Re: WHY THE NONSENCE ?

Posted by Mathew Rattray On 2008/11/3 2:48:12

The younger generation were not there back when Packard was a house hold name, but thanks to books such as that written by Beverley Rae Kimes and other we can learn about the history.

If we discourage the involvement of younger generations in Packards they will loose interest in these cars. Personally when I began looking at vintage cars I spoke to guys in model A clubs, chev clubs etc but none seemed to want to talk to a 16yr old kid, but when I contacted an Australian Packard member he made me feel welcome and invited me to the club, and everyone in the Australian club has been so welcoming and helpful. You don't find that in many clubs. This little story shows that we should accept the younger members and realise there knowledge may not be as good as the older generation and should assist them and correct their mistakes. I know I have found out allot about the cars and the company from asking different people. That is the only way we learn.