Re: Bob Turnquist

Posted by Russell James On 2009/4/6 7:18:55

This news is sad, it is a bit like losing a companion (which may seem a bit strange, but I'll explain...)

You see, my first glimpse of some of the magnificant range of Packards produced came from pouring over Robert Turnquist's The Packard Story as a teenager in the late 60's. His maroon and white Convertible Sedan by Dietrich (1 of 3 built) is still etched in my memory. I still have the original copy of the book that would be pulled out on many a rainy day to absorb it's contents and dream of seeing some of these cars.

Some of the cars we never saw in Australia, like the custom bodies and thanks to Robert, and his book, we did get a much richer knowledge and appreciation of the Packard marque.

Thanks Dave (Owen_Dyneto) for the news that the records collected over many years will be placed well.

A time of sadness, yes and of appreciation to the contribution he made in the lives of many of us around the globe.

RIP Sir