Kelley Blue Book, as many automotive people may know, is a publication that provides values for used cars. Well, KBB has given its Blue Book values for a number of "Cars" movie characters, including Lightning McQueen ($1.5 million), Sally ($49,465), Doc ($19,852) and Mater ($2,575). There's also a sweepstakes for an advance screening of the … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup
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Big blowout set for Route 66 Blowout
The Sapulpa (Okla.) Daily Herald has details about the annual Route 66 Blowout, which takes place June 3 and is expected to draw 15,000 to 20,000 people. If you've got a classic car in your garage, bring it.
Willys Jeep reunion set this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
The Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Ill., will be the site of the first Willys Jeep reunion this coming weekend. There will be about 70 Willys Jeeps on display, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. Dennis Caraway, spokesman for the reunion, said vehicles will range from the classic Army Jeep to the Jeepster convertible. … Continue reading Willys Jeep reunion set this weekend in Springfield, Ill.
About 700 participate in Arizona’s Fun Run
So much for high gas prices. The Kingman (Ariz.) Daily Miner reports that about 700 vehicles participated in the Arizona Route 66 Association's 19th annual Fun Run. I don't know whether that's a record, but such healthy participation indicates that people are willing to get their kicks, high pump prices or not.
Thinking outside the xB box
Gristmill reports that Remy Chevalier, editor-at-large for Electrifying Times, is going to kick off a trip down Route 66 in an electric car. Here are Chevalier's goals: Encourage Toyota to produce a hybrid version of their Scion xB. Promote Electrifying Times magazine and shoot a lot of great photography. Find perfect spots to install EV … Continue reading Thinking outside the xB box
Geezer Riders go from Springfield to Springfield
Judging by their travel times, the Japanese Geezer Riders rode primarily on the interstate when they took their Harleys from Springfield, Ill., to Springfield, Mo. They did manage a stop at Meramec Caverns, however, mistakenly calling it Jesse James Cave. The writer for the Mainichi Daily News also mistakenly lists Chicago as the capital of … Continue reading Geezer Riders go from Springfield to Springfield
Geezer Riders check their rides
Before embarking on their Route 66 trip, the Geezer Riders from Japan toured the Harley-Davidson factory in Milwaukee. It sounds like they were impressed by what they'll be riding on the Mother Road. The Mainichi Daily News has the report.
Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
Author Michael Wallis (above, left) and a camera crew from the Disney Channel were on Route 66 in Kansas and Oklahoma on Monday and Tuesday to tape a segment for the "Movie Surfers" show. They sought out the real-life inspirations to the Pixar Animation Studios crew when it was touring Route 66 and brainstorming ideas … Continue reading Disney film crew looks for “Cars” inspiration
“Geezer Riders” will get their kicks
The Mainichi Daily News in Japan says that a group of "Geezer Riders" that includes a Japanese movie star and several retired corporate executives will saddle up on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Chicago and drive Route 66 to Los Angeles. The "geezer" tag comes because the youngest rider in the group is 60. The Mainichi Daily … Continue reading “Geezer Riders” will get their kicks
Norwegian group will drive Route 66 in vintage cars
Talk about one heck of an adventure. Here's what the Cruise66.com group is going to do in June: Cruise66 is the name of a 4 week long cruising event taking place on Historic Route 66 during the month of June 2006. The plan is to ship 15-25 pristine classic American automobiles ranging from 1946-1966 models … Continue reading Norwegian group will drive Route 66 in vintage cars