MrEarl Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) for your morning cup a coffee or if too late for that, your evenin glass a wine enjoyment. It's about 30 minutes long but thoroughly enjoyable. My favs are the Cadillac, Lincoln and of course The Buick. Be sure to click the 4 outward pointing arrows for full screen. <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/11037755" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href=" ">1954 La Carrera Panamericana</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1476253'>http://vimeo.com/user1476253">Gary</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>here's a couple more I think you will like.<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/4570579" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/4570579">Legacy Trailer - La Carrera Panamericana</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/strangemedia">Steffan Schulz</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> Can anybody tell what the car that starts out in front of this G350 is? <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/9313970" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9313970">Baby Driver Left 10</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1476253'>http://vimeo.com/user1476253">Gary</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> Edited April 4, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Good Lord, 36 hits and not a single comment. Must have been some pretty week coffee. Or am I the only one that gets excited over this stuff. Running the La Carrera Pamamericana Chihuahua Express in my Texas Pete Special someday is definitely in my Buick bucket list. OK maybe we'll get some better response this evening, over a couple glasses of red wine.The La Carrera Panamericana...: Chihuahua Express, April 8-9-10, 2011I ran the Riviera through the Tail of the Dragon with Rita with me last fall. I plan to sneak off and run it by myself some day. Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap and Cherohala Skyway, Graham Co, NCI use to run that stretch of US 129 back in the early 70's in my Triumph GT6+. I don't think it was even named The Dragon then. Road was narrower, speed limit was 55 and hardly any pesky motorcycles. <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wqktVK3N-R8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Edited April 4, 2011 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Loved it...very fitting music during the part where a Cadillac is sliding sideways bouncing and rolling all over and in the background is "Magic carpet ride"...and that bridge that the Buick and alot of other cars almost misses! Yikes! Me just give me a Beer and it all starts to come out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I ran the Riviera through the Tail of the Dragon with Rita with me last fall. I plan to sneak off and run it by myself some day. I drove that road a few years ago returning from a National meet. Even driving at a leisurely pace I lost most of the power steering assist on my 55. Too many dang motorcycles then also.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palosfv3 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 The 1954 Pan Am film was shot by Ina Mae Overman. Ina Mae was a hell of a car nut. Her 1952 Lincoln was customized by Valley Customs and was featured in several early hot rod and custom magazines. She also ran the Mobil Economy runs in the mid 50s and was a regular at the salt flats and other California custom car and speed events . She is still around and actually daily drives a late model Shelby Mustang. Ina Mae and Ak Miller's brother Stan were the chase car for Ak Miller in this race.Additional info on Ina Mae is at her daughters website. GT350LADY: Automobiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Brunello for me...from the stock of home brewed...Valpolicello is in the works at the moment...should be ready to bottle around Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 LAMAR, this 1954 footage brought tears to my eyes, although maybe it was the Eagles soundtrack of my youth. All those sweet, beautiful kids, now middle-aged or dead - very poignant. Some of the street scenes look just like parts of Cuba today - possibly the very same cars, now limping along as much sought-after taxis. Yeah, yeah, I'll have a Cuba thread up soon. Lemme unpack first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I was thinking the same thing re: the little kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gunjeep444 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 That Lincoln is COOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 The ol Cadillac was handling pretty well in the curves I thought. What struck me was the presence of "men with guns". Intermingled in the crowd, on street corners and all. I doubt you will find very many donkeys still wondering the streets in Mexico these days but I suspect the 'men with guns" are still there. palosfvu3, thanks so much for the additional info and link to Ida Mae. What a lady!!! So the Ford truck you posted the picture of is Ida Mae's and was used in filming. Let me get back to Ida Mae, looks like a 3 cup a coffee morning spent already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palosfv3 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I know this is a little off topic on this board but bear with me for a moment. There are many people of interest from the post war car days in California . Many of them were a huge influence in shaping the early years of the customs, hot rods and automobiles and this story as well as other automotive interests needs to be gathered and preserved for our younger generations. "The Rodders Journal " does an excellent job at telling the story today. People like Spence Murray , Gene Winfield, Ina Mae Overman and others are still healthy today but we need to be aware of the time available.I am currently researching Ina Mae and her Lincoln before starting its restoration. Recently we were accepted to participate at the " Customs Then and Now " exhibit at the January 2011 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona. This gathering of selected historic customs was unprecedented and brought these significant cars from over 30 states. At this event I was able to meet Ina Mae's daughter Mary Ellen and her son Walter. Within several minutes of her arrival the sons of Dean Jensen and the daughter of Neil Emory also appeared. The Jensen's also brought their cousin Glen Hooker. When Glen recognized the Lincoln and told the story of the lady that owned this car ,who took him that the little 9 year old girl of hers to all the car events and races every weekend. Mary Ellen and Glen were both speechless when they realized who each other was. These names probably don't ring a bell with many today but they were all part of the " Valley Custom" and Ina Mae story.Now back to the Pan Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budd Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 What struck me was the presence of "men with guns". Intermingled in the crowd, on street corners and all.I noticed that too -- bolt action Mausers being sported by what I would guess to be Army. The period setting of the races is as interesting as the races and cars themselves.Budd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
page2171 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Lamar, thanks for sharing this. It was interesting to see those old cars (although they weren't old then) getting driven hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Bringing this old thread back to the top. At 63 and after selling the Texas Pete Special to my mail man after I bought the 3 speed Century, I realize I will probably, no not probably... never, drive a '54 in this race. I recently sold a 3 speed 2 door Special sedan to my good friend Brad54 and still have hopes of being his co-pilot in it at the race some day though. Just wanted to add a couple more videos to this thread. This car is my dream. This guy is my hero.http://vimeo.com/53982181https://www.youtube.com/user/Pancuse/videos?sort=da&view=0&flow=grid Edited February 14, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks for posting and Thanks for bringing it back up.Most interesting.(I'm having a glass of water as I watch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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