“American Giants” video series coming to YouTube

This looks like fun. Stone Baker soon will launch "American Giants," a series of online films about Muffler Men -- the tall fiberglass figures that graced roadside America during the 1960s and '70s. Baker uploaded a teaser video about his project: https://youtu.be/MUCZyAs0fAo The unique Gemini Giant at the Launching Pad restaurant on Route 66 in … Continue reading “American Giants” video series coming to YouTube

Retro car-rental company adds cheaper option to travel Route 66

Blacktop Candy's, a company that gained notice a few weeks ago for offering rentals of classic cars on which to drive Route 66, announced it has added an option that's more flexible and cheaper. Company president Scott Shinn says the new Standard option goes for $7,490 for two adults. The details: 19 days of car … Continue reading Retro car-rental company adds cheaper option to travel Route 66

Nonprofit group acquires historic Rancho Cucamonga gas station

A local nonprofit historic preservation organization has acquired the historic Cucamonga Service Station along Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., reported the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Route 66 IECA (the last part stands for Inland Empire California) intends the turn the station into a tourist destination for Route 66 travelers, said the group's president, Anthony … Continue reading Nonprofit group acquires historic Rancho Cucamonga gas station