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

Posted by Mike On 2012/10/30 9:05:07

"I would think that with young folks, affordability would be the biggest driver in these economically-challenged times."


That's it for sure. However, "normal" cars like camaros, GTOs, chevelles, etc are all getting cheaper or as cheap as nice packards go for. 15k will get you a hell of a nice A body right now, when it used to be 25-30.

5K will get you a nice driver of almost any era.



About not touching the cars, someone here told a story somewhat like below (don't remember who, sorry):

"So i asked the kid and his mom if he'd like a picture behind the wheel. She was shocked and the kid was so excited and climbed in and played like he was driving and got some photos, hands on all the dash controls, etc.

She looked back and said thank you so much, the kid was smiling from ear to ear. I said no problem, i don't care, it's not my car.

The look on her face was priceless! But i assured her it was, and i'm sure they'll both remember that day."


I can't resist using that line when i let people in my cars now.