ScarredKnightfan Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 *With spring here in the United States (weather will hopefully cooperate soon), driving season is nearly here! What are your favorite area roads to drive…?http://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2015/03/29/sunday-scenery-10/Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Let freedom ring" __ Martina McBride __ 'Independence Day' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 US Hwy 2, running across the top of the U.S.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Cole Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 X2 to Hwy 2. I drove it from Michigan to Seattle a few years ago. Some towns make you feel like you are back in the day.If you want scenery, do the Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs up and down the spine of the Appalachians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 The Blue Ridge Parkway and the Skyline Drive between Cherokee NC. & Front Royal VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Pacific Coast Highway, either way, but I think driving South is best. Southern Utah is great too. I've always thought that everyone should drive cross country before they are 25 just to get some idea how Great the USA is. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 U.S. 60 from Louisville Ky to Virginia Beach VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) U.S.1 from Cambria to Carmel Ca.http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/77/cf/39/big-sur-pfeiffer-sp.jpg Edited March 30, 2015 by helfen (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Not in the US. Sembach Germany. It was nice to drive in Germany. The trucks had to stay in the right lane only..It is the only place you can still see a tank crossing sign.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Nice!Rt 2 is on my list, if I'm ever able to road trip again. Heard a lot about it & know a guy who drove it one summer. You're votes for it, Dave & Phillip, add to my wishing I could drive it now.Been on the Blue Ridge & Skyway roads ... when I was a kid & again as an adult.Bob, I whole-heartily agree about road tripping cross country. I did at least 1 solo road trip a year 2002-2011 ... & had a blast, meeting people & seeing the USA. Would love to continue doing that at some point.PCH, US 1, 60 ... I've been on parts of each of these.Can't say I've ever been to Germany!Surprised nobody mentioned Route 66 or the Lincoln Highway.... I drove Route 66, September 2009. LOVED every second of it.Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Maybe it's the feeling or maybe it's the freedom" __ Rodney Atkins __ 'Take A Back Road' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Dirt. With a big cloud of dust behind. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 " Surprised nobody mentioned Route 66 or the Lincoln Highway.... I drove Route 66, September 2009. LOVED every second of it. "Probably was presumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordrodsteven Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I did the route 66 road trip last fall. I kept getting off the new road and back to the original road every chance I got. I loved it!.One very short ride I enjoy is here in MA. I drive route 127 from Beverly to Rockport. Rockport has a little area called bearskin neck with a lot of little shops (local artisans mostly) that my wife likes to peruse. The road is right alongside the ocean. I used to enjoy driving My Austin Healy 3000, and quite often, my motorcycle. I like the ride. She likes the shopping.Another ride I enjoy is the Kangamangus highway in NH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 U. S. Route 6, running east-west across northern Pennsylvania,goes through a lot of unspoiled territory. And the small townsalong there haven't changed much in the last 100 years, so you'llenjoy getting off the route in those towns and seeing the side streets,where the downtowns all date from 1880 and massive Victorian homesremain well-preserved from the 19th Century oil booms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 HWY 128 from Moab to I-70.I could drive the entire Route 66 every year. I did it last summer. Almost 100 miles of which we were without pavement.The gravel road through Valley of the Gods is also fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have run hwy 2 in numerous old cars( 40 Buick convert- 32 Buick with a 1935 Covered wagon trailer- and a 69 Sport wagon.) Route 66 was run in 2001 with a 37 Buick coupe,on the Hot Rod Power tour, and I have run many sections of it with other cars The 32 and trailer were used numerous times ,and then the wife got tired of the ice box and pump up stove . I then got a 57 Caballero Wagon and a 1954 Airstream which we use extensively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You ran Hwy 2 in a covered wagon? That must have been a while ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Cole Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) And for the adventurous souls (with good acceleration and brakes):There is the Tail of the Dragon on 129 in NC and TN.http://tailofthedragonmaps.com/Includes some routes in north GA and along Blue Ridge...Not sure I'd do it in a Pre-War car... without updating the life insurance! Edited March 31, 2015 by Phillip Cole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 U.S.1 from Cambria to Carmel Ca.I think south is better than north on California 1 between Carmel and San Simeon.However better than that is US 101 along the coast of Oregon. Every bit as scenic as Big Sur and an incredible number of very nice bridges.Pacific Coast Highway, either way, but I think driving South is best. Southern Utah is great too. I've always thought that everyone should drive cross country before they are 25 just to get some idea how Great the USA is. BobMissed the 25 year limit as I was 26 when I drove from Baltimore to Los Angeles in my '33 Plymouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I think south is better than north on California 1 between Carmel and San Simeon.However better than that is US 101 along the coast of Oregon. Every bit as scenic as Big Sur and an incredible number of very nice bridges.Missed the 25 year limit as I was 26 when I drove from Baltimore to Los Angeles in my '33 Plymouth.The reason I said Cambria to Carmel was because it's MY favorite Road and route north is MY opinion the best. Anyroad for a opinion going south mine is anything going south from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border is just solid city or where cities run solid city to city and traffic jams and people everywhere. The only relief is the point between San Clemente and Oceanside because it is Marine base land and the developers haven't destroyed it, even so you can spend plenty of time on that stretch in stop and go. Edited March 31, 2015 by helfen (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Dave The "Covered Wagon was a 20 ft long trailer built in 1935 .It was perfect to pull behind my 32 Buick 90 series. Philip I ran the "Tail pf the dragon " in my 1940 Buick Super convertible. ( I cheated , and put Roadmaster brakes on the front) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sweet ... now reading all of the additional replies, I so want to road trip ... right now! Aye...." Surprised nobody mentioned Route 66 or the Lincoln Highway.... I drove Route 66, September 2009. LOVED every second of it. "Probably was presumed.Yep, you're probably right. lolLOVE that pic, 60flat!Steve ... glad you did the Route 66!John S ... I drove parts of Route 6 in PA (east & west of the Grand Canyon area) in 2010. Gorgeous scenery, to be sure.Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"You know we'll have a good time then" __ Harry Chapin __ 'Cats In The Cradle' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Any two lane access road that gets me off the Interstate .... That way I get to visit cool places ....To see images of what I see in my travels visit my Instagram page @ https://instagram.com/directenclosedautohauler/Facebook link @ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005456325407 Like ancient indian ruins & a spanish church in New Mexico ....Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lichtfel Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Most of the roads mentioned here are beautiful but very busy. Not good touring for my cars with narrow wheels and two wheel brakes. I cruise the back roads of Wisconsin. Traffic is light and they are all paved and in better shape than most state hiways. Several years ago Wisconsin had a law that in order for a farm to have grade A milk they had to be on a paved road. Dust you know. As a result it is difficult to find a gravel road in Wisconsin. You have to be careful of the tractors and Amish on these roads but with the speed I go they are no problem, I try not to hold them up. RHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Any two lane access road that gets me off the Interstate .... On this, we agree! Checked out your instagram site ... you have some FINE photos there ... simply gorgeous; glad you shared that ... thank you!Several years ago Wisconsin had a law that in order for a farm to have grade A milk they had to be on a paved road. Dust you know. As a result it is difficult to find a gravel road in Wisconsin.Learn something new every day ... interesting!Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"I should've drove all night" __ Bon Jovi __ 'Misunderstood' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 http://chuckanutdrive.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I prefer any road that does not have someone in a hurry trying to push me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I almost forgot this. I drove it so long ago. Every bit as good as U.S 1 between Cambria and Carmel is Nova Scotia's Cape Breton trail and no crowds: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 I prefer any road that does not have someone in a hurry trying to push me.Ohhhh, me, too ... cool video.& helfen, just looking at that pic ... I want to drive that road ...right now. That looks like a blast to navigate!Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Why can't that be me?" __ 3 Doors Down __ 'If I Could Be Like That' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky43richard Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) What about NIGHTMARE roads . I have had this story recounted many times, have you ever travelled from the direction of Phoenix on the Motorway, Freeway, looking for LA Aiirport should be called "Scaryway", not one directing sign saying La Airport!! SHsssh ! Edited April 4, 2015 by trickydicky43richard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) For the daring driving enthusiast, here's one:The LaPaz to Coroico highway in Bolivia, considered"the world's most dangerous highway:"It is one lane wide--but has 2 lanes of traffic.A mountainside road, it descends 14,000 feet in 50 miles.There are cliffside drop-offs of 2000 feet, but no guardrail.Check your brakes: There is one 40-mile stretch that is continuously downhill.There are blind curves where another vehicle may suddenly appear coming at you.And did I mention that it is dirt, has occasional rockslides, and is washed by waterfalls? Edited April 5, 2015 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Ohhhh, me, too ... cool video.& helfen, just looking at that pic ... I want to drive that road ...right now. That looks like a blast to navigate!Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Why can't that be me?" __ 3 Doors Down __ 'If I Could Be Like That' You are only seeing a small piece. Here is a map; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 What about NIGHTMARE roads . Eeegads ... not sure I want to think about those type of roads. For the daring driving enthusiast, here's one:The LaPaz to Coroico highway in Bolivia, considered"the world's most dangerous highway:"If I'm not mistaken, that road was "profiled" (not sure of the correct term) on a TV news magazine show ... maybe "60 Minutes"? ... a few years ago. The footage I saw ... I definitely do not wish to drive it!You are only seeing a small piece. Here is a map;Oh my goodness ... that makes me want to drive it even MORE! haCort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"There was something in the country that he said he couldn't leave" __ John Denver & Emmylou Harris __ 'Wild Montana Skies' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 As many have already mentioned Hwy 2 is hands down the best cross country route! I love Hwy 1 in California and the Oregon coast but I'm surprised that so many just end their journey at Astoria Or. Ignoring the Washington coast which is less touristy but often more spectacular is a huge mistake! The road is not a straight shot up the coast, but once the traveler reaches the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic Mountains and Rain Forest (national park) the difference becomes obvious.If you want a north/south route out west with your old car, and bonding with your old car on a road less traveled is what you want look at Hwy 395. From southern California to the Canadian border with destinations like Reno, Pendleton Or. and Spokane to break the monotony it has to be one of the West's best kept secrets. You might it interesting to detour for a short stretch of through the Palouse and it's rolling wheat country, taking Hwy 12 then Hwy 95 to Coeur d' Alene Id. The emphasis on these routes, just mentioned, fifteen hundred miles of good roads and no traffic! The Columbia River Gorge that separates Washington and Oregon is something that shouldn't be missed. Each side of the river has it's own charm, so whether you choose to go on the north side, or the south, or go back and forth you can't go wrong. I have tried to concentrate on some roads out west to give some balance to folks that want a little bit more then Route 66 and Utah destinations that most folks seem to know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Right on about the 395 Bill.I drove that one winter. Went thru a white out south of Carson city. The state patrol would only let four wheel drives go thru. I lost touch with the guy following me. He was in an Astro Van. We were talking on the CB and it was very difficult to see the road. I probably should have held up (or went back) to see if he made it. Got lucky at the casino in Carson City, so my karma was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 395 sounds like my kind of road....Where's the money when I have the time for a nice long road trip?Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can" __ Allman Brothers Band __ 'Ramblin' Man' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nifty 6 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 In 1966 drove with my brother and cousin Route 66 from Springfield to L.A. in a four door 1955 Buick. Had over heating issues and lost reverse half way. Than L.A. to San Fran in my cousins 1966 Beaumont his father who lived and worked in L.A. bought him after we dropped off the Buick at the bone yard. 2 years ago did the California coast from L.A. to San Fran north and southFrom Pasadena also did Angeles Crest Scenic Byway to Las Vegas, highly recommended. Scenic Utah by-ways through canyons Zion etc. For bikers on California's scenic coastal highway I wish they would stop using it as a road race track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 In 1966 drove with my brother and cousin Route 66 from Springfield to L.A. in a four door 1955 Buick. Had over heating issues and lost reverse half way.Sounds like quite the adventure ... & I whole-heartily agree with you about bikers using roads as race tracks. Goes for some car drivers, too. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Ever been to Texas?" __ Conway Twitty __ 'Saturday Night Special' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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