Re: In la-la land, or can a Pack 120 coupe be purchased for 25G's or less?

Posted by Dave Brownell On 2016/12/12 14:57:21

Garrett:
Years ago, when we were six or seven, we did not always play well together. Now, at sixty or seventy, things might not have changed much, but we do now know what interests us more clearly. On a spectrum that ranges from Fred and Tim, to Howard, Hans, Guscha and OD/Dave, there's enough wisdom about Packards to keep me coming back daily. Crabby, opinionated or just downright practical, the advice is welcome to me, no matter the source. I thank Big Kev and the frequent posters who keep this site helpful and usually entertaining. With three Packards, I am sometimes in great need of both.

Sorry to hear of your head injury, but it sounds like you have a healthy self-awareness and a caring family to watch you do what you do. Have all the fun you can, just as long as no one gets hurt. My own realities are catching up with me. I have been recently banned from gutter cleaning for fear of a four story fall. I recently mis-stepped while walking two strong dogs and fell flat on my face for what must have been the first time in sixty-five years. But, I can still remember the thrill of a new dealer's unveiling of a 51 Packard and a neighbor bringing home his brand new 1954 Skylark. That's the one advantage old guys like us have over our kids and grandchildren. We can still remember the new car smell of our old car treasures. No apologies needed. Stay vertical and do it with a smile. An old Packard to talk to might not be a bad idea either.