Image credit: © conceptcarz.com (Reproduction Or reuse prohibited).
By 1958, Packard was in trouble. Big trouble. Sales were way down and the two-year-old merger with Studebaker was drowning both companies in red ink. As a result, at the end of the 1956 model year, Packard's Detroit assembly and engineering operations were shuttered. The proud American luxury brand was effectively finished, although lightly disguised Studebakers built in South Bend, Indiana would masquerade as Packard's for two more years.
For all the troubles of 1956, the fabulous Caribbean Convertible remained the untarnished queen of the line one last time. Styling changes from 1955 were minimal, but new tri-tone exterior color combos set the 1956 apart. The Caribbean was powered by a massive 374-cubic-inch V8 with an impressive 310 horsepower rating. Standard luxury equipment included Ultramatic automatic transmission with push-button controls, gold-tone 'Caribbean' scripts, power windows, and a Wonderbar radio. Novel reversible seat cushions (brocade on one side and leather on the other) were also featured.
A total of 276 Caribbean Convertibles were built in 1956; the car displayed here is the 115th off the line. The cost new was $6,000.
For all the troubles of 1956, the fabulous Caribbean Convertible remained the untarnished queen of the line one last time. Styling changes from 1955 were minimal, but new tri-tone exterior color combos set the 1956 apart. The Caribbean was powered by a massive 374-cubic-inch V8 with an impressive 310 horsepower rating. Standard luxury equipment included Ultramatic automatic transmission with push-button controls, gold-tone 'Caribbean' scripts, power windows, and a Wonderbar radio. Novel reversible seat cushions (brocade on one side and leather on the other) were also featured.
A total of 276 Caribbean Convertibles were built in 1956; the car displayed here is the 115th off the line. The cost new was $6,000.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1956 Packard Caribbean Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Packard Caribbean
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: OK0860094464 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 56991115 Sold for USD$170,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 5699-1198 Sold for USD$74,250 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 56991128 Sold for USD$51,700 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 56991144 Sold for USD$154,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Converible Chassis#: 5699-1093 Sold for USD$42,560 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$82,500 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$73,700 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$66,000 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$60,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 56991271 Sold for USD$95,700 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 56991268 Sold for USD$100,100 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$71,500 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 56991171 Sold for USD$55,000 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 56991215 Sold for USD$66,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Chassis#: 5699-1266 Sold for USD$68,200 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$74,250 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Sold for USD$60,500 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$60,000 2014 Mecum - Chicago | |
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$150,000 2014 Mecum - Dallas |
Packard Caribbeans That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Packard Caribbean's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1956 Packard Caribbean Hardtop | 56971122 | 2021 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2016 Mecum Indianapolis | $80,000 | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
1956 Packard Carribean Convertible | 56991114 | 2013 Russo & Steele Newport Beach | $105,000 | ||
1956 Packard Carribean Convertible | 56991210 | 2013 H & H Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible 374/310 HP, #27 of 276 Built | 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx | $62,500 | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2013 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee, FL Auction | $115,000 | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $80,000 | |||
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN | 2011 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $33,000 | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Two Door Convertible | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $90,000 | |||
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $48,000 | $55,000 | $70,000 | |
1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible | 2003 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction | $72,000 | |||
1956 PACKARD CARRIBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $51,000 | |||
1956 PACKARD CARIBBEAN CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Scottsdale Arizona | $47,000 |
Vehicles With Comparable Market Values
Similar sales to the $79,230 range.
1937 Packard 1502 Super Eight Town Car Chassis#:1501210 Sold for $80,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
2023 BMW M850i XDRIVE Chassis#:WBABC4C0XPCL33606 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
2022 FORD BRONCO RAPTOR Chassis#:1FMEE5JR9NLA52536 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351 Chassis#:1F02R182293 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1965 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback Chassis#:5f09c635563 Sold for $79,750 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1955 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Chassis#:h255l003715 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#:194675s115788 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1980 Jeep J10 Honcho Pickup Chassis#:j0m25nc008793 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1970 Plymouth Cuda Chassis#:bs23n0e135733 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1967 Pontiac GTO Chassis#:242177k124184 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#:194376s112283 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
2012 Nissan GT-R Premium Chassis#:jn1ar5ef5cm250662 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#:40867s103440 Sold for $79,750 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1965 Pontiac GTO Coupe Chassis#:237375z106743 Sold for $79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1971 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1 429 CJ Chassis#:1F05C164137 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351 Chassis#:1F02R195493 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1969 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS 396 Chassis#:136809K411408 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#:136370A107821 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
2022 FORD BRONCO HENNESSEY VELOCIRAPTOR 400 CUSTOM SUV Chassis#:1FMDE5CP6NLB44856 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 CUSTOM HENNESSEY HPE850 Chassis#:1G1YP2D64K5604397 Sold for $79,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ |
1956 Packard Caribbean
• Additional valuation insight and sales data• History
• Specifications
• Image gallery
• Other Packard Caribbean model years