Bill Stoneberg Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Whos going to Colorado but more importantly, if your not going, why not ? Gas is cheap this year, at least compared to the previous 2 years. So why not this year ?I am going and plan on trailering or driving one of my cars. Its only 900 miles for me, a short trip compared to Seattle or Flint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I will be trailering with my 38 From Vancouver WA via I-84 to I-80 through Cheyenne & then I-25 south to Colorado Springs. It is is 1340 miles one way for us on that route and I am allowing three days to get there. Others are welcome to join us on the way or contact Dean Eldridge of the North Cascade Chapter to join their five day caravan via I-90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Ellie will be in the lap of luxury in the trailer behind Max...no stone chips or broken headlights for her like the '41 in Seattle.We're in the 1100 mile range again...if it were just me, it would be a 2 day trip, but to keep the family placated, we'll take 3. We're trying to figure out what all we want to see around Rapid City, SD / Rushmore / Badlands on the way back.Um, yes, we're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'll be driving Black Beauty there from Central Oregon. Plan is to meet a couple others somewhere on the Interstate in Oregon and caravan through Salt Lake City, across southern Wyoming and then south through Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'm going. I put a highway friendly gear back in my 65 Wildcat convertible and the a/c is working too. I thought the cruise was working, I have to get that fixed all the way. 1173 miles to get out there!I'm looking forward to seeing Colorado again!Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 My wife and I will attend with our '59 Electra. We'll have at least seven '59 Buicks leaving the Seattle area together, bound for Colorado Springs.Dean and Linda Eldridge have organized the caravan, and will be driving their freshly-restored '57 Roadmaster convertible. Jack and Lynnette Saylor will be driving their BCA Gold Senior '55 Roadmaster 76R. There will be several others, including some travel companions flying in from Australia, and we'll be joined in Montana by Tom Crystal, driving his '60 LeSabre convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'll be there, but the 80C is still in restoration so I'll be making sure Avis gives me a Buick rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Good luck with that..... I have tried and tried and have not been successful recently, though last time I got a Caddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll be driving Black Beauty there from Central Oregon. Plan is to meet a couple others somewhere on the Interstate in Oregon and caravan through Salt Lake City, across southern Wyoming and then south through Denver </div></div>Before you commit to that route, talk to Bill Stoneberg as that was his route on the Seattle trip 2 years ago. I took the southern route: I-70 to US-6 to Provo and it was much cooler and scenic and I would recommend Provo as a place to stop. The only trouble I had with that route was when I got caught on US-6 behind a 26 car/truck caravan of mexican migrant workers going as hard as they could at 45 mph.Oh yeah, I will be driving the 55 in the avatar, but probably no caravan with other Texas Road Warriors.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm going in my 55. My folks, wife, and son will be going "with" me following behind in my dad's new Impala. They will all be taking turns with me in the 55. I'm planning on arriving on Thursday evening and finding some good grub with you delinquents. Hopefully Peyton will bring his credit card again and feel generous after a few libations!The only thing I have to so other than minor tuneup things is add some back seatbelts for The Woodster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I will be going and driving the 69 Sport Wagon I drove to Seattle. I put in an overdrive and it made a REAL highway car out of it. I will be going through Indy and St Louis as I don't like getting anywhere near Chicago. I plan on taking 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Boring Boring Boring.... If you like hot dry and boring landscapes thats the way to go. Whatever you do, Rawlings Wy is NOT the place to stay. Its a hell hole with a Travel Lodge the reeks. Avoid it like you would your drunken buddy when your out on a date with your girlfriend.Go the way Willie recommends much prettier and cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Stoneberg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Whos going to Colorado but more importantly, if your not going, why not ? </div></div>Without a major stroke of financial good luck, I just cannot afford the trip. I figured it would be 4 days out and 4 more back plus the time out there, and I just don't have the discretionary funds to pull it off. I sure do wish we could make it. sadly; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wildcat65</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm going. I put a highway friendly gear back in my 65 Wildcat convertible and the a/c is working too. I thought the cruise was working, I have to get that fixed all the way. 1173 miles to get out there!I'm looking forward to seeing Colorado again!Ted </div></div>We're planning on bringing the whole family along for the ride in the '59 Invicta. Trying to arrange a caravan with some other midwestern B-59 owners. Probably meet up in the St. Louis area and caravan out from there.Ted, if you're AC is working, my wife and kids might want to jump ship and ride with you. The '59 is going to be HOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Stoneberg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Whos going to Colorado but more importantly, if your not going, why not ? Gas is cheap this year, at least compared to the previous 2 years. So why not this year ?I am going and plan on trailering or driving one of my cars. Its only 900 miles for me, a short trip compared to Seattle or Flint. </div></div>Would love to be there Bill but the Aussie$ is still struggling against the US$, maybe next year.Our local club president and his wife, Alan and Lois HAIME are going so keep an eye out for them and say G'day!! Of course the Aussie Nationals are being held in Victoria exactly 12 months from now, maybe some of you guys can drop down. Hoping Brian Flynn from the Victorian club will post more details for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Probably not going. It seems I can only afford close-by Nationals. We went to Rochester, Minnesota. I went to Plano 4-5 years ago but my brother lived there and we stayed with him. Went to St Louis when I lived 65 miles away. I had told my wife about this as a summer vacation. We were going to take AmTrak (Derek = railroad in U.S.A.) from Osceola, Iowa to Denver, Colorado. Rent a minivan or such to drive to Colorado Springs. We spotted a sweet rate for the 3 of us on AmTrak about 3 months ago. But when you add in $40 per day for a rental car, $75-80 per day for lodging, food and events, I can't afford it. It's a great destination. I used to live in Cheyenne, Wyoming and I love the American West. Maybe next year. I know one thing - those old timers that moved to Arizona and New Mexico need to fill up the show field with nice old Buicks previously not seen on the National stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_75RivGS Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I will go. .. will pick up the 71 Electra June 26 in LA and (probably) travel through CA NV and UT to Colorado Springs. Will visit a few touristic places along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles D. Barnette Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Dear Lucille, I am so glad you are coming to Colorado Springs! You will be one of the prettiest cars there being a 4 door flat roof 59 Buick Invicta. You see this is your 50th birthday, and you will be highly featured along with your other 59 Buick siblings coming as well. I just hope your master will let me ride in you for old times sake. You see I was raised by one like you except she was an Artic White color. See you in Colorado Springs where you really will be a hot item! Charles D. Barnette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DELTAWINGFLYER Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 As part of the Centurion Caravan from the North West my Wife and two teenage boys in tow ,will be flying two 59 DeltaWings a Electra Coupe,and a original LeSabre Estate Wagon,driven by my Wife,she wanted to take her 59 Invicta convertibe,but the Wagon just needs to be there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles D. Barnette Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I would crawl through glass all the way from Texas to see that 59 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon! Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DELTAWINGFLYER Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charles D. Barnette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would crawl through glass all the way from Texas to see that 59 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon! Charles </div></div>Charles I think you just quallifed as a B-59 pilot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Glad to hear the enthusiasm about attending Colorado Springs. The Board met there in February and the host hotel is great. We have lots of room. Bill Darrow has confirmed that Buick IS sending cars from the Heritage Collection. They will have a inside room on the main floor. The hospitality room will have drinks and snacks. The local people are doing a great job of handling their first National meet. The judging adminstration area has plenty of room, and we have all the space we need for the show field, so bring your cars and lets have a great time in Colorado. I plan on being there at least a day early so I don't miss a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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