Re: '32 Light Eight Sedan - New Member

Posted by patgreen On 2011/6/3 14:04:52

As far as clubs go, there are two major Packard clubs: Packard Automobile Classics (also known as The Packard Club), which seems to be east coast oriented, and Packards International, which is more of a west coast group. The Packard club is much the bigger group.

Both have much to offer and seem to be good groups, with many local chapters.

If your schedule permits, you might enjoy the Packard Club's yearly convention, held July 11-16 in Galena, Illinois.

Galena is a picturesque small town in northwestern Illinois which featured heavily in the Civil War. Its lead mines were important contributors to the war effort. Six Union generals came from Galena; foremost was U.S. Grant, whose home is a key local attraction. The official convention site is reachable from the Packard Club website, or by Googleing.

I particularly like Galena because it caters to civilized people, not trash. very few grubby stores, a number of pleasant yet reasonable restaurants.....

Galena is about three hours from O'Hare. Closest city is Dubuque, Iowa....

It would be a wonderful opportunity to hook up with other Packard enthusiasts, see lots of Packards and generally have an interesting time.