Lot # : 10 - 1955 Packard Caribbean

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High Bid: 32,950.00 USD
59 Bids
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Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Date(s)
11/3/2024 - 11/30/2024
AUCTIONEER INFORMATION
Catalog
Link to dealer website where Mr. Kimes purchased in
Bidding Notice:

Call Jared Sipe at 260-750-1553 or Mike Roy 260-437-5428 for all questions and inquiries. This is a simulcast auction with online bidding and live bidding starting Saturday, November 30th @ 11am. A 7% BUYER'S PREMIUM will be added to all wininng bids. Payment will be by wire transfer or certified check. Your bids are to be based on your inspection of the vehicles and due dilligence. We have done ... Show More

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Lot # 10
Group - Category Cars & Vehicles - Collector / Antique Autos - Classic / Vintage (1940-1989)
Lead 1955 Packard Caribbean
Description
Note: The following information is from the dealer website when it was sold to Mr. Kimes in 2021. Click on the link provided in the lot to the dealer website, which has more information and pictures. The information is from 3 years ago, and while reliable is not guaranteed. It is up to each potential bidder to verify the information. The Packard name in all automotive circles recognize it as one of the top marquee names of classic vehicles. The performance that was decades ahead of the time along with the styling that punctuated the brand. These were built for the wealthy class with high regards to quality and sophistication. Some even called it the Banker's car! The name will always demand attention and be instantly recognizable to the car enthusiast. This remarkable 1955 Packard Caribbean with the very rare color or Rose Quartz has been pampered, adored and treated like part of the family for the past 31yrs of ownership. This car was found by the current owner at a dealership in Hudsonville Michigan where it was a nice driver with a solid body but was in need of some TLC. The owner fell in love with it instantly and his wife and him adopted this Packard and brought it to his office where it sat next to his Ferrari 308 and began to get ready for its full restoration. This vehicle was treated to an open checkbook for the past 3 decades and during the extensive 2+ years of the restoration it was outfitted with OEM parts and top shelf labor and knowledge of the vehicle. This car was restored to it factory setup with the only modification being the convertible boot cover that was restored with authentic leather in the Rose Quartz color instead of the vinyl white setup. On Friday July 27th 1990 the car had its coming out party where the owners invited some of their dearest friends and everyone that had a hand in restoring this car at their home in Ada, Michigan where it was shown off like a newborn child. The list is long and the receipts are very extensive that showcase the transformation from how it was purchased to how it sits today. The vehicle has always been stored properly in a climate controlled environment with the vehicle slightly raised off the ground on a two post lift. The car was routinely started up and ran to proper temperature on a weekly basis. This vehicle is ready for any major car competition, weekend drives or tucked in your private collection to enjoy and admire. Vehicle comes with extensive records and receipts, factory brochure, factory owner's manual (very rare), two sets of keys and clean Michigan title. Vehicles like this are highly desirable and very rarely seen on the open market. Passenger antenna is broken VIN: 55881084 Year: 1955 Make: Packard Model: Carribean Body: 2 door Engine: V8 Color: White/Pink/Black Miles: Odometer Reads 42974
Name Kimes Classic Cars
Auctioneer
SFW Online Auctions LLC
Type Live Webcast Auction
Date(s) 11/3/2024 - 11/30/2024
Auction Date/Time Info
Live onsite bidding will begin Saturday, November 30th @ 11am
Preview Date/Time Friday, November 15th from 11am-5pm and Friday, November 29th from 11am-5pm
Checkout Date/Time Buyers shall have 1 week from the date of the auction to remove their purchased vehicle(s)
Location
746 N Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Buyer Premium 7.00% on each sale
Description
12 Classic Cars offered by the David Kimes Estate. A beautiful collection, with the majority of these cars having been restored!
Call Jared Sipe at 260-750-1553 or email jared@sfwauction.com Mike Roy 260-437-5428 or email mike@schraderfortwayne.com for all questions and inquiries. Registration and Payment: If you are bidding online you will need to create a Hibid account (if you do not already have one) and provide a credit card with Hibid.com (your card will not be charged). Once you have a Hibid account, you can go to the auction and register anytime. Live bidders can register the day of the auction. This is a simulcast auction with live and internet bidding and a 7% BUYER'S PREMIUM added to all wininng bids. Payment shall be wire transfer or certified checks only! Please make sure your email is correct as you will not receive your invoice or periodic email notifications, if any, during the bidding period. Preview: Friday, November 15th from 11am-5pm and Friday, November 29th from 11am-5pm All vehicles will be sold "as is where is" with no physical warranty express or implied. The auction company makes every effort to take multiple pictures, note defects, and provide as much information as possible. Many of the descriptions for the vehicles have been copied from third party dealers who sold the cars to Mr. Kimes. The information is deemd to be reliable, but not guaranteed. Links have been provided, if available, to the dealer websites for some of the vehicles with additional photos and descriptions (some include videos). Photos on the dealer websites showing any accessory items or paperwork may or may not be included. Photos and information on the dealer websites who Mr. Kimes bought these cars from are 3 years old. Preview dates and times have been set and it is the buyer's responsibility to come and inspect the vehicles you wish to bid on. If you are unable to attend, please call the auction company with any questions or concerns before bidding on any vehicles or try to send someone to come preview the vehicles. We can also do private showings for anyone who cannot attend the preview dates. Auction Close Date and Format: The live auction will begin Saturday, November 30th @ 11am. This is a simulcast auction with live and internet bidding. Prebidding will take place up to that date and time. Starting at 11am on the above date, live bidding and online bidding will take place. The auction company is not responsible for any techincal issues that may arise for online bidders who cannot place their bid. Make sure you are in a location with a good internet connection. Pickup Dates, Times, and Procedures: All vehicles must be removed from the auction premise no later than 1 week after the auction. If any vehicles are still on the auction premise after Saturday, December 7th, the buyer may incur extra storage fees. Be sure you have arranged for shipping, if needed, ahead of time.
Your bid must adhere to the bid increment schedule.
Bid Amount Bid Increment
0.00 - 9,999,999.99 50.00 USD
Currency USD
Buyer Premium 7.00% on each sale
Payment Terms
A 7% BUYER'S PREMIUM added to all wininng bids. Payment shall be wire transfer or certified checks only!
The vehicles must be removed from the auction site no later than 1 week after the auction. Please make sure you have made shipping arrangments ahead of time before bidding.