Re: ERRORS in info

Posted by Peter Hartmann On 2008/8/1 19:18:26

Hi Dave !

At least I think your name is Dave. Refresh my memory; dont you have a "356" ( Clipper Super ) and live in Ontario ?

Are you anywhere near Killarney (a resort town on the north shore of Lake Huron ? We have a Lake (amphib. aircraft owner's convention) there on the weekend of Sept. 6-7). Love to see your Clipper - as we discussed, we had a Clipper Super for many years.

Yes, I am a member of the CCCA, along with many other old car buff organizations. No, I dont wear those silly pants or hats !

Which reminds me, did you ever see my post (before I got kicked off of the AACA site) explaining to you that if you are getting an average of 15 mpg that is just fine for your engine ?

In the post that got me kicked off the AACA site, I explained that the "22 mpg" you heard, probably came from old MOBIL OIL COMPANY "Mobilgas Economy Run" info. In that post, I explained that, yes, a '47 Packard DID get 22 mpg, but you shouldnt feel bad, as that was either a six or a small eight, much lighter and less powerful cars.

The fact that "big" engined Packards are MUCH faster and more powerful then the "junior" cars... seems to get some people all upset. They think we are some kind of snobs. Nothing could be further than the truth, which is simply Packard gave a good car for the money in ALL the price classes it competed in. I cant imagine why a guy with a "junior" Packard would feel offended if Packard ALSO gave good value for the money in the much higher price classes it also competed in !

Dont forget to let me know how far you are from Killarney!

P F H