This weekend was the second annual Route 66 Roadfest at the Fairgrounds here in Tulsa. It was a little subdued just because of all the rain that we had. I went last year and really enjoyed it. They have a lot of information grouped by decades of the history of Route 66 and how it was gradually supplanted by interstate highways and is now in a full blown revival. So all that was fun to read and review. I was also interested in the cars. They have a lot of vintage cars on display as well and took lots of photos of them. I love the styling of old cars but I like driving new cars. The old cars were very unreliable and required lots of routine maintenance.
A VW Microbus. My wife’s parents had one and they went camping in it all the time. They talk in warm tones about them. I remember back in the 60’s they were everywhere. Now going up mountain passes? That was not their jam. Lots on the side of the road cooling off. I love the train case on top of the bus. Remember train cases? All the traveling ladies had train cases. I haven’t seen one in years.
And some people had stickers, some had many stickers. We were never a sticker family. The only sticker I have had on my car ever was a Dallas Cowboys sticker. I no longer have one. Being a Cowboys fan is not anything to be proud of these days. But I am still a fan! A stealth fan!! Don’t tell anybody, you are sworn to secrecy. Too late for you to back out now. I’m watching you!!
And an old 60’s model Chevrolet Corvette. Time was only airline pilots, millionaire’s and IBM salesmen had them. Now it’s just old boomers dreaming of the good ole days.
Back in the day even family sedans had lots of chrome, swoopy curves, and whitewall tires. Now all the cars look like Toyotas. Now I like Toyota’s don’t get me wrong but you won’t see me posting any photos of them.
And a little bit older car. Look at all that chrome and paint job!!
More chrome and two tones of paint.
I had a lot of fun. I’ll post more car photos later.
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I love old cars and going to car shows. Thanks for sharing these photos.
These are antiques, priceless treasures.
Me gusta el primer auto. T e mando un beso.
Those cars were indeed not very reliable, but they are very stylish. Remember how dad used to spend all his spare time repairing the family vehicles?
Wow! These are little flashes from the past–when cars had personality 🙂
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I do enjoy looking at old cars as I feel like they have such personality and style; something I do think is lacking in many of today’s models.
I love Vintage Cars! Fine exsmples you´ve found for us. here.
…that ’58 Vette is a dream!
Used to have a Westphalia, great in nice weather, cold in winter with no heater.
Those are amazing. We have similar car shows here. It is quite the hobby for some!
Wow! Impressive autos and great photos ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Ahh-h-h, the cars of America’s golden age. The model was determined by the amount of chrome inside and out. My parents had a ’55 Ford similar to the one featured here. It was one of dad’s favorite cars. I think our next car began his love affair with station wagons, even though were only a family of three.