BE USED INDEPENDENTLY FROM CD OR I POD SYSTEM. LITERALLY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. IF YOU ALWAYS WANTED ON THESE EXCLUSIVE AND RARE RAG-TOPS (520 EVER MAKE) AND DON'T WANT TO SPEND WAY NORTH OF $100k, THIS IS YOUR CAR NO DISAPPOINTMENTS.. SHOWS WELL, DRIVES BETTER. FLAMBOYANT AS LIBERACE DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON LINK FOR MORE DETAILED PICTURES OF CAR (AND PRETTY MODEL). http://www.flickr.com/photos/57778634@N08/sets/72157637695935225/ CALL - TEXT - EMAIL JOE 561.789.2980 6:00 AM TO 9:00 PM - 7 DAYS (INCLUDING HOLIDAYS). OLDCARJOE@GMAIL.COM