Re: If you are under sixty, how did you get interested in Packards?

Posted by Paul Weeks On 2012/10/30 19:10:54

When I was a kid there was an "old" lady who worked downtown in the little town where I still live and she drove a powder blue, 48, 49 or 50 Packard club sedan. This was in the mid 60's and I was fascinated by her car! Mrs. Childress told me the car was a 25th anniversary present to her from her late husband. She never intended to drive any other car, and she in fact did not. She drove the car until she stopped driving and then the car went to her grandson. When I was with my mother or grandmother, they were always thrilled to find Mrs. Childress at work. The first thing out of my mouth was, "Mrs. Childress, may I sit in your car while Momma/ Meme shops???" She was so gracious and trusting, she always said yes and ignored the horn blasts and 'pretend' driving every time! I knew from then on I wanted to own a bathtub Packard some day... I often wonder about that car... Who knows, maybe it is owned by one of you???!!!