1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible

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The 1956 Packard Caribbean was the most potent, most advanced convertible in Packard history. Sadly, it was also the last. The 1956 Packard Caribbeans evolved from the nearly all-new '55s that were created with scarce funds in a crisis atmosphere. But an amazingly adept restyle successfully modernized vintage-'51 bodies, and Packard introduced its first V-8, an improved Ultramatic transmission, and a new "Torsion Level" suspension providing truly extraordinary ride and handling. Trouble was, new partner Studebaker was fast dragging Packard toward oblivion, so 1956 would be the finale for "real" Packards.

The 1956 Packard Caribbean's 374 cubic-inch V-8 engine
delivered 310 horsepower. Among them was the last edition of the top-line Caribbean convertible, priced at $5995.The V-8 was enlarged to 374 cubic inches and 310 thumping horsepower, plus most every known luxury-class amenity, including new front seat covers that reversed from cloth to leather. But Packard was looking terminal, and no '56 sold well.. The last real Packard was stylish, amazingly powerful, and luxuriated comfort.

New for 1956 was the twin traction differential with limited slip ’designed for the fellow who must drive in all kinds of weather.’

Packard also featured other safety items for 1956 such as: side marker lights, wrap around parking and taillights, automatic torsion leveling system for optimum nighttime visibility. and 2 Rochester Type 4 GC carburetors.Also Ultra-Matic push button automatic transmission. First year electric door locks.

Trim Number: 90
Paint Number: MTV (Dpver White with Naples Orange & Corsican Black
VIN: 675699-1229
Title: State of Maine clear title
Registration: Current State of Maine Antique Auto valid registration
Mileage: 48599 miles showing on odometer. True original mileage unknown.

In 2011, the car's fuel tank was reconditioned in Canada, a rebuilt carberator and fuel pump. New points, condensors, timing, battery, and spark plugs.

All instruments work, including radio, clock, power antenna, blower and all electric windows.

This Caribbean is one of the most popular Packard designs of all time. There's too much to choose from, but if we must:

1. The subtle tri-tone exterior finish is bowled over by the sassy orange ragtop inside covering.
2. The world's only reversible seats--beautiful textured cloth for winter and supple leather for summer. You can mix-and-match several combinations.
3. The push button transmission cluster