Rod Harsh at Route 66 TV Online compiled these two televised news reports of the gala in Galena, Kan., that displayed the 1951 International boom truck that inspired the creation of Mater in the movie "Cars." The gas station also is going to be restored into become a gift shop and tourism center by the … Continue reading Mater’s inspiration on TV
Category: Vehicles
Corvette kicks
The Carpix TV kids, who have taken hopped-up sports cars on the Mother Road before, this time burned rubber on Route 66 in a 2007 Corvette Z06. Based on appearance of the terrain, it looks like they were south of Oatman, Ariz.
Gas prices — and how to blunt their impact
The Cadillac (Mich.) News has a story about the drop in gasoline prices in the U.S., which most industry experts say will be only temporary. The story provides this interesting angle about Bill and Barb McCarthy traveling Route 66 in their new Ford Torino. It cost them $6.80 to fill up the tank, which Bill … Continue reading Gas prices — and how to blunt their impact
Lancia Club tours Mother Road
Here's a Mother Road tour I didn't hear about beforehand -- the Lancia Club of Italy is touring Route 66 right now. The Santa Fe New Mexican caught up with the group when it made its stop in New Mexico's capital.
Model A drivers visit Route 66 museum
The Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac draws plenty of visitors who drive classic cars. On Friday, it was a bunch of Ford Model A owners, reports the Pontiac Daily Leader.
Keep AAA on speed dial
The Daily Herald in Everett, Wash., reports that John Morrison and Loren Hole will set out on a 5,500-mile road trip in a 1968 Triumph TR4A. The trek will include the entire length of Route 66. The only question is whether the car is up to the task. It's been rebuilt twice. Friends have placed … Continue reading Keep AAA on speed dial
Inspiration for Mater is found
Rod Harsh, proprietor of Route 66 TV Online and chairman of the Route 66 Committee of Jasper County, Mo., had been diligently looking for the tow-truck inspiration of the character Tow Mater, voiced memorably by Larry the Cable Guy, in the hit animated movie, "Cars." He found it. The good news is the truck (second … Continue reading Inspiration for Mater is found
Pimp your Model T
Road warrior Tim Steil sent me an e-mail with a similar title, so I'm giving him the credit for the name of this post. He sent a link to an entry on Bobby Green's Automotive Addictions and General Tomfoolery blog that shows accessory turn signals for cars of the 1920s and '30s. There are a … Continue reading Pimp your Model T
Don’t try this at home, kids
The fellows at Carpix.net tested a 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang by flooring it for a 9.5-mile stretch of Route 66 from the the ruins of the Roadrunner restaurant to Roy's in Amboy, Calif. Reported average speed was 141 mph. See for yourself: I wouldn't have tried it. The Mother Road out in the Mojave Desert … Continue reading Don’t try this at home, kids
Festival heads to finish line
The Springfield Journal-Register wraps up the final day of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Ill., with the car judging. There were 980 cars entered into the festival, with 118 awards. Rosendahl said planning for next year's event is already under way and potential improvements are in the works, including more demonstrations … Continue reading Festival heads to finish line