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This Packard Caribbean Convertible is finished in the colors of Dover White, Zircon Blue, and Grey Pearl. It was acquired by the late Jack Nichols while he was attending a show in New Jersey.
The Packard Caribbean Convertible came standard with a tri-tone paint scheme, full leather interior, deluxe Space Age dashboard layout, and a 275 horsepower, 352 cubic-inch V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, which was topped with the 'batwing' air cleaner. These stylish cars were priced at $5,932, resulting in only 500 examples being produced in 1955.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
The Packard Caribbean Convertible came standard with a tri-tone paint scheme, full leather interior, deluxe Space Age dashboard layout, and a 275 horsepower, 352 cubic-inch V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, which was topped with the 'batwing' air cleaner. These stylish cars were priced at $5,932, resulting in only 500 examples being produced in 1955.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014
2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $46,750
1955 Packard Caribbean Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Caribbean
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 55881195 Sold for USD$57,750 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 55881256 Sold for USD$53,900 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 55881178 Sold for USD$44,800 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The 14th Annual Auburn Auction | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Chassis#: 5588-1269 Sold for USD$78,100 2020 RM Sothebys : Palm Beach Online |   |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 5588-1033 Sold for USD$56,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5588-1254 Sold for USD$39,600 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 55881169 Sold for USD$82,500 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$47,300 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 5588-1254 Sold for USD$29,120 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 5588-1403 Sold for USD$28,000 2019 Bonhams : Tupelo Auction | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$60,500 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$57,200 2018 Mecum : Dallas | |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 55881401 Sold for USD$60,500 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 55881244 Sold for USD$56,100 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$66,000 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN Chassis#: 55881401 Sold for USD$35,000 2018 GpK Auctions - Atlantic City | |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 55881244 Sold for USD$57,200 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$46,000 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
| 1955 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$69,300 2017 Dragone Lime Rock Park | |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 55881185 Sold for USD$58,500 2016 Mecum : Anaheim |
Packard Caribbeans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Packard Caribbean's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 55881403 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 55881229 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | $40,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 5588-1341 | 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | $46,750 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $66,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2014 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale | $52,500 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $25,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible Canceled Lot | 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx | ||||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $18,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $80,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 | |
| 1955 Packard Carribean Convertible | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $72,000 | |||
| 1955 Packard Carribean Convertible | 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction | $67,500 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010 | $55,620 | |||
| 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2009 Classic Car Auction of Michigan | $55,000 | |||
| 1955 PACKARD CARRIBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $37,000 | |||
| 1955 PACKARD CARRIBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $38,000 | |||
| 1955 PACKARD CARRIBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $41,000 |
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