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The Florida Packard Club is a Region of The Packard Club / Packard Automobile Classics.
Tom Kaiser co-founded the Devereaux-Kaiser Car Show with his longtime friend, Maurice Devereaux, in 1970 and never missed the meet in 45 years. It continues as the largest collector car show in Florida now sponsored by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund and remains a free event, at his direction.
Last year's Meet was held at Dave Lanning's home and garages in Englewood, FL. The response was overwhelmingly positive, so we'll be back at Dave's place next year! So, mark your calendar now for Sunday, January 31, 2027, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The address is 6186 McKinley Terrace, Englewood, FL 34224. In addition to being a Packard owner, Davie is a longtime Hudson addict (an affliction known as being a Hudnut). So, the Hudson Club will be joining us again. As always, lunch is available to all and FREE to Packard drivers.
If you have questions about the Meet, you can call Dave Lanning at 941-468-3933 or email him at hudnut40@gmail.com. Or call Jacki Kaiser at 941-290-0805 or email her at irishredtoo@gmail.com.
56th Annual Devereax-Kaiser Car Show
January 17, 2027
Tour news
Mark your calendar and book your room!
7th Annual Florida Packard Club Weekend Tour and Meet
April 15-19, 2027 in Tallahassee
34th Annual Florida Packard Club Meet
Sunday, January 31, 2027
We are excited to host another fun Packard Tour in 2027. Every year, we move our tour to a different city. The last one was in Avon Park. This year, we'll be in Tallahassee for the second time. The host hotel will be Staybridge Inn and Suites and our block of rooms is priced at $129 (Studio Queen Suite) to $139 (King Suite) plus tax. Several years ago, we invited the Classic Car Club (CCCA) to join our Ocala Tour. This year we're pairing up with another great club, The H.H. Franklin Club (visit www.franklincar.org). Great participation is expected, so book your room now, then complete your registration when the form is ready. You'll need to book with a credit card, but the room can be cancelled without charge up to 72 hours prior to your arrival date. Call Staybridge at 850-219-7000 and use group name "Antique Car Tour" and group code "CAR" for our room block. The registration form and itinerary will appear in the coming newsletter and on the CLUB EVENTS page of our website as soon as possible.
Count on three fun-filled days of back-roads touring, including stops at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, Wakulla Springs, Bradley's Country Store and other fun places. And we'll make a stop at Norm's Garage! Bring your Packard or register to ride in a member's Packard or Franklin (subject to availability). There will be plenty of parking for Packards, trailers, and RVs. So, please plan to attend!