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1955 Packard Caribbean Custom Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 5588-1033
This 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible is believed to be the 33rd built that year and left the factory finished in triple Onyx with a white convertible top and boot cover. The car was sold new through James L. Cooke Motors Limited of Toronto, Ontario, Canada to George Montagu Black II. It is believed that Mr. Black ordered the car in all-black, and the data tag only notes one color, 'V' for Onyx. The car has remained in the Black family from new and currently has 19,513 miles on the odometer.

This Caribbean has a driver mirror, power seat, windows, steering brakes, and convertible top. The interior has its original leather, radio, and clock. The car has recently received a complete engine rebuild, a new fuel pump, a new power brake unit, front brakes, new tie rod ends, new rear shocks, and four new tires.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2020

2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $56,000

1955 Packard Caribbean Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Packard Caribbean

(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Chassis#: 55881340
Sold for USD$55,000
  2024 Mecum : Indy
 
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
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1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Chassis#: 5588-1033
Sold for USD$56,000
  2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction
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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
 

Packard Caribbeans That Failed To Sell At Auction

1955 Packard Caribbean's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible558814032024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale   
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$40,000  
1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible558812292019 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 Convertible5588-13412014 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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