It is ironic and unfortunate that Packard was slipping into oblivion in 1956, just as the company introduced what were its best post-war models. By this time, all Packards featured the innovative front and rear Torsion-Level suspension system, which automatically leveled the car to suit the road surface, making the company’s products some of the smoothest-riding and best-handling full-size automobiles of the era. Under the hood were modern overhead-valve V-8 engines, as well as the Ultramatic transmission, which…
It is ironic and unfortunate that Packard was slipping into oblivion in 1956, just as the company introduced what were its best post-war models. By this time, all Packards featured the innovative front and rear Torsion-Level suspension system, which automatically leveled the car to suit the road surface, making the company’s products some of the smoothest-riding and best-handling full-size automobiles of the era. Under the hood were modern overhead-valve V-8 engines, as well as the Ultramatic transmission, which by 1955 had been updated with a locking torque converter to approximate the economy and performance of a manual gearbox. These mechanical advancements were blended with fresh, modern lines penned by chief stylist Richard Teague.
The rarest and most desirable year for the Caribbean; number 198 of only 276 convertibles produced for 1956
Presented in charming tri-color Dover White, Corsican Black, and Naples Orange livery with matching leather interior and white convertible top
Wonderfully authentic appearance throughout, including correct dual-sided seat cushions
Packard’s last great automobile