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The Florida Packard Club is a Region of The Packard Club / Packard Automobile Classics, Inc.
The Florida Packard Club is a Region of The Packard Club / Packard Automobile Classics.
The 2026 Packard Meet took place on Sunday, January 25, 2026. For the first time since 1992, it was NOT held in Sarasota. This year Dave Lanning and Jacki Kaiser hosted at Dave’s home and garages in Englewood, FL. The weather was fabulous---sunny and not too hot. Fifteen fine Packards were displayed along the water in the back yard and in the side yard. Another 30 or so non-Packard automobiles were displayed elsewhere on the property. There was even a 1915 White Yellowstone Bus giving rides to spectators!
In addition to being a Packard owner, Dave Lanning is very active in the Hudson Club and owns a half-dozen special Hudsons, all of which were also on display. Lunch was available to everyone and free to Packard and Hudson drivers. It was provided by the local Lyons Club and was delicious, consisting of hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixin’s, along with drinks and chips. There were enough tables and chairs setup in one of Dave’s garages for about 50 people to sit, eat and visit inside while looking at all the automobilia.
The Meet was such a rousing success that it was decided that it will be held in the same place next year. Watch the website and newsletter for the date and time.
The following 15 Packards were displayed at the Meet. Names of the owners do not appear here, but are available to club members in our newsletter, “The Caribbean Courier.”
1915 Twin Six Runabout (Roadster)
1928 533 Runabout (Roadster)
1929 Eight Dual Cowl Phaeton
1937 115C Convertible Coupe
1937 115C Club Sedan
1939 120 Convertible Coupe
1939 110 Sedan
1940 Six Club Coupe
1941 120 Sedan
1948 Custom Eight Club Coupe
1950 Super Eight Sedan
1951 250 Convertible
1951 300 Sedan
1953 Clipper
1954 Cavalier Sedan
Click on PHOTOS tab above for more photos from the Meet as well as photos of past events.