Re: Would you treat another Packard enthusiast badly for having a modified Packard?

Posted by Peter Packard On 2009/4/13 6:40:34

G'day all, I would agree with all of the discussion at this point, as we all have an interest in a line of cars with no production since 1958. I have half a dozen Packards on the road ( albeit most with the steering wheel on the wrong side), and as I get older I note that there are fewer and fewer new members coming through with the same interest, most are birthed after 1960.
I prefer original cars and have some real survivors which I reckon are too good to restore. I also have my Packard "hot-rod" which goes like stink but still doesn't stop very well after the second 100 mph run. This car was junk when I got it and I have given it another life.
I admire all cars and owners, who have the pride to actually show up at events. These are the up and coming enthusiasts of our international car movement and they should be encouraged and welcomed. I am a member of six car clubs in Australia and they are all ageing and concerned about getting new blood into the system.
I am also in an Antique motorbike Club and we are having no such problem. We have invested in a "welcome all- no matter what they ride' attitude and particularly encourage the ladies. We have gone from 100 members to nearly 300 in 4 years. We regularly get 60 riders to an outing including up to 8 Ladies at a ride.
I am convinced that we need to encourage any attendees to our car outings, to cast as wide a net as possible. I am constantly encouraged by the first thread response of a new info.com visitor.
best regards Peter Toet