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Yes indeed, and fascinating too! Such a wealth of information which I gather barely touches the surface of Leeedy’s wonderful collection, which I would love to visit sometime should he be in the mood.
It would be great to see a separate one of the Packard organs and pianos although as Leeedy mentioned, they are covered here already.
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Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
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When I was a kid growing up in Sacramento in the ‘50s, me best friend had a Schwinn with the front spring and I always wanted one like that but never did get one. Riding his, it was very comfortable.
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Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
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Happy New Year to you too Leeedy!
A wealth of knowledge about "Packard" bikes, have learnt so much about them because of this thread. I remember the time you graciously gave me in the Society of Automotive Historians tent at Hershey in 2018 along with signing and endorsing your Creative Industries book. I'd post a photo of you with the book, but I can't recall whether you agreed the photo could be published. Let me know one way or another.
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/o[]o\ ====  Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this?  Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Well, Happy New Year to you too. Thanks for the kind words. And no problem with posting the photo from the Hershey SAH event. BTW, I was stationed with Australians while in Vietnam (yes they were there too). And then many years later found myself (among many other responsibilities with my employer of 20 years) placed in charge of New Model Training for Ford and Mazda of Australia. We had fun times many nights on the town in Hiroshima, Japan! But that's another story. Also years ago when I had a very tall, beautiful Aussie girlfriend, we used to visit the long-gone Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas. A lot. She got a kick out of confusing the little guys (in full Ferengi costumes and make-up) who ran Quark's Bar (this was a real place). We did this by giving them Australian money! The kind with the little clear windows in it. They would look at US as if we just stepped out of a flying saucer! And told us the currency was not translatable to "gold pressed Latinum." But that's another story too! LOL. Enjoyed meeting you at the SAH event and look forward to chatting again. Best Regards and Wishes for a Happy, Prosperous, Packard-filled New Year!
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Thanks for the very kind words. I extend my Best Wishes for a Happy, Prosperous, Packard-filled New Year! By the way. Donald Duck is nearly 6 feet tall and the entire original display from 1949 is motorized and animated. VERY rare. Donald actually pedals along and his eyes roll up and down as he pedals. And don't believe anything the so-called "expert" said about Donald Duck bicycles on the TV show, Pawn Stars... this guy was dead wrong. Absolutely wrong! Donald Duck bicycles were made for several years, not one. And yes, I've got the original factory literature to prove it! And yes, Shelby Cycle Company made some Packard bicycles too! Oh... and Robby is telling the truth below. We indeed have known one another for a very long time! I first saw Robby in 1956 in Forbidden Planet movie at the Adams Theater in downtown Detroit. But I met him live and face-to face (so to speak) in California in 1973. For a time in the 1970s, Robby and his special futuristic car lived (along with some interesting Packards and other incredible stuff) at a long-gone place in Buena Park, California known as Movieworld Cars Of The Stars. I was involved in a vintage swap meet held there in their parking lot back then. I also have actual photos of Robby and me shaking hands in 1974 on a re-created set of Forbidden Planet at Burbank, California. Yes, I am serious and not delirous! Attach file:  DonaldDuckAnimatedDisplayWM.jpg (410.36 KB) Robby&Bicycle2WM.jpg (208.50 KB) NewHangingBicyclesTooWM copy.jpg (228.20 KB)
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Thanks Leeedy, photo posted.
Unfortunately, age has caught up with me precluding further attendance at Hershey. I'd like to catch up but it'll have to be digitally through PackardInfo. Attach file: Leon at Hershey 2018.JPG (265.65 KB)
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/o[]o\ ==== Bowral, Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia "Out of chaos comes order" - Nietzsche. 1938 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD 1941 One-Twenty Club Coupe - SOLD 1948 Super Eight Limo, chassis RHD - SOLD 1950 Eight Touring Sedan - SOLD What's this? Put your Packard in the Packard Vehicle Registry! Here's how! Any questions - PM or email me at ozstatman@gmail.com |
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Wow.... thanks for the photo! And age or no age... we'll continue staying in touch one way or the other. My new book on the 1956 Plymouth Plainsman concept car (it was built at Ghia along with the Packard Predictor) will cover its life. Including the time that Plainsman spent in the Australian outback. And how the name inspired the regular production Australian Plainsman wagons. True story. So stay tuned! Be well and above all, keep having fun... and keep playing with Packards in 2023.
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Leeedy, this is true albeit a discussion forum in the General section. I was asking about a separate Packard Biles section. Happy New Year!
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This item turned up in one of my bicycle wholesale-distributor catalogues from 1939. Even though it is not a Packard bicycle, I thought I would share this. Since there has been so much recent interest and curiosity about items branded "Packard"... and just to show yours truly has and loves all things Packard. So check this one out.
In the late 1930s a company marketed what they branded a "PACKARD Lektro-Shaver" electric razor line. Not only were they selling the Packard Lektro-Shaver, but they also sold two different men's and women's shaving kits. These were: 1.) Packard Lektro-Shaver Accessory Kit 2.) Packard Lektro-Shaver Fitted Leather Travel Kit. Just when you thought you either had or knew everything branded "Packard." Oh, and no. They did not give you one of these to "sweeten the deal" on a Packard automobile. And Packard Motor Car Company was not involved (officially) with Packard Lektro-Shavers and shaving kits. Have a look... and I'm betting most (if not all) of you have never seen one... Have fun! Attach file:  PackardLektroShaver&KitsLeeedyWM.jpeg (370.77 KB)
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