1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible

This 1955 Packard Caribbean convertible is one of 500 built for the model year and is said to have been refurbished by Wright Restorations before the then-owner, firearm designer and Sturm, Ruger & Co. founder William B. Ruger, had the work redone by Fran Roxas. The car was purchased by the seller out of Pennsylvania in 2010 and is finished in white with two-tone green accents over color-coordinated leather upholstery. Power comes from a 352ci V8 paired with an Ultramatic two-speed automatic transmission. Features include dual four-barrel carburetors, Torsion-Level suspension, Easamatic power-assisted drum brakes, power steering, 15″ chrome wire wheels, a power-operated white soft top, Modern-Aire air conditioning, power windows, a power-adjustable front bench, and a push-button AM radio. This Series 5588 Caribbean is now offered with literature and a Texas title in the seller’s name. The 1955 Packard lineup was redesigned by Dick Teague for the 1955 model year, with the range-topping Caribbean convertible carrying a base price of $5,932. This example is finished in white with two-tone green accents and features a power-operated white convertible top, chrome bumpers, an egg-crate grille, dual faux hood scoops, gold badging, a driver-side mirror, fender skirts, dual antennas, “cathedral” taillights, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper corners.