For over 50 years, Packard had been one of America’s top luxury car manufacturers, with its products holding a status unprecedented among automobiles of the worldwide elite.

Sadly, all of that would end by the late 1950s.

The company’s last prestigious, low-production offering was the Caribbean convertible of 1955 and 1956.

This top-of-the-line model had been completely redesigned for 1955, and at $5,932, the Caribbean was breathtaking in more ways than one.

All cars were equipped with a 275-horsepower, 352-cubic-inch V-8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, topped by the iconic “batwing” air cleaner.

Unique features of the model included standard three-tone color schemes, a full leather interior, a striking ultra-deluxe dashboard layout with a gold-tone textured insert and two-tone steering wheel, and a host of standard amenities.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a mere 500 examples were produced in 1955.

This Caribbean convertible on offer is one example of these rare and desirable cars ...