1956 Packard Caribbean

1956 Packard Caribbean

For 1956, a year after Chrysler had announced its 300 horsepower, top-of-the-line engine, Packard announced its 374-cid version which was used in the senior cars, and which, in the Caribbean with its two, four-barrel carburetor arrangement produced 310 horsepower The Caribbean version was the most powerful engine available in an American production car in 1956. Production was ended on June 25, 1956 and Packard was able to sell only a limited number of 1956 Caribbean’s; 276 convertibles and 263 hardtop coupes.

1956 Packard Caribbean