Afton Station in Afton, Oklahoma, has been put on the market for a second time since 2019, when it was auctioned after the owners' deaths. The former D-X gas station on Route 66 in the village's downtown is being listed by Solid Rock Realtors for $200,000. Here's a description of the property: OWN A PIECE … Continue reading Afton Station is for sale for the second time in less than four years
Category: Vehicles
Texas Old Route 66 Association helps replace damaged VW at Bug Ranch
The Texas Old Route 66 Association a few days ago swapped out a damaged Volkwagen at the Bug Ranch art installation in Panhandle, Texas. The association stated in a Facebook post: One of the VWs out at the Bug Ranch had been severely vandalized and pretty much on the ground for the last 2 years.Thanks … Continue reading Texas Old Route 66 Association helps replace damaged VW at Bug Ranch
Half-Corvette in Joplin is being temporarily removed for restoration
The half-Corvette at Seventh and Main streets (aka Route 66) in Joplin, Missouri, that's served as a photo op for about a decade is being temporarily removed for a face-lift. KSN-TV reports: It will be removed sometime during the week after Thanksgiving — repaired, repainted, and re-installed by the local business, Mafia Paint Shop. The … Continue reading Half-Corvette in Joplin is being temporarily removed for restoration
Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita breaks world record for most stickers on a car
The Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma, on Saturday set a Guinness world record for applying 66,066 stickers on a car. That broke the old record of 41,500. The bid was part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" campaign. According to a story by a Tulsa TV station KJRH, the Route 66 restaurant chose a … Continue reading Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita breaks world record for most stickers on a car
Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita to host another Mobil 1 world-record attempt
The Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma, on Nov. 5-12 will attempt another Guinness world record with the most stickers placed on a car. The Route 66 restaurant on Friday posted on Facebook that it needs some help with the attempt: We are now looking for volunteers for two very important roles. We need:1) People to … Continue reading Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita to host another Mobil 1 world-record attempt
Kevin Harvick’s racecar will sport Mobil 1 / Route 66 paint job during race on Saturday
NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Mustang racecar will feature a Mobil 1 / Route 66 paint job during the Cup Series finale at Daytona International Speedway. According to Heavy.com, the car "will feature the rock formations that sit along the iconic highway, as well as a blue skyline. The purpose of … Continue reading Kevin Harvick’s racecar will sport Mobil 1 / Route 66 paint job during race on Saturday
Country Classic Cars near Staunton lands new owners
Country Classic Cars, a mainstay along Route 66 near Staunton, Illinois, for almost a quarter-century, has new proprietors after the previous owners decided to retire. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Josh and Candi Laurent bought out longtime owners Russ and Anita Noel, who plan to travel around the country. The business' Facebook page made … Continue reading Country Classic Cars near Staunton lands new owners
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa plans big expansion
The Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, is planning an expansion project that will add to its size by 60% within the next few years. According to a new release: Executive Director Lina Holmes hopes to complete this 7,400-square-foot addition in time for the historic highway’s 2026 centennial. “That is our goal,” said … Continue reading Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa plans big expansion
GM claims its updated Super Cruise will allow users to cruise Route 66 hands-free
General Motors recently announced it has expanded the number of miles where users can employ its Super Cruise program and drive hands-free, including on Route 66. Forbes had some of the details: The latest upgrade will mark the first time the system can be activated on local roads — typically non-divided state and federal highways … Continue reading GM claims its updated Super Cruise will allow users to cruise Route 66 hands-free
Taking a ride in a century-old Packard from the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa
Micah Choquette, the publisher of the Sapulpa Times, recently took a ride in a 100-year-old Packard car from the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The experience was videotaped by Venture Films, and the result is a 5 1/2-minute video that's not only alluring but fascinating. That's mostly because of museum founder … Continue reading Taking a ride in a century-old Packard from the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa