Featured Cars
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American actress Carole Lombard has many claims to fame. Carole has been recognised by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest stars of all time and was the highest paid Hollywood star of the late 1930s. -
I've always had a passion for cars especially unusual, pristine cars. -
1941 Packard Rollson All Weather Cabriolet 1907 model 794 on 138 inch wheelbase -
The Packard was a 1918 Twin Six driven by Selwyn Craig, the first Packard to be imported into New Zealand as the official car for Governor General Lord Jellicoe. -
The 1947 Clipper that we purchased from Dennis Mitchell approx 10 years ago -
Back in July, Rob and I took Mum and Dad away for a few days, down south, ostensibly to take the 745 for a run to the Chateau Tongariro. There is a bit of history to this car, and I wrote to the manager of the hotel, explaining the link between this car and the Chateau, during the years of the 2nd World War. -
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Packard Proving Ground at Utica, Michigan, 20 miles north of the Packard factories in Detroit. -
This was Dallas and Sue’s first official event with their Packard and was the occasion of their daughter Aeron and Hayden’s beautiful autumn wedding. -
In 1977 I noted that two derelict Clippers were stored on a coastal section close to where I still live. I purchased the two cars which were both partially dismantled. One was very badly rusted and was eventually scrapped. Many parts from the second car were retained. Restoration of the better car commenced. -
On the Internet I was even able to view the original sales brochure for the Packard one-ten and one-twenty; it said the 1941 model was Brimming with Beauty and from front or rear the Packard Coupe models had Beauty and Individuality that was theirs alone they were the Class of 41. -
Some members may remember back at the 2000 Hamilton International VCC rally we went to see an unrestored 1931 833 Packard. -
It was a great drive, with our 1938 Packard Super 8 performing faultlessly. -
Although quite a lot of unexpected bodywork was needed which took about twelve months, we succeeded in attending the Napier Art Deco weekend where some of our Packard members would have seen the finished article, a 1941 160 convertible coupe. -
An advert in Beaded Wheels sparked the imagination and Brent, Brian Belcher and I set off to view the Packard Roadster Project in Whangarei. -
