1951 Pontiac Chieftain, Larry, Maia

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May 2023, Thu 25

50 Years Anniversary +3

1951 Pontiac Chieftain, Larry and Maia
3 Antiques Starting a Road Trip

If 50 is remarkable, and usually celebrated in a big way, 53 is even more so. Pandemic delayed, but now all ready.

Cross country trip in antique car

1951 Pontiac Chieftain, the car we are driving across country.
Flathead, Straight 8, 268 cu. in. (4.4 l), Stick Shift 3 on the Tree

We are ready. Below is our plan, drawn by our grandson Gabriel. We will drive the Lincoln Highway to Chicago, Route 66 to LA, Pacific Coast Highway to Canada, with many detours to see family, friends, car collectors, quilt shops.

US Map with road trip overlay
by Gabriel

Homemade trinkets to give away. Not the flowers, they were growing just at our doorstep wishing us a beautiful trip.

Trip odometer at zeros
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