Re: Message from the National Packard Museum in Warren, Ohio
Posted by Leeedy On 2020/5/10 17:27:16
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BH wrote:
Thanks for the clarification on that Caribbean's fuel system, Leeedy.
I only went Googling to find out about the Warren Museum's acquisition, but was confused by some of the (mis)statements about the car in that Tribune Chronicle article.
I probably have that issue of the TPC, but it's boxed up in offsite storage, and I wasn't interested in digging that deep into the matter. I've lost a lot of interest in the hobby, but do hope to check out the Hughes car in person, someday
I have been interested in Packards since the 1940s. When I was in college, I was so crazy about Packards and had a limited budget too. But I bought a 1956 Caribbean convertible and tow-barred the car from Florida to California in the early 1970s. I suspect I hold the world's record for tow-barring a Packard-and I have photos to prove it.
But yes, my level of interest ebbs and flows. I have even taken breaks away from the hobby. Years ago I was working feverishly in the car business, 6 to 7 days a week, spending up to 6 months a year out of the country. I hardly ever saw a 40-hour work week for nearly 25 years, so it was extremely difficult to keep up with old cars, much less the hobby. And it was hugely discouraging when several of my cars were stolen years ago. Among those stolen was my beloved 1956 Caribbean convertible (with factory air and wire wheels) that I tow-barred cross-country. But I can assure you, I will always, always love Packard automobiles and their history. That's permanent.
Here's a thought. While many of us are cooped up at home, now might just be the ideal time to break out all of those old Cormorant magazines and browse. It is amazing to see and read some of the fascinating history of Packard automobiles and the company that made them!
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