Re: 1955 Caribbean original engine ?

Posted by Mike Grimes On 2015/5/30 0:20:27

As with the value of any 1955 Caribbean, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". There are several Caribbean's with engines installed that do not match the production number on the dataplate. There is a least one Caribbean that has a Clipper engine installed. There are several that have non-serialized engines that were probably factory replacements of warranty claims or other problems along the way. So for some people, a matching engine is a prerequisite for a high dollar Caribbean. For others, a beautiful and reliable driver is all that matters. So once again, the valve of any Packard is established each time the cash changes hands. Good luck.