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Carribean

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 8 - 9 October 2025. rnOffered Without Reserve | $60,000 - $75,000 USD rnrnRemarkable preservation inside and out; displays fewer than 8,600 mi. at cataloguing, believed to be actualrnThe rarest of the first-generation Caribbeans, with just 400 produced for 1954rnFinished in factory Polaris Blue and Sahara Sand over a Blue and White Genuine Leather interiorrnRetains correct, single-year 359-cu.-in. straight-eight engine with aluminum headrnIdeal for preservation class exhibition, replete with its five original US Royal whitewall tiresrn rnrnJust 400 Packard Caribbeans were built for 1954, the exclusive convertible's second year of production. In addition to a refreshed exterior design, the 1954 models received-as with all Senior Packards-a one-year-only, 359-cubic-inch straight-eight engine paired with a standard Ultramatic transmission. This would be the final year for Packard's legendary inline eight; the 359 of 1954, with an aluminum head and a four-barrel carburetor, did its lineage proud while producing an impressive 330 pound-feet of torque. And with nine main bearings, it accomplished it all extremely smoothly. rnrnResearch on file traces this well-preserved Caribbean back to a Mrs. Beverly F. Grose of St. Joseph, Michigan, recorded as the daughter of its original owner. It apparently remained in the Midwest until 1981, when it departed for Florida and later, North Carolina. In 2009, after joining a private family collection in the Pacific Northwest, it was serviced by Green Enterprises of Kent, Washington. In addition to typical service items and fluid changes, invoices on file show that the car's Ultramatic transmission, as well as the water pump and distributor, were rebuilt. Its rear end and axle have been replaced with units believed to have been sourced from an earlier Packard. rnrnOverall, this Caribbean is much as it was when it left the factory: Original paint and trim markings still visible on the side of the glovebox confirm that it wears its factory exterior colors of Polaris Blue and Sahara Sand over a Blue and White Genuine Leather interior. Paintwork, brightwork, and upholstery display only modest signs of age and wear. The engine retains its proper 359-specific aluminum head, which was often replaced in period with a more readily available cast iron head over the course of routine maintenance.rnrnAll is consistent with the 8,546 miles indicated at cataloguing time, believed to be original and further supported by a previous title copy on file. The US Royal Air Ride whitewall tires wrapped around Kelsey Hayes wire wheels-including the unused spare in the rear continental kit-are too old to bear a standardized date code and are of the correct type originally fitted to this era's Packards. These, too, are understood to be original!rnrnRare and flamboyant, the 1954 Caribbean is among the last great offerings of a hallowed Detroit marque. An ideal candidate for preservation class exhibition or appreciation within a Packard-focused collection, this low-mileage example represents one of the most compelling examples of a rare breed presently available. rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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