Re: What would you have if you didn't have a Packard?

Posted by BreakingPackard On 2013/11/4 22:34:33

Every relationship has [at least] two terms. There will never be another car that will ever have as much effect on me as did the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado. Because of what that car was and because of what I was -- a teenager -- at the time. A beautiful car. Like a modern version of the Cord 810. A real Up Front statement. And fast 0-60 7.2 sec top speed 130.

The 1967 Eldorado. Dark and beautiful.

I love automatics and torque converters. Someday would like to have a 1956 Buick with the complex Dynaflow transmission. Twin turbine torque converter with variable pitch stator blades.

HH56 I have a 1996 XJ12. I saw this engine when it was new in London in 1971. In dealers' showrooms up on stands. Always wanted one. Has a beautiful quiet sound when one starts it not like any engine I've heard before. Hardly ever drive it.

Right now I'm happy with my two "new" '54 Ultramatic Patricians.

Of course a Cadillac V16 would be cool ...