Re: Packards GB Summer Meeting

Posted by Craig the Clipper Man On 2016/7/26 14:19:27

Steve:

I wish I could join you folks there across the pond with my '55 Clipper Constellation. Here's an example of why:

About a month ago temperatures in the Washington Metro Area were in the high 90s with high humidity. Not the optimal time to drive an antique car without air conditioning. I had driven my Clipper from Northern Virginia to northern Maryland to see Ross Miller about fixing the Torsion-Level suspension.

Everything was fine when I left his garage, but I took a wrong turn in Baltimore and ended up on city streets in the late afternoon during rush-hour traffic. I was royally lost, but luckily kind people directed me toward I-95 to Washington. However, getting to the interstate meant driving at about an average of 5 miles per hour in the blazing heat. Neither I nor my trusty Clipper were loving life at that point!

Once I got back on the highway cruising at about 70 mph, my car and I cooled off significantly and things were OK.

My point is this: Your weather at this time of the year is wonderful in the UK. The people are friendly and kind to us unruly Americans, and I wish I could join you on your tour. Happy trouble-free Packard motoring!

Craig C.