The smell of the road

This apparently aired on Israeli television -- an ad for Route 66 cologne, from Coty. Much of the footage was shot at Roy's, on Route 66 in Amboy, Calif. I think Coty quit making it. It's no longer listed on Coty's Web site, and it's out of stock at many online retailers. Here's a description: … Continue reading The smell of the road

Vintage Roadside has a new Route 66-related T-shirt

The good folks at Vintage Roadside, which put old graphics of defunct roadside businesses on apparel, have released a new image from the Mother Road. They have a T-shirt featuring Gwinn's Restaurant and Drive-In at 2915 E. Colorado Blvd. (Route 66) in Pasadena, Calif. The restaurant featured a striking Mid-Century design. The restaurant was in … Continue reading Vintage Roadside has a new Route 66-related T-shirt