Here's a slide show of a restoration of a 1964 Corvette, much like one that was driven by Tod and Buz (and Linc) during the run of the "Route 66" televisi0n series. Also, the music is "Route 66," by Nelson Riddle. I thought the pre-restoration Corvette didn't look bad at all, actually.
Category: Vehicles
Just for Fun Run
Here's a slide show (with a bit of video) from the Historic Route 66 Fun Run in western Arizona in 2007. You'll see plenty of Arizona sights along the Mother Road, along with plenty of sweet-looking rides. This year's Fun Run is May 1-3.
Neil Young’s recession blues
Cruising down the road and the economic recession seem to be on Neil Young's mind during his new album, "Fork in the Road." Lyrics to each of the 10 songs and four videos from the album are on Young's site here. On most of the songs I heard, Young straps on his trusty Old Black … Continue reading Neil Young’s recession blues
Consumer Reports’ car issue is out
Consumer Reports has just published its annual auto issue. As usual, it contains a lot of useful information for Route 66ers who are in the market for a new or used car. Consumer Reports has been doing this for decades and has a lot of credibility in its judgment about motor vehicles. Some of highlights … Continue reading Consumer Reports’ car issue is out
A look at Bozo’s rides
The Detroit News has published a story, with photos, about James "Bozo" Cordova's Route 66 Auto Museum in Santa Rosa, N.M. Many of the 30 vintage vehicles have been restored by Bozo's Garage across the road. And, unlike many museums, these aren't just for show. If you have the cash, you can drive one and … Continue reading A look at Bozo’s rides
A meditation on the road
This new YouTube video is essentially an advertisement for a blog, ... drive through my mind ..., which details Jake's journey on Route 66 in September 2007 in a red 1966 Ford Mustang. The "About the author" piece explains the tone of site well: I'm curious what captures our attention, piques our interest, informs our … Continue reading A meditation on the road
Joliet business adds kitsch to Route 66
Noting the Route 66 attractions on the Broadway alignment of Joliet, Ill., Dick's Towing decided to get into the act, according to the Herald News. He pulled two vintage vehicles from storage and had them hoisted to the top of a block building he owns on the southeastern edge of his property on the 900 … Continue reading Joliet business adds kitsch to Route 66
VW RV
Near the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz., there's a vintage Volkswagen Beetle that's been converted into a motorhome. It's been sitting off Route 66 for years. I'd assumed the VW RV was some sort of one-off project by a local mechanic and that the vehicle was dubious in its road-worthiness. However, in this post at … Continue reading VW RV
The mother of sucker traps, Part 2
Here's the second part of Car and Driver magazine columnist Patrick Bedard's interview with a longtime gas station owner on Route 66 in Williams, Ariz., and the car-repair scams that his employees foisted on the public for decades. An excerpt: My mind leaps to the possibilities. (“Sir, your radiator is leaking real bad!”) It would … Continue reading The mother of sucker traps, Part 2
Route 66 Rendezvous reels
The festival was a few months ago, but a media group just posted videos of scenes from the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Berndardino, Calif. This isn't all of the videos, but ones I thought roadies would like.