Easy driver?

Posted by Dave Brownell On 2014/1/27 20:34:45

I tend to drive my 56 like a little old man and let modern traffic pass me on the left. Next weekend, it will be going for about 85 miles to a car show in all sorts of Sunday traffic. Somehow, driving it makes me think that it would be a horrible choice if it were my daily driver.

My daily is a 2013 VW GTI that my sons call The Anti-Packard, because everything it does is diametrically opposed to the Packard way of driving. My 1967 Corvette makes me feel the same way; fun to drive and be seen in, but not well suited for today's traffic.

While the 56 does well on the Interstate and has a ride that is hard to beat with modern cars, agility and economy are qualities none of us would expect in our 58 year old cars. Is there anyone on this forum who still uses their Packard as their daily driver? If so, how is the car and the driver holding up?