1954 Packard Caribbean

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Based on the concept Pan American convertible shown in 1952, Packard would introduce the production Caribbean in 1953 which featured a full-width leaded-in hood scoop and “fishtail” rear fenders with horizontal taillights. Beginning with a body from the Packard Cavalier, Caribbean models were heavily modified by the Mitchell-Bentley Corporation of Ionia, Michigan and left complete with chrome wire wheels and an available continental spare tire kit. Resulting in a truly elegant and striking automobile, the Caribbean was only available as a convertible finished in four available colors with a straight-eight engine that was offered at around $5,210, nearly $1,400 more than a Cadillac convertible.

Highlights

• Offered from the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection

• One of 400 hand-built Caribbean convertibles produced for 1954

• Powered by a 359 cu-in straight-eight engine advertised with 212 horsepower

• Leather interior featuring 80/20 loop pile carpeting and a two-tone painted dashboard

• The top-of-the-line Packard model built from 1953 to 1956

• Displaying 828 miles at the time of cataloging, likely since restoration

Features

• Four-barrel carburetor

• Ultramatic drive automatic transmission

• Chrome wire wheels

• Remington whitewall tires

• Vinyl top boot with tan Stayfast canvas top

• Power steering

• Four-way power seat

• Power top

• Power brakes

• AM Radio

• Power antenna

• Heater

• Continental Rear Tire Carrier

Known Imperfections

Please note that while all of the lots on offer in the Gateway Museum Collection are currently roadworthy, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term static display or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Included

• Small history file with 2010 and 2012 purchase inspection reports

Ownership History

Purchased by the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection in 2013, this well-restored Caribbean represents a very rare Packard variant and is a noteworthy example of the end of an era of Packard production in Detroit, Michigan.

Collection Guarantee Disclosure

Please note that as part of a larger collection to be offered at live and online auctions, the Consignor of the Gateway Collection has been guaranteed a minimum price for certain cars, including this Lot, by Broad Arrow. Depending on the final Hammer Price obtained for those Lots, Broad Arrow may benefit financially.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here.