New murals at the Blue Swallow

Bill Kinder, co-owner of the Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., showed us new murals that recently were painted by a traveling artist.

These murals are painted inside the garages that are next to the rooms. The murals really bring vibrant color in an unexpected place.

Bill Kinder with likenesses of Lightning McQueen and Sally the Porsche from the movie Cars, along with the Cadillac Range in the background.
Bill Kinder with likenesses of Lightning McQueen and Sally the Porsche from the movie "Cars," along with the Cadillac Range in the background.
Mater in front of the Radiator Springs Mountain, which is inspired by Tucumcari Mountain.
Mater in front of the Radiator Springs Mountain, which is inspired by Tucumcari Mountain.
Emily, aka Redforkhippie, and her new dog Riggie with Fillmore from the movie Cars.
Emily, aka Redforkhippie, and her new dog Riggie with Fillmore from the movie "Cars."
A salute to the film Easy Rider, much of which took place on Route 66.
A salute to the film "Easy Rider," much of which took place on Route 66.
A salute to Cyrus Avery, the Father of Route 66.
A salute to Cyrus Avery, the "Father of Route 66."
And, finally, a simple scene of the Mother Road itself.
And, finally, a simple scene of the Mother Road itself.

5 thoughts on “New murals at the Blue Swallow”

  1. Wow, those are fantastic! Makes me want to stay there just to get a shot of my car in their garage!

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  2. Our whole family are big fans of the movie CARS. But my favorite has to be the Mother Road that continues off into the horizon.
    Just.Wow.

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  3. They look terrific! I need to park my Sportster in front of them and get some pictures!

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  4. The mural of Cyrus Avery is funny. He looks like he’s ready to tear off somebody’s head.

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