Packard Caribbean Convertible 1956 #1 of 276 made (relisted with more info)

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For sale: 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible, 374CI. This car, (5699-1001) is #1 of 276 made in the final year. 30000 original miles. This collectors dream needs a complete restoration however all components are there. Nothing has been rearranged or swapped out with non-Packard parts. The interior was storedseparatelyindoors. The bench is reversible with either leather or cloth. It is powered with two four barrelcarburetorsand a Bat-wingair cleaner--all original. It has the original chrome valve covers. There is a lot of surface rust, and rot. The Packard is built like a tank. In The Pope ofGreenwichVillageaPackardis hit with a sledge hammer and the hammer bounced off. Fully restored this car fetches over $300k, The reserve is low. You know this is a lifetime opportunity to possess this priceless automobile.Skirts are part of sale. Other pics are forthcoming--
The last Packard–the classic American luxury car with the famously enigmatic slogan “Ask the Man Who Owns One”–rolls off the production line at Packard’s plant in Detroit, Michigan on this day (June 25) in 1956.
This car is sold absolutely as is.
Any Questions please callLarry5166558780

On Jun-20-16 at 12:43:24 PDT, seller added the following information:

This last photo is the best photo I could get with the hood only opened a fewinches.I did not want to compromise the hinges. Itshows the air cleaner on the 2 carbs, the chrome valve covers and a complete original engine---the most important thing.

The radiator hose looks new which meansthe car was running more recently than the rest of the car indicates.

On Jun-21-16 at 11:45:22 PDT, seller added the following information:

PLEASE- Do not bid unless you are committed to a complete restoration. If you have questions ask first before bidding as this is a serious collectors car and it is unfair to offercuriositybids.