The day was sunny, the cars shiny and proud.  More Chevys than Fords, more hot rods than restorations, but each seemed proud of their own special beauty.  The park was filled with nylon canopies, under which owners proudly watched as admirers commented on details and told stories of their own cars.  Packards three, red, beige and white, each restored in looks, but each hiding a Mopar, air conditioning and safety equipment.      The rides were improved with modern suspensions, though Packard was ahead of the game in the thirties and forties with their own version of independent suspension and true comfort and class.              Of course, it cost more than the average car of its day and it seems to have retained that financial edge over time. Robert Weaver and his very lucky daughter, Katherine (she won FOUR door prizes), drove to the park at the last minute.  They had only recently moved and Robert forgot the date.  Fortunately, he as able to score one of the last spots at the Show and Shine and I found him when I was in search of a chair and shade where I could change my lens and cool off.                                                                                                    Robert bought the Packard to run around in.  As a builder, he always likes to make things better.  He kept an eye on resale value when he decided to make the car comfortable for long drives.  "I love the '30s classics.  And this '37 was the right car."  Color choice took a while and when Robert finally settled on bright white, Katherine, age 12 was not quite sure.  She favored the flashy reds and blues she admired when she and Robert attended car events.  Once she saw the admiration and heard the glowing comments about the classy white, she decided she liked it.