This is the building which houses the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum. It was founded to preserve the history of The Packard Motor Company. There was a time when The Packard was considered to be the finest automobile in the world. The museum is home to 22 Pre-War Packards ranging from the 1900's to the 1940's. All of the cars are in full working order. The museum also houses lots of memorabilia including hundreds of old dashboard clocks (self-winding), hood ornaments, side lamps, and much more. In my opinion, these cars are pieces of art, beautifully crafted, and every bit as inspiring as any sculpture in any museum, anywhere. Soon, I will show you the cars themselves.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
NOT TOO OLD TO TANGO
This is the building which houses the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum. It was founded to preserve the history of The Packard Motor Company. There was a time when The Packard was considered to be the finest automobile in the world. The museum is home to 22 Pre-War Packards ranging from the 1900's to the 1940's. All of the cars are in full working order. The museum also houses lots of memorabilia including hundreds of old dashboard clocks (self-winding), hood ornaments, side lamps, and much more. In my opinion, these cars are pieces of art, beautifully crafted, and every bit as inspiring as any sculpture in any museum, anywhere. Soon, I will show you the cars themselves.
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From the land of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo I can assure you that the long gone Packard is quite well known and revered here. If you have any doubt check the Packard entry on Wikipedia and click on the 'italian' version.
ReplyDeleteAwaiting the cars!
Venice of America? What a lovely place. Thanks for visiting Joyoz Photography.
ReplyDeleteWe have an antique car museum here in Tallahassee too! I love going there with my grandson.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Packards. In fact, we have a man in our neighborhood who has one! They were great machines. I shall look forward to seeing your upcoming photos!
ReplyDeleteWe love this kind of Museum! Great post and perfect shot!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Interesting post especially since there are two major car companies now in such financial trouble. A museum such as this one reminds us that even the finest car makers can fail.
ReplyDeleteThanks alot dear ;)
ReplyDeletei will see yours too :)
Do you have any of the antique gas pumps in this museum?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the pictures of the Packard cars.
Hey I like your art./artist widget!! It's Matisse today, one of my very favorite artists.
ReplyDeleteBack to your photo, I 'd like to see inside. You might enjoy Ted's Garage,a place I've posted about several times. You can do a search and find them.
I like that church steeple as well. What church is it?
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