The Caribbean was a last hurrah for the once-illustrious Packard marque. Today they are still regarded for their styling and rarity, with fewer than 2,200 built over four years. Hagerty valuation specialist Dave Kinney spent some time with one at Amelia Island last March.
| Year |
Wheelbase |
Engine Type |
Displacement |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
| 1953 |
122 in. |
L-head, inline 8 |
327 cid |
180 @ 4,000 |
300 @ 2,000 |
Manual 3-speed |
| 1954 |
122 in. |
L-head, inline 8 |
359 cid |
212 @ 4,000 |
330 @ 2,200 |
Ultramatic 2-speed |
| 1955 |
127 in. |
ohv V-8 |
352 cid |
275 @ 4,800 |
355 @ 2,400 |
Twin Ultramatic 2-speed |
| 1956 |
127 in. |
ohv V-8 |
374 cid |
310 @ 4,600 |
405 @ 2,800 |
Twin Ultramatic 2-speed |
| |
Price |
Number Built |
| |
$5,210 |
750 |
| |
$6,100 |
400 |
| |
$5,932 |
500 |
| |
$5,495 cpe |
263 |
| |
$5,995 cvt |
276 |
| Total production |
|
2,189 |
