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2678 [ 2631 ] Packard Caribbean Convertible
| Model Information | |||||
| YEAR: | 1953 | SERIES: | 26th | ||
| MODEL BODY: | 2678 | MODEL CHASSIS: | 2631 | MODEL NAME: | Packard Caribbean Convertible |
| VIN NUMBER: | 2678-2544 | THEFT NUMBER: | *MISSING* | BRIGGS/OTHER NUM: | *MISSING* |
| General Information | |||||
| STATUS: | Current Owner | STATUS DATE: | |||
| ACQUIRED WHERE: | Peoria, IL | ACQUIRED DATE: | |||
ACQUIRED CONDITION: | Original Survivor | OWNER: | Pack120c | ||
OWNED LOCATION: | Naperville, IL | OWNED CONDITION: | Original Survivor | ||
| ORG DEALERSHIP: | DELIVERED DATE: | ||||
| Interior Information | Exterior Information | ||||
INTERIOR CODE: | 76 | PAINT CODE: | U | PAINT NAME: | Matador Maroon Metallic |
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | Maroon and white. Seats are supposed to be leather but were redone in vinyl in the late 60's. Seat backs are now split and need to be recovered. Carpet appears original. | EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | No rust. Small scratches and dings on the passenger side door. Cracked paint on the hood around scoop. All the original stainless wheel opening trim is on the car with some nicks and dents. Needs a good polishing. Grille is better than average given the age. Small specs of surface rust. New top installed in 2000. | ||
| Drivetrain Information | |||||
ENGINE: | 327 (8 cyl, 180 hp) | ENGINE SERIAL: | *MISSING* | ||
| TRANSMISSION: | Ultramatic | ||||
| Other Information | |||||
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: | The Caribbean usually came loaded with normal optional equipment standard. This car doe not have power seats or power windows however. It does have signal seeking radio (works), power antenna, power steering and power brakes | ||||
VEHICLE HISTORY/ PROJECT STATUS: | pThis car was a California vehicle until I purchased it in 1999. The original owner is unknown. The second owner was Dr. Irwin Gullet who purchased the car in the mid 6's and owned it until his death in late 1998/early 1999. His son, John inherited the car and placed it in Hemmings in Feb/March of 1999. I purchased the vehicle from John Gullet who has since passed away. pThis car participated in several Hollywood Christmas Parades in the 7's and 8's. Rumor has it that Jimmy Stewart rode in it but I have not had that verified. | ||||
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