Re: What would you have if you didn't have a Packard?
Posted by Tim Cole On 2016/6/5 19:14:47
The main advantage of the Woodlite was reduced wind resistance which added around 6 mph to the top speed. I've never seen a demonstration so I have no opinion on the performance of the units. They must have had some merit or the photo below wouldn't exist.
I been driving my modern car for 20 years and don't plan on replacing it. In the old days pre-war Packards drove better than a lot of brand new modern cars. The same can't be said today so the allure isn't the same.
Since I don't like the way the cars are being restored I've lost interest. When I was at the CCCA annual meeting there was a 41 Cadillac with a very authentic restoration. I'd rather have a car like that than some of the Packard crap floating around. However, when I retire I'll want a second car and wouldn't consider anything beyond early OBDII. I joke with engineers in Detroit that my next car will be Model A Ford which costs less than a new car and costs less to maintain. Then if I want to drive somewhere far away I'll just rent a modern junker or take the bus.
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I been driving my modern car for 20 years and don't plan on replacing it. In the old days pre-war Packards drove better than a lot of brand new modern cars. The same can't be said today so the allure isn't the same.
Since I don't like the way the cars are being restored I've lost interest. When I was at the CCCA annual meeting there was a 41 Cadillac with a very authentic restoration. I'd rather have a car like that than some of the Packard crap floating around. However, when I retire I'll want a second car and wouldn't consider anything beyond early OBDII. I joke with engineers in Detroit that my next car will be Model A Ford which costs less than a new car and costs less to maintain. Then if I want to drive somewhere far away I'll just rent a modern junker or take the bus.
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