Re: Dealer List

Posted by BH On 2009/8/13 13:17:21

Howard -

As far as technical merit for keeping the cars on the road, there's probably no benefit. I suspect that any dealership buildings left standing have long been picked clean of parts, literature, and relevant artifacts.

I suppose on could ask the same question about production records.

Yet, I think a database of Packard dealerships may be of interest if people are curious about any listings in their area, look to see what became of the dealership and owner, and report back. For some it may be nothing more than sightseeing. Pix of dealership buildings, past and present, seem to be of interest to some Packard folk, but may have value for architectural appreciation. The color postcard of the Noll Auto Co. showroom, full of '56s, seemed to attract a lot of interest.

Mind you, I'm just putting out food for thought - already have too much on my own plate to work with (but haven't forgotten about the package you sent me, Howard).

Yet, there must be other reasons of interest as it seems there are others who have collected this info over the years. If so, I'd like to hear about them.

Perhaps those who are interested in the results can step up to the plate and take on the "transcription" work. If none, then so be it. I'll let the users decide.