All Hands On
"Need any help George...?" River and Chris ask, rhetorically. George having a spot of fuel starvation on the way out of downtown Chicago. September 2, 2006.
"Need any help George...?" River and Chris ask, rhetorically. George having a spot of fuel starvation on the way out of downtown Chicago. September 2, 2006.
The first few miles going west to California. Only another 2000+ to go. September 2, 2006.
Cleo and Kae met the group at Napoleon, Ohio and followed along with the 1939 Red Bantam Roadster until they had a flat tire. In 2000, they drove Route 66 in a Willys Jeepster and had a most enjoyable time.
A little grease solves a world of trouble on the way to Chicago on Stan's 1932 Box. August 31, 2006.
An Unplanned Tea Stop - I think this is a euphemism for maintenance stop. Stan and Richard greasing those joints while Chris supervises. August 31, 2006.
Marlies grinning from her navigator's seat of their 1938 Sports. August 31, 2006.
Taking a stroll on the hard shoulder on the way to Chicago, IL. August 31, 2006.
Stan and Chris cruising in Stan's 1932 Box Saloon on the way to Chicago, IL. August 31, 2006.
HOORAY! Vince kisses the ground and Marlies raises her arms like a champion, which she is. August 31, 2006.
That's a nice starting handle, Stan. (If these cars have a flat battery, they can be started by cranking the engine using the starting handle.) August 31, 2006.
Vince munching on his sweets, waiting for you-know-who to get in the car. August 31, 2006.
Elated crew arriving at the hotel in Chicago, IL. Marlies fanning Vince who appears to be hysterical. August 31, 2006.
Vince and Diana in Vince's 1929 Chummy. This is the first time Diana has been in an Austin 7 in 20 years - ahhh, those familiar smells and sounds. September 2, 2006.
Walking tour guide - David Clark, and Route 66 Association of Illinois hosts - John, Nikki, and Kathy Miller. September 2, 2006.
Vince sticking to his diet while walking the streets of Chicago. September 2, 2006.
Joy, Chris, Eileen and George listening intently to David Clark's commentary on Chicago's architecture. September 2, 2006.
Diana and River standing at the official start of Route 66 in Chicago, IL. September 2, 2006.
Looking down Jackson, at the corner of Jackson and Michigan - the start of Route 66. September 2, 2006.
Chris and Stan, George and Joy, and Ken and Eileen leaving the downtown parking lot in Chicago, IL. September 2, 2006.
Approximately 10 miles along Route 66 from the beginning in Chicago. September 2, 2006.
