The Toledo Blade published an article about the summer Pixar film, "Cars," and its link to the city's long history as a Jeep manufacturer. I found the story's more interesting part was the interview with the actor who portrayed the Jeep part in the film, Paul Dooley. The article can be read here.
Category: Vehicles
Illinois town may jump on bike trail bandwagon
The zoning and planning board of Wilmington, Ill., is considering the establishment of bike trails, according to the Herald News. The town has none none currently, although a guidebook is being created for cyclists who want to pedal down Route 66. Wilmington is on Route 66, south of Chicago.
Route 66 Motors is no longer for sale
NOTE: See important update at the bottom. Wayne Bales, owner of Route 66 Motors east of Rolla, Mo., since 1979, is entertaining offers to lease or buy his business, which is a combination of a classic used-car lot and a Route 66 souvenir store. Decorated with many vintage petroleum signs, it's a favorite stop for … Continue reading Route 66 Motors is no longer for sale
Grants, N.M., renews support for bike rally
The Gallup Independent reports that the Grants, N.M., city council has renewed its support for the Fire 'n' Ice motorcycle rally on Route 66 for one year. Organizers wanted a three-year commitment, but the city was concerned about beer sales and possible shootouts between rival motorcycle gangs, like the deadly one in Laughlin, Nev., a … Continue reading Grants, N.M., renews support for bike rally
This guy should buy a lottery ticket
Talk about luck in spades. First, this Motor Trend writer decides to take up marathon running and ends up getting to meet Jeff Galloway -- which, in distance-running circles, is the rough equivalent of having an audience with the pope -- and then, in the course of conversation, Galloway mentions he just happens to have … Continue reading This guy should buy a lottery ticket
Scooter painted with lyrics from “Route 66”
I found this on the Brand Noise blog's "Image of the Day."
Spy photos from “Cars”
Now this is funny. I don't know whether these photos featured Friday on ComingSoon.net are legitimately from Pixar Animation Studios to add buzz for its upcoming Route 66-themed movie, "Cars," or from someone who's good with PhotoShop. I'd say the former seems likely. Either way, the "photos" serve as a clever parody of car magazines … Continue reading Spy photos from “Cars”
Do Route 66 on a Route 66
Raleigh Bicycles is offering a Route 66 model. Check it out. Hat tip to Scott Piotrowski at 66 Productions for letting us know about it.
Cool ad
Damon Motor Coach of Elkhart, Ind., has produced a video spot with several Route 66 sites on it. Check it out. Hat tip to fivestartax on the Route 66 yahoogroup for letting us know about it.
A visit to Cadillac Ranch
The Gypsy Cowgirl Thinks blog's writer describes herself: "I grew up in a town with hippies, rednecks, and a reservation. My daddy was a cowboy and my mother was a Baptist. Thus, my life experiences molded me to be slightly off center at all times...sometimes right, sometimes left." Anyway, she paid a visit to the … Continue reading A visit to Cadillac Ranch