1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible

The Packard Caribbean was introduced for the 1953 model year, modelled after the Pan American show car, only 750 of these impressive cars would be produced. The convertible was designed to compete with the likes of the Cadillac Eldorado, Buick Skylark convertible Olds 98 Fiesta. All Caribbeans were powered by Packards velvety smooth 180 horsepower 327 cubic inch straight 8 cylinder. Only four colours were available; Polaris Blue, Matador Red metallic, Gulf Green metallic and Sahara Sand.

As the story for this particular 1953 Packard Caribbean, it resided the majority of its life in the warm state of Tennessee where it was owned by the wife of a Packard dealer. It spent most of its time covered and in storage in the family home. Within the last decade it was purchased by its second owner who treated it to a little restoration work to get it running smooth and on the road again after years of storage. It is finished in Sahara Sand paint with black bench seat interior, with the big beautiful chrome grille and bumpers. A light push on the accelerator activated starter and the Packard straight 8 cylinder fires up easily. It is also equipped with a new power top. A wonderful 50's convertible which does what 50's cars do best, cruise the roads on the beautiful summer evenings!