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5478 - Packard Caribbean Convertible
Year:
1954
Series:
54th
Model:
Packard Caribbean Convertible
Body Number:
5478
Chassis Model:
5431
Passengers:
6
Weight:
4,400
MSRP:
$6,100
WB:
122"
Production:
400 vehicles of this Body Number produced
Starting V.N.:
5478-2001
Factory Engine:
359
Cyl:
8
Serial Start:
M600000
End:
M605618
Specfications:
212hp, L-Head, Inline, 9 Bearing, Hydraulic Lifters
Carb:
Carter WCFB 2112S
Voltage:
+6
Tire Size:
8.00x15
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The 1954 Caribbean had the new type headlamp rims; a chrome trim band along the edge of the hood scoop; lower rear wheel cutouts; two-tone finish, color-keyed to interior tones; Caribbean script on the sides of the front fenders; sweep spear moldings that began above the split tail lamps and ran straight to the front of the fender pontoon, then arched up and into the upper beltline and new, integral tail lamps. Standard equipment, on this model only, included power steering; power brakes; windshield washers; white sidewall tires; power windows; power seat; dual heaters and defrosters; three-way radio with electric antenna; continental spare tire; chromed wire wheels; and wide chrome wheel housing surrounds with body sill and rear quarter panel extensions.


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