“Old Packard and Classic Motel”
Seligman, Arizona.
“Pontiac”
From 1949 to 1956, the Pontiac had a very unique hood ornament. A lucite amber head of an Indian Chief was illuminated from below leading the way down the road. Holbrook, Arizona.
“Honey look, they have TV”
Old Hudson at Blue Swallow Motel directly on Route 66.
“Office…Lobby”
Reflections in neon at Blue Swallow Motel. First opened in the 1940s, the motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico still runs to this day with its 12 rooms. Rooms feature adjacent garages.
“66 Diner”
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally built as a Phillips 66 gas station in 1946. Converted to 66 Diner in 1987. Burned down 1995. Rebuilt 1996.
“Conoco Gas Station”
Built 1936. Shamrock, Texas.
“Just going out for groceries…”
Seligman, Arizona.
“Mad as a box of frogs”
Rooftop band, Seligman, Arizona.
“Auto Tuning”
At John’s Used Cars. Gallup, New Mexico.
“You’ve Got Mail”
Old mail boxes near Holbrook, Arizona placed by some enthusiasts as a whimsical tribute to old Route 66.
“Buzz”
Stan’s Barber Shop, Gallup, New Mexico. His slogan, “It pays to look trim”.
“Gas”
Shamrock, Texas.
“Avoid Spilling”
“Grand Opening…”
The Magnolia Gas Station in Shamrock, Texas had its Grand Opening on May 18, 1929.
“Tumbleweed”
On the way to Seligman, Arizona.
“School Bus”
Outside Seligman, Arizona.
“1963 Plymouth Savoy”
San Jon, New Mexico.
“Thelma and Louise Stayed Here”
Now disused motel featured in the 1991 Hollywood movie.
“8 Rooms”
The once “Frontier Motel” had just 8 rooms.
“Truxton Station”
Directly opposite the Frontier Motel.
“Cadillac Graveyard”
Outside Amarillo, Texas.
“Emmanuel Trinity”
Ash Fork, Arizona.
“Galaxy Diner”
Flagstaff, Arizona
“Please pass me the…”
At RoadRunner Cafe, Seligman, Arizona.
“Pick A Song On The Jukebox”
McLean, Texas.
“Hot Dogs and Rock ‘n’ Roll”
“Edsel Series”
Details of the 1958-60 Ford Edsel.
The name commemorates Henry Ford’s son, who was also President of the company until his death at the age of 49.
“What colour would you like your soda?”
Neon soda bottle that changes colour. Arcadia, Oklahoma.
Known as “Pops 66” the location is a working gas station and diner serving amongst other things your typical American breakfast.
“Texola”
In its heyday, Route 66 used to run through this small town. Today, you get the sense that around 8 out of every 10 houses are derelict. The two houses in this image are occupied. The one on the left has an American flag and ‘For Sale’ sign.
“No Trespassing”
I was reliably informed that the owner of this property also owns a gun and knows how to use it. Bard, New Mexico.
“Sundown on Hi-Line Motel”
The former motel stands directly on Old Hwy 66, now Lewis Avenue. Opened in 1936 as the Hi-Line Modern Auto Court, with rooms separated by garages as shown on the left. The motel closed around 2010. Ash Fork, Arizona.
“Check-in”
Reception at Hi-Line Motel. Ash Fork, Arizona.
“End Of The Road Series”
1951 Buick Riviera 4-Door Sedan. Production 10,000 cars. Engine Fireball L8. Original base price $ 2,563.
Circa 1948-50 Plymouth Deluxe.
1950 Packard Eight Series Touring Sedan.
“Rag Doll”
Inside a rusting Chevrolet Silverado at Rusty’s scrap yard and car museum. Just outside Shamrock, Texas.
“Vintage Fire Truck”
Shamrock, Texas.
“Dirt Track”
Arizona.
“Longest Freight Train”
Outside Gallup, New Mexico.
“Disused Flour Mill”
On old Route 66 now East Main Street. Built by the Dobry family (of Czech origin) after they split from the Kroutil mill across the street in the mid-1930s. Ceased operation 2005-06. Yukon, Oklahoma.
“Westward Bound”
Original section of Route 66, now disused. Just outside Seligman, Arizona.
“Eastward Bound”
Original section of Route 66, now disused. Just outside Seligman, Arizona.
“Rocker”
Ash Fork, Arizona.
“Wall Art”
Seligman, Arizona.
“Remember Kerouac”
“Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” Jack Kerouac
“Awakening…”
Shamrock, Texas.
“Heavy Duty”
“Silence”
“Passing”
"Neon"
“Chevrolet Details”
“Hoover Dam”
Built 1931-36 during The Great Depression. The middle of the Colorado River (as it snakes around the area) is actually the state line between Nevada and Arizona. While not directly on Route 66, it is just a stone’s throw away.
View downstream, including the composite steel and concrete arch Memorial Bridge completed in 2010.
View upstream of the Colorado River.
Turbine/generator power plant beneath Hoover Dam.
The dam produces hydroelectric power used in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
“Winding 66”
Route 66 may be synonymous with long straight roads. But the westbound section before Las Vegas turns into a long series of hairpin bends. And a terrain that is pure landscape.