This 1954 Packard Caribbean Convertible is Packard’s top of the line image car, priced at a whopping $6,100 when new! Only 400 were built! This beautiful example is offered by the Vault Classic Cars dealership, Fullerton, California.
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This is a lavishly equipped and stylish car, with 359 Cubic inch straight 8, automatic transmission, Packard chrome wire wheels, power top, power windows and power seat. The 4 wheel drum brakes are power assisted, and the continental rearmounted spare is standard equipment on the Caribbean model. Of course radio and heater were also standard equipment.
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The Fender openings have heavy chrome trim exclusive to the Caribbean.
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Beautiful Chrome – and lots of it!
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The rear mounted spare is a Caribbean only feature
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Beautiful dashboard. I love how they carried the 2-tone theme into the cabin
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A dramatic and high image car!
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Another view of the interior
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And the back seat and top boot. The top cylinders have been recently replaced, and the window cylinders done a bit earlier.
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Love the chrome trim
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Here’s a view of the dash, including the gearshift lever. This car has had an upgrade to the Chrysler 518 overdrive automatic transmission, a great feature for touring and driving. You can’t see it unless the car is up on a lift, and it works great and parts are readily available.
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The beautiful Packard Crest emblem
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Another Packard Crest on the grille
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Detail of the Packard wire wheel
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There is the 359 Cubic inch straight eight, with 212 factory rated horsepower and a 4 barrel carburetor. It has the proper “M6” engine number which indicates the correct 359 engine. It also has a desirable upgrade to the cast iron cylinder head.
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Another view of the engine.
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It runs well, has good oil pressure, and all the power you should expect ! The car has been well maintained since 2008, with records showing the work that was done.
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A great looking car! I would consider it an excellent car for tours and driving, but not a show car. It has a few cosmetic issues, such as the re-spray to the right front fender visible in this photo, as well as other paint chips and flaws.
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All the flash and style and optimism that the 1950’s personified!
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Offered by the Vault Classic Cars Dealership, Fullerton, CA, call us at 714-401-1047
International customers are welcome to buy! We’ve sent many cars overseas.
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Sold AS-IS, with NO WARRANTY. Delivery F.O.B. Fullerton, CA. This car is sold Mileage exempt, meaning it’s not possible to know the original mileage. It is the buyer’s responsibility to either inspect the car in person or enlist the services of an inspector prior to sale. The car may have minor or major flaws that are not evident in the photos and description. Federally required “buyer’s guide”, marked AS-IS, NO WARRANTY is incorporated in this contract by reference. CONDITIONS OF SALE, 4 PAGES, are incorporated in this contract by reference. Buyer must provide seller with a copy of government-issued identification such as a driver’s license or Passport. Funds must come from the person shown on the identification, not a third party. .
We are happy to work with legitimate overseas buyers, and we can assist with getting the car shipped to most international ports. Shipping is at buyers expense, the car is sold FOB Anaheim, CA. There is an additional $200 cost to flatbed the car to any freight forwarder in the Los Angeles, CA area. Call us during Pacific Daylight Business hours at 714-401-1047.
Full Payment by Bank wire only or lender check if buyer is using a loan . Payment must be made by the person buying the car. No third party payments. Goverment issued Identification , such as a scan or copy of drivers license or passport is required.