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| 5699 - Caribbean Convertible Coupe | |||
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| SERIES: | 56th | |
| YEAR: | 1956 | ||
| WB: | 127 | ||
| MODEL/CHASSIS: | 5688 | ||
| CARBURETOR: | Rochester 4GC 7009600 7009601 | ||
| ENGINE: | 374 | ||
| CYLINDERS: | 8 | ||
| HP: | 310 | ||
| WEIGHT: | 4,960 | ||
| MSRP: | $5,995 | ||
| TOTAL PRODUCTION: | 276 | ||
| PASSENGERS: | 6 | ||
| GND VOLTAGE: | -12 | ||
| TIRE SIZE: | 8.00x15 | ||
| General Information: | |||
| Changes from 55th Series include restyled hood and chrome scoops, with hood prop rod eliminated. Hood crest is added - same as other Packard models. Front fender headlamp brows are extended forward, increasing the appearance of overall length. Grille is restyled with larger openings, backed up by a mesh panel that was initially made of chrome-plated steel, but Packard quickly switched to a gold-anodized aluminum material to keep up with Cadillac. Front bumper guards are moved outboard; air opening in lower valence is enlarged and also includes a mesh panel. Redesigned gas door molding now features a concealed finger cove, which necessitates retooling of upsweep molding to eliminate a notch provided for 55th Series. Fender skirts and lower body moldings are standard. Trunk lid is squared off, and - again - shorter than those on closed cars, to accommodate convertible stack - as is windshield. Circle-Vee ornamentation replaces former trunk handle. V-shaped ornaments on taillights replaced by a hexagonal red reflex. Dual rear radio antennae are standard (though only one provides signal to receiver). All exterior script plates are gold-plated on this model. Four standard tri-tone paint schemes are updated with new colors - though other color combinations could be special-ordered. Interior trim, like 55th Series, is typically color-coordinated to exterior paint - including a headlining for convertible top. Reversible, full-foam, seat cushions - upholstered in all-leather one side and cloth and leather on the other - are new for 1956 and exclusive to Caribbean models. Sensational Torsion-Level suspension is again standard. New pushbutton electric shift for Twin Ultramatic is standard - optional on all other Packard and Clipper models. - BH | |||
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