Re: The Second Packard "Twin Six"

Posted by PackardV12fan On 2008/9/21 22:37:49
John : Again you arent being fair - you are comparing cars from different price ranges. The Packard V-12 was a more expensive car than the 8 cyl. Cads., with a MUCH larger and technically more sophisticated engine.

Now, as a Packard fan, I would note that I personally think an 8 cyl. Packard from the same price range as the 8 cyl Cad. you rode in would still be a more pleasant driving experience, perhas even a better car !

As a side-note, of course the Cad. V-12's and V-16's thru 1937 were magnificent LOOKING power-plants, well-built, and nice-drivers. The Cad. V-16 of 1938-1940 was in some ways superior to the Packard V-12 - this was a much more modern "short stroke" design, much smoother than the Packard V-12. I would also have to admit that the '38-40 V-16 Cads. had a superior all-steel body. As you may recall, I told you that at one time I owned the "Mae West" Series 90 (1938 Cadillac V-16 Imperial Formal Sedan) when it was still in mint mint mint condition, so a direct side-by-sid comparison was avail. to me.

My own view as a car buff is that we are not and should not think of ourselves in competiion with each other's cars; some of my best friends drive classic-era Cadillacs !

Each of my fellow car buff friend's cars has a special story to tell, and has a special place in our lives.

It dosnt bother me, and it shouldn't bother anyone else, that when I get together with other car buffs that mine or someone else's car has this or that feature that is "bigger, better, or faster". It DOES bother me on the rare occasions when someone gets their nose out of joint because their little fantasy gets challenged by some real-world facts. I dont see how inferring our fellow chatters are "pathalogical liars" benefits old car buffs.

I have been invited to exhibit my Packard Twelve in a VERY prestegious concourse next week-end. Good chance my car will be the "doggiest" there (this is where the guys bring out cars that have been finished like costume jewelery -driven off enclosed trailers right on the grass; many have never touched pavement ! ).

Betcha we will all have a lot of fun, perhaps learn a thing or two we didn't have a chance to learn before, and no-one would care if mine is the rattiest car there (as it may well be ! ).

In my view, we best serve the old car hobby, and the history it represents, by having a sense of sportsmanship and a spirit of mutual assistance. Not clear how a small minority of the guys in here think they help anyone by getting nasty.

There is a lot to be learned, and a lot of fun to be shared. And the more we try to be ACCURATE with what we learn and share, the better we serve each other.

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