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This Packard Caribbean is finished in its original shade of Gulf Green Metallic (a color unique to this model) and was the 61st example to roll off the production line in Iona, Michigan. The car was delivered to Seattle, Washington on May 8th of 1953, and purchased by James 'Jim' F. Hodges. The car has remained near Seattle its entire life.
In 1955 the Packard was purchased by Mary Christina Nuckols. After she could no longer drive the car, it was put on blocks in her garage. Discovered by the current owner in the mid-1980s, it was not until 2004 that he was finally able to convince her to part with the Packard.
Upon purchase, the car was given a sympathetic refurbishing to 'driver' standard. Eventually, the car was completely restored to show-level conditions. The cost of the restoration was $97,000. After the work was completed, the car received awards at the Steamworks Concours d'Elegance in Vancouver, BC in 2006 and the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance in Hillsborough, CA in 2008.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale in Carmel, CA presented by Bonhams Auction. The car was estimated to sell for $95,000 - $110,000 but was unable to find a buyer willing to satisfy its reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
In 1955 the Packard was purchased by Mary Christina Nuckols. After she could no longer drive the car, it was put on blocks in her garage. Discovered by the current owner in the mid-1980s, it was not until 2004 that he was finally able to convince her to part with the Packard.
Upon purchase, the car was given a sympathetic refurbishing to 'driver' standard. Eventually, the car was completely restored to show-level conditions. The cost of the restoration was $97,000. After the work was completed, the car received awards at the Steamworks Concours d'Elegance in Vancouver, BC in 2006 and the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance in Hillsborough, CA in 2008.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Quail Lodge Sale in Carmel, CA presented by Bonhams Auction. The car was estimated to sell for $95,000 - $110,000 but was unable to find a buyer willing to satisfy its reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2012
2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Sale Price :
USD $93,500
2012 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $95,000-USD $110,000
Lot was not sold
1953 Packard Caribbean Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Caribbean
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 26782645 Sold for USD$66,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Chassis#: 2678-2494 Sold for USD$63,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey |   |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: ncs105115 Sold for USD$76,450 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 26782216 Sold for USD$46,200 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 26782645 Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$74,800 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$78,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$165,000 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Chassis#: 2678-2562 Sold for USD$59,400 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |  |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 2678-2436 Sold for USD$34,100 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 2678 Sold for USD$63,800 2021 Gooding & Co : May : Geared Online |  |
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 26782583 Sold for USD$44,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$96,800 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Chassis#: 2678-2583 Sold for USD$52,640 2019 RM Sothebys : The Guyton Collection | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$49,500 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$40,700 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Custom Convertible Chassis#: L600204 Sold for USD$112,200 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$46,750 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 26782688 Sold for USD$51,000 2017 Premier Auction Group | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Sold for USD$65,000 2017 Leake Auction : Dallas Fall |
Packard Caribbeans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Packard Caribbean's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 26782216 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $40,000 | ||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | l411958 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $57,000 | ||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | ncs105115 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean | L411958 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online | $70,000 | $75,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Custom Convertible | L411551 | 2020 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | $65,000 | $80,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $55,000 | |||
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 26782688 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $70,000 | ||
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 26782226 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $45,000 | ||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $100,000 | $110,000 | ||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean | 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction | $44,000 | |||
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2015 Mecum Dallas | $60,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2015 Leake Auction Tulsa, OK | $69,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Carribean | 2014 Leake Auction : Tulsa | ||||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2014 Mecum : Indianapolis | $62,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $29,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2678-2061 | 2012 Bonhams Quail Lodge Sale | $95,000 | $110,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2012 Leake Auctions Tulsa | $75,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Carribean Convertible | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $72,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2011 Leake Auction, San Antonio, Texas | $62,500 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | L 410304 | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $80,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Carribean Custom Convertible | 26782494 | 2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | $90,000 | $110,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Carribean | 2010 Branson Auctions September 2010 | $67,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Two Door Convertible | 2010 Leake Auctions Tulsa, Oklahoma | $69,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2010 RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale | $55,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Custom Convertible | 2009 Leake Auctions Tulsa 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction QuikTrip Center | $73,000 | |||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean | 2009 The Scottsdale Auction : Gooding & Company | $120,000 | $150,000 | ||
| 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2008 Mecum High Performance Auction at Kissimmee, FL | $70,000 | |||
| 1953 PACKARD CARIBBEAN | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $80,000 |
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Custom Convertible
Coachwork: Mitchell-Bentley
Custom Convertible
Coachwork: Mitchell-Bentley
Custom Convertible
Coachwork: Mitchell-Bentley
Custom Convertible
Coachwork: Mitchell-Bentley
Custom Convertible
Coachwork: Mitchell-Bentley
