On the Side of the Road

  • Things on the side of the road–Delta, CO

    Just driving around and as I am heading to a tourist attraction we pass this place: With a squeal of the brakes and a quick u-turn we stop and photograph some real classics.  Certainly these are not restored classics, but… Continue reading

    Things on the side of the road–Delta, CO
  • Hanger 18–a gem on the side of the road

    As I travel around I like to stop at car museums, cars and coffee events, and once in a while I come across an interesting car on the side of the road.  This shop really caught my eye.  The colors… Continue reading

    Hanger 18–a gem on the side of the road
  • Pike’s Peak

    Today we decided it would be a great day to drive up Pike’s Peak.  In just a couple of weeks the famous hill climb will be taking place so this was an opportune time to see what this was like. … Continue reading

    Pike’s Peak
  • Cars on the side of the road

    From time to time an interesting car is sighted “on the side of the road”.  So here is a small collection that I’ve spotted in the last couple of weeks… The green car is a classic Citroen. A post war… Continue reading

    Cars on the side of the road
  • Pottsville’s Magical Car Museum

    We spent the night in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, not to check out the Yuengling brewery, but to have a chance to see Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables museum. What a place.  In many ways it was a time machine taking you… Continue reading

    Pottsville’s Magical Car Museum
  • Cars (and Trucks) You Find on the Side of the Road

    In our own town we can drive by them hundreds of times and not give them another thought, but when we spot them outside of our normal territory suddenly they become visible and interesting.  Well today I was in my… Continue reading

    Cars (and Trucks) You Find on the Side of the Road
  • Cars That You Find on the Side of the Road

    I always enjoy the little surprises that pop up on the side of the road while you are traveling from point A to point B. If you aren’t careful you can go by them and miss what could be a… Continue reading

    Cars That You Find on the Side of the Road
  • Finding Great Cars on the Side of the Road

    I was just out doing some errands and happened to see a small gathering of car guys, probably having lunch.  But what a great collection of cars! A 1950 Mercury that has had all the “right” stuff done.  Chopped, channeled,… Continue reading

    Finding Great Cars on the Side of the Road
  • North by Northwest–Where is America?

    Several good friends encouraged me to go see Mount Rushmore when they learned that I would be going to Rapid City, SD, in my quest to see more car museums. I hate to show my cynical side, but I avoid… Continue reading

    North by Northwest–Where is America?
  • Heading to Arizona and finding things on the side of the road…

    I had a good nights rest and was eager to turn west toward Arizona.  Not that I didn’t like New Mexico, but I have a lot of miles to cover and the P71 was anxious to get to the next… Continue reading

    Heading to Arizona and finding things on the side of the road…