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09-14-2004, 10:21 PM
On Saturday, I went to meet the arrival of the Great San Francisco-to-Santa Monica Open Road Race, put on by Martin Swig of the California Mille. This was the first running of this 'Revival Rallye' and the group was kept small and intimate. It also functioned as a 'test run' for the future.
There were some extrordinary cars there, including the Lime green Talbot, the Black Stutz, a Chrysler that has participated in several Mille Miglias, and two very special 'specials', the black Packard 12 Speedster, and the white 1928 Packard Zeppelin Special.
Here is info from a friend on the Packard 12.
"The Packard 12 speedster was built for Packard ace-engineer and executive Colonel Jesse Vincent. Vincent was the key figure in many Packard milestones, including the Liberty aero engine of WWI, the 12-cylinder marine engines used in PT boats, and almost every production model.
The car was kept by Packard for many years at the company's proving grounds, and served as a test-bed for many mechanical and styling exercises. I have a photo in my office of Jesse Vincent in this car (equipped with cycle fenders and other street garb) in a famous contest that "raced" the speedster with a golf ball hit by golf great (and loyal Packard customer) Gene Sarazen. "
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Best regards,
Steven
There were some extrordinary cars there, including the Lime green Talbot, the Black Stutz, a Chrysler that has participated in several Mille Miglias, and two very special 'specials', the black Packard 12 Speedster, and the white 1928 Packard Zeppelin Special.
Here is info from a friend on the Packard 12.
"The Packard 12 speedster was built for Packard ace-engineer and executive Colonel Jesse Vincent. Vincent was the key figure in many Packard milestones, including the Liberty aero engine of WWI, the 12-cylinder marine engines used in PT boats, and almost every production model.
The car was kept by Packard for many years at the company's proving grounds, and served as a test-bed for many mechanical and styling exercises. I have a photo in my office of Jesse Vincent in this car (equipped with cycle fenders and other street garb) in a famous contest that "raced" the speedster with a golf ball hit by golf great (and loyal Packard customer) Gene Sarazen. "
http://www.s91227504.onlinehome.us/rr/sfsm.html
Best regards,
Steven