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

Posted by Craig the Clipper Man On 2013/4/30 11:58:49

Oh yeah ... one more thing. I think you need to tell any young person interested in acquiring a Packard that he or she should first get buy-in from his/her significant other. This is not an especially easy thing to do, considering the amount these cars cost, their maintenance costs, storage, etc. One thing that works is to explain that in general, a Packard in good condition is definitely less expessive to own than a comparably priced boat! Maintenance costs for a boat are sky-high, and depending on the size, you have to pay for docking. A Packard is more practical too; you can actually drive it around, as opposed to having to go to a lake or river to take a boat out.

One thing that I did that I think was a good idea was to emphasize the social factor in owning a Packard. There are fun clubs offering tours, get-togethers, and swap meets that bring a non-mechanical spouse into the event. Despite that fact that we are generally younger than most of the members, we have always felt very welcomed and enjoy the company of fellow owners. You know they have your back, so if anything were to happen on the road, they would be there to help. They give great advice and can steer you to good deals as well.

A few weeks ago, as we were driving our Clipper along a stretch of road, my wife smiled and told me that she was so glad that we bought this wonderful car. That made the whole thing worthwhile.