Thanks Mike. Yes I know Carol very well. I used to run a sales office in Irvine, CA from 1997-2003 so I was out there every 6-8 weeks. I would visit the PI offices (inside Custom Auto Service) every chance I got. I got to know the Escalante brothers (owners of Custom Auto) pretty well and they let me wander around the shop to see what they were working on. Like a kid in a candy store Really good people.

Carol did tell me some stories about Dr. Gullet but she didn't know about the previous owner. I'll probably need to tap Fred's memory sometime.

Thanks BigKev. Got it loaded.

Maybe someone can help me. What's the trick to getting your car's picture in the owner's registry? I've put the information on but the picture does transfer over.

Thanks,

Pack120c

Thanks for the welcome John. I've enjoyed your Packard History thread this summer. This is a great site for a Packard junkie or anyone who has an interest in things automotive.

Thanks for the welcome BigKev. I will certainly register both cars. You may know something about the Caribbean. It is Matador Maroon with maroon and white interior. Formerly owned by Dr. Irwin Gullet from Oceanside,CA. He was a retired naval officer who passed away in late 1998/early 1999. Car was shipped to his son in Peoria, IL and I found it in Hemmings.

The car was in several Hollywood Christmas parades in the 1970's and 80's.

Any help researching history prior to Dr. Gullet or who may have worked on the car is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hello All:

I'm finally taking the plunge. I have been sitting on the sidelines for about 6 months viewing all the interesting and informative posts on this site. This is really a gem. So, a little bit about me. I have lived in the Chicago area since 1987 but grew up in Detroit. I have been a Packard owner since 1979 when I was in college (Wayne State Univ). At that time I purchased a 1937 120 touring sedan. I still have this car and it's finally in the midst of restoration. About time after almost 30 yrs eh? Well, that's a story for another time. I'm sure some will relate.

In 1999, frustrated not having a driveable Packard, I found a nice 1953 Caribbean. It's strictly a driver that the family has enjoyed for the last 9 years. I am the 3rd owner and have a little history on the car. California car until I got it. It has 130K on the odometer. Looks like it had a repaint around 1980. Seats were redone in naugahyde around 1968 I think. I am pretty much maintaining this car as a survivor. Can't really call it an original but it does have a nice petina. You sure don't see another on cruise nights !

Anyway, that's an introduction. I'll be tapping this font of endless Packard knowledge often.

Happy Packarding