Re: Thoughts On Recruiting The Next Generation

Posted by portlandon On 2011/12/30 15:40:30

I wonder if Model A clubs/owners were going through the same scenario in the 1970's?

Or the Model T Clubs/owners were going through the same scenarios in the 1950's?

The Model T's are almost non existent today. Or atleast I never see them.

And Model A's I see are either modified, or for sale. And I just don't see anyone younger than 65 owning them. There are exceptions I am sure.

I think that the young owners of today want cars that can keep up with modern traffic, and have the modern comforts of toda. They must also be affordable to own and maintain. Now, having owned many different makes and eras of cars over the years, I can honestly say that Packard's are alot more expensive to purchase and restore than say a Ford or Chevy. That may be fine for those who are already settled in life and can afford that. But the youth are budget conscious. Why should they pay 5 times as much for a Packard project then say a '65 Mustang or '57 Ford? As I grew, my automotive tastes matured as well. And I could afford better vehicles. So after time, I assume some will eventually come around to Packards. I also think they will be modifying them to be more drivable and comfortable. As long as they don't get chased off by purists, the future of the Packard Hobby will live on. It will just look different.

This is just my 2 cents.