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Packard was an American luxury automobile marque built by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan, and later by Studebaker-Packard Corporation of South Bend, Indiana. The first Packard automobiles were produced in 1899 and the last in 1958.
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The Packard Motor Car Company tragically failed due to management misadventures just as it was introducing one of the best product lines in company history. The 1955 models featured an all-new OHV V8 engine (enlarged to 374 cubic inches (6128cc) and 310 horsepower with dual four-barrel carburettors, the most powerful American V8 for 1956), plus the new push-button transmission Twin-Ultramatic.
Styling was modern and very attractive, with the top-line Caribbean offering a distinctive tri-tone paint scheme, two-tone leather upholstery and much more. Although most 1956 updates were minor, one of the most attractive new features was a set of reversible seat cushions, leather on one side, and elegant cloth on the other. Only 263 Caribbean hardtops and 276 Convertibles were built.
This very original car was delivered new to "M.J. Marks" and has been selectively restored for use and enjoyment. It still presents remarkably well and has retained much of its original paintwork.
This Caribbean was awarded first place in class and People's Choice at Palm Springs during October 2011 and third at the “Postwar” Open Class at the December 2010 Packard International Concours.
This car has covered 27.531 km.
