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From the Archives: 1956 Packard Caribbean
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On Hemmings is this article.

Posted on: 2014/11/6 14:18
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Re: From the Archives: 1956 Packard Caribbean
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Thanks Mal. The article says the Caribbeans were the "least popular". I think it would have been better said if they used "least affordable" or something like that. They were popular, but expensive.

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Hi

The article writer seems to confuse low production numbers with a lack of buyer interest. High prices certainly narrowed the pool of buyers. More importantly, the drumbeat of bad news about Studebaker-Packard's financial condition during early 1956 gave many prospective owners pause to reconsider a purchase.

One might have to put up with other Eldorados showing up often in the country club parking lot but when it came to trade-in time, taking less of a bath was important too.

Steve

Posted on: 2014/11/7 18:27
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