The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1953 to 1956. It was both styling and elegant and would represent the last of the “true” Packards. Beginning in 1957, Packards would become rebadged Studebakers for two years before the marque… more»
Caribbean
Feb 12, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean
The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Feb 9, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 of 400 Convertibles: 1954 Packard Caribbean
To help move away from the market’s perception of them selling luxurious, but stodgy cars, Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953. These high-end cars were built in 1956 and would be one of the company’s finest hours (until the… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • Auctions • 47 Comments
BF Auction: 1955 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE – The seller sent us a photo of this Packard loaded up in a trailer and it should already be with its new owner! To have a restoration stall because an owner passes away is always tragic, but… more»
May 19, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible!
Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953 based on their 1952 show car called the Pan American. For most of its somewhat brief life, the Caribbean was available only as a luxury convertible, the top-of-the-line automobile offered by the company…. more»
Aug 14, 2020 • For Sale • 50 Comments
1 of 276: 1956 Packard Caribbean Garage Find!
For 1956, the Caribbean was the top-of-the-line Packard. And the last built in Detroit. For 1957, production was consolidated with Studebaker in South Bend and the 58-year-old marque would begin to fade away. The 1957-58 Packards were simply redressed… more»
Aug 3, 2019 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Rare Barn Find! 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
I don’t know how many of these are left in the world, let alone complete and not rotted away beyond help. This ’55 Caribbean convertible is up for sale right now here on eBay in Franklin Park, Illinois. It’s… more»
Oct 16, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Convertible + Parts Car: 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible
The Packard Caribbean only saw production from 1953 to 1956. In that final year, there were only 276 Caribbean Convertibles built, and our feature vehicle is one of those. You will find it listed for sale here on eBay…. more»
Mr Blue Sky: 1955 Packard Caribbean
One of the interesting aspects of growing up in Australia was the fact that we saw very few convertibles that hailed from the USA. We received some from the UK such as MGs and Triumphs, but the only US… more»
