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

Posted by jdp3 On 2013/5/1 13:43:34

I think someone said earlier that the car chooses you. Well, that was the case for me. I'm 33, and have long been into cars courtesy of my Dad and my brother. Like many others, I grew up "helping" change oil and tires and clean the family cars at an early age. Mostly on the family's 64 Malibu. Mom was the original owner, and got the car and her first date with my dad on the same day...and both still run!

When I was little, I remember my brother had this collection of coins with different cars on them. Mostly coach built type cars. I remember always being intrigued by that one Packard coin for some reason!

My first love wound up being a 68 Mustang Fastback when I was 16. I must admit, Mustangs will always remain my first love, and I've owned many. One day though, while driving across the country with my wife, I happened on a 1951 2 door 200 in South Dakota, and I just had to have it. That big grill, the lines, 3 on the tree w/overdrive and a straight 8... Who could resist?!!

It's been two years since I've owned her, and although she's not seen the road yet, we are very close. I hope to get her to Lead East later this year for those of you who know what that is. There was a serious lack of Packards there last year...as in none...and that is not acceptable. How else will we keep the even younger folks than I interested if there's none around at any of the shows!

Thanks for listening...I've enjoyed this thread!