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”
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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
More Corvette kicks
Another writer has decided to road-test the new Corvette Z06 on Route 66, this time one for the Orlando Sentinal. The writer, Bill Baker, found only one flaw with the car, but it was a significant one -- lack of lumbar support. His back ached so much that he had to buy a trucker's pillow … Continue reading More Corvette kicks
Everything’s coming up roses
Early next week, about 20 classic-car drivers will be departing from Route 66 in Tucumcari, N.M., and head for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., reports the Quay County Sun of Tucumcari. The caravan will also make stops at the Route 66 towns of Santa Rosa, Moriarty, Gallup and Grants. The event is … Continue reading Everything’s coming up roses
Fix ‘er up, roll ‘er out
A couple fellows with Petersen's 4 Wheel and Off-Road magazine were getting cabin fever in Los Angeles. So they acquired a frighteningly dilapidated Jeep pickup free of charge, repaired it and took it out into the Mojave Desert. Their excursion closely paralleled Route 66, as they rolled past Newberry Springs, the Bagdad Cafe, Daggett, Victorville … Continue reading Fix ‘er up, roll ‘er out
Kia Sorento completes round-the-world trek
Christer Gerlach of Sweden completed his round-the-world trip in a Kia Sorento on Friday, according to a news release. The trek, which included Route 66, took four months. The only unscheduled attention the Sorento required en route to Korea was to fix two punctures, one light bulb and one loose headlamp. During the second half … Continue reading Kia Sorento completes round-the-world trek
“My buns are for you”
I hadn't checked for a while on the wacky Swedish noise-rock band Hurra Torpedo during their tour of Route 66 in a Ford Fusion. Well, it turns out the crew had a weinie roast and other festive activity at the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, Ariz. Check out their adventures on this video site here.
Gift guide for your cruiser
The L.A. Times has a nice bunch of holiday gift suggestions for any highway cruisers you know, including a brief mention of Russell A. Olsen's book "Route 66 Lost and Found." For more information about the book, go here. I've also heard that Olsen is working on a second volume of the theme.