Re: 55 caribbean on ebay

Posted by BH On 2014/2/23 13:56:48

The pix and text from that eBay listing:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Packard-Caribbean-Convertible-with-leather-Rare-Black-1955-Packard-Caribbean-convertible-project-car-/251458556627?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a8c1912d3&item=251458556627&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_566wt_900

...are same as used in an offering that was recently posted on CL:http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4342659361.html

That might provide a clue as to the reserve, but I would never pay that much for even the pair. Of course, I don't even have the time, space, or $$$ to consider such an acquisition right now.

Perhaps someone, with sufficient level of DIY skills, could restore the 400 and sell it to finance the restoration of the Carib.

Yup, the round air cleaner laying under the hood of the Carib is a pretty good clue that the 2x4 setup is missing, but that looks like a Carter WGD carb under it. Makes me wonder exactly what engine is in there, now, which could further (negatively) impact value.

Kinda hard to tell exactly what carb is perched under the air cleaner of the 400, but kinda looks like a WCFB to me.

Caveat emptor!