This 1955 Packard Caribbean is one of 500 convertibles built for the model year.The car is finished in white with charcoal and pink accents over matching upholstery, and power comes from a 352ci V8 paired with an Ultramatic two-speed automatic transmission. Features include a white soft top, power windows, and an AM radio, while modifications consist of front disc brakes and an alternator.
The 352ci V8 features polished valve covers and was factory rated at 275 horsepower at 4,800-rpm.
The engine have been rebuilt, and an alternator is fitted.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via an Ultramatic two-speed automatic transmission.
The 1955 Packard lineup was redesigned by Dick Teague for the 1955 model year, with the range-topping Caribbean convertible.
This example have received bodywork before it was painted in its current white with charcoal and pink accents.
A replacement windshield was installed, and brightwork is also said to have been replated at that time.
Features include chrome bumpers, “cathedral” taillights, dual exhaust that exits through the rear bumper, dual antennas, gold badging, fender skirts, dual fender-mounted mirrors, an egg-crate grille, and dual faux hood scoops.
The 15″ pink-painted steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall radial tires.
A matching spare wheel and tire are mounted in the trunk.
The Torsion-Level suspension system was introduced for 1955 and featured frame-mounted torsion bars, rear sway bars, and a front roll bar.
The electric rear self-leveling rear system was rewired by Local Auto Service and Restoration.
Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes that were installed along with rear drums.
The interior features front and rear bench seats that were retrimmed in pink upholstery with white and charcoal accents by All-American Upholstery.
Matching door panels are fitted along with black carpets, and additional equipment includes power windows, a gold anodized dash panel, an AM radio, a heater, and rear robe rails.
The two-tone steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer show under 85k miles, total mileage is unknown.
