Auction type: | Blind Auction |
Item location: | WICHITA KS 67216 |
Ends within: | 90h 39m 13s |
Starting Bid: | $32,000.00 |
Make & Model: 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Type: Classic Full-Size Convertible (Used, Restored)
Condition: Excellent (Body-on Restoration in 2014)
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Engine: 327ci Inline-8 (Thunderbolt)
Transmission: 2-Speed Ultramatic Automatic
Mileage: 53,000 miles
1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible
One of only 750 examples produced for its model year, this 1953 Packard Caribbean Convertible stands as a rare and elegant symbol of American postwar luxury. Finished in stunning Matador Maroon over maroon and white leather, this award-winning convertible blends exclusive coachwork with period-correct power and features.
Powered by a 327ci Thunderbolt straight-eight paired with a two-speed Ultramatic automatic transmission, this Caribbean offers smooth and stately performance. Designed from the Pan-American concept car and modified by the Mitchell-Bentley Corporation, it features unique styling details such as radiused rear wheel arches, a sculpted hood scoop, and a Continental-style spare wheel.
Top features include:
327ci Thunderbolt inline-eight with Carter four-barrel carburetor (180 HP)
2-speed Ultramatic automatic transmission, overhauled in 2020
Body-on restoration completed in 2014; award-winning presentation
Matador Maroon paint over Maroon & White leather interior
Hydraulic white convertible soft top with recent pump replacement
Chrome trim, hood scoop, fishtail rear fenders, and Continental spare kit
Power-assisted Easamatic 4-wheel drum brakes (refreshed 2019–2020)
Power steering and coil-sprung independent suspension (refreshed 2020)
15" chrome wire wheels with Packard caps and General wide-whitewall tires
Power windows, push-button AM radio, lockable glovebox, maroon carpeting
Refurbished instrument cluster, including rebuilt speedometer and working clock
Rebuilt carburetor and fuel pump, updated heater valve and brake hydraulics
Includes owner’s manuals, maintenance invoices since 2019, and custom car cover
🔧 Key Specifications
Model: 1953 Packard Caribbean
Type: Full-Size Convertible
Engine: 327ci Thunderbolt Inline-8 (180 HP)
Transmission: 2-Speed Ultramatic Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Mileage: 53,000 miles
Exterior: Matador Maroon
Interior: Maroon and White Leather
Features: Power top, power windows, Continental kit, hydraulic accessories, wire wheels, push-button radio, award-winning restoration
Country: WICHITA KS 67216
Shipping conditions: Our delivery fee is Free for first-time clients, with negotiable pricing from the second purchase onward. Payment methods: Bank transfer |