It's kinda funny, I both laugh and cry when folk say that "kids" my age are all interested in muscle cars and rice rockets. I bought my first car at age 22, a '52 200, and I cannot even begin to name the number of old cars my brothers have had (or still have) over the years (the oldest of which is the '50 Willys Jeepster, most obscure is the '72 Toyota Crown). The last car show I was at, I was talking to the other Packard owners, and only one of them actually seemed interested in the fact that a young buck like myself was into old cars other then the big 3. The rest of the owners.... Well, let's just say, the nicest of them spoke to me in a tone that implied I should be asking "Who makes Packard?". I don't pretend to know all there is to know about cars, but I've pulled the 200's engine apart, and I'm reasonably certain I could put it back together, too. The official Packard club turned me right off joining, simply due to their "grayer-there-for-holier-then-thou" attitude.

Then I found these forums, and haven't looked back! ^_^ I can never says kudos enough to Big Kev and the rest for getting this going, and keeping it going. It really helps when you're young, working three jobs over six or sevens days a week just to survive, to have a place you can go and get support and resources for the hobby that keeps you going. It's so cool to see so many other young'ns here, all as into the "rich man's car" as the older gen.

Thank you, to all of you, young and old, guys and gals, for keeping a grand old car maker on the road, and in people's hearts and minds.

- Kay

Attach file:

---

  (15.05 KB)

*whistles* Sweetness! I smell a road trip to Texas, boys! What I wouldn't give to find all the other little places like that through out the country!

- Kay

Ah, the joys (dangers? ) of credit card + internet. ^_^ Just ordered a pair of t-shirts from the store. And I wonder why I don't have the money to restore my '52? Great work, Kev! Many, many thanks for all the hard work you do! I just hope I'm able to help some day soon!

- Kay

There's nothing available from Kanter or Max Merrit?

- Kay

Ooooooo! Pretty! *pokes 200* Why can't you look like that?

200: *pokes wallet*

-_- Right. Never mind.

Gorgeous 400, Princess! Must admit, I'm slightly jealous. You essentially grew up with that car, so you already know it and it's personality. Mine? Bought it last year, and as soon as it was in the shop, the boys started pulling pieces off of it. !_! I never did get a shot of the interior, though I managed to get some shots of the whole car /before/ the big bits started flying off. (Now I just need to get my scanner working :P ) But I digress.

She's a beaut! My advice? Keep it. It's part of the family, it's a great convo piece, and, if nothing else, you'll never loose your car in a parking lot again. ;) :D

Love the layout changes! And no worries about it being too busy for dial-up - I've got that, plus a horribly slow computer, and it came up no problem. Really loving the 'recent photos' changes!