Here is more news coverage of this weekend's A story about how the festival has thrived despite the city's troubles. A look at the live music that will be at the Rendezvous. A story about longtime Rendezvous cruise participant John Merryman, whose classic-car collection was destroyed by a fire in 2003. He's starting over, with … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous coverage
Category: Vehicles
Austin Sevens crew makes Santa Fe
The Santa Fe New Mexican ran into the British crew that's driving a half-dozen vintage Austin Sevens on old Route 66. The group is sponsored by the 750 Motor Club. To check out their adventures and itinerary, go surf over to their blog.
A trek in tribute to her father
The News & Observer in Raleigh-Durham, N.C., has an interesting story about Diana Garside, who's in a 1935 Austin Seven touring Route 66 with five other antique Sevens. She's doing the Mother Road in tribute to her dad, who died before he was able to do the same thing himself. A regularly updated blog wrriten … Continue reading A trek in tribute to her father
A victory for retro
As Example A of how hot retro styling is in America and around the world, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is celebrating the production and sale of its 1 millionth car since its start in 2000, according to DueMotori.com of Italy. Not only does it look cool, but its gas mileage is decent, and its reliability … Continue reading A victory for retro
“Cars” helps spur new interest in VW minibuses
Call it the Fillmore effect. In the weeks after the Pixar-Disney movie "Cars" was released, we saw a lot more eBay sellers mention the hippie character in the film when they were trying to unload their Volkswagen minibuses from the 1960s. "Cars" didn't have an effect on just minibuses, either. We also saw the value … Continue reading “Cars” helps spur new interest in VW minibuses
Nut House goes on the auction block
The Nut House, a pecan and roadside business on Route 66 between Claremore and Catoosa, Okla., will be sold at a liquidation auction starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Here's the home page for the auction, which will be conducted by Williams & Williams. It's not only going to be attractive for people wanting … Continue reading Nut House goes on the auction block
Austin Sevens on their way to Chicago
Five Austin Sevens, dating from 1929 to 1938, were taken off the oceanliner and made their way through the Big Apple's streets a couple of days ago. They group, sponsored by the British-based 750 Motor Club, is on its way to Chicago, where they will start their Route 66 trip. A travel blog of the … Continue reading Austin Sevens on their way to Chicago
Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show
The city of Berwyn, Ill., is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Route 66 with its 16th annual Historic Route 66 Car Show on Sept. 9. Entrants can win a $2,000 gas card. With some of those old beasts they'll be driving, that might get them all the way to Carbondale. 😉 The Auto Channel has … Continue reading Berwyn, Ill., holding a Route 66 car show
New Chrysler PT Cruiser model
I know there are quite a few Route 66ers who drive retro-looking Chrysler PT Cruisers. Those on the West Coast probably will like the new one -- it's called the Pacific Coast Highway Edition. Here are photos of the vehicle from the press release. Chrysler, as I recall, did pretty well with its last special … Continue reading New Chrysler PT Cruiser model
More tractor roadshow news
The Pontiac (Ill.) Daily Leader has more coverage of this past weekend's Route 66 Antique Tractor Roadshow, including a photo of a cool-looking 1950 Oliver Row Crop 77.