the US roads…a thesis or 2 could be studied out there.
a nearly superb Chevy Bel Air 1956.
just out Zion nat’l park, a rental recreational vehicle. Nice deco.
legendary old truck. Well that’s how we consider them from Europe. The very scenic Highway 12 in Utah, near Bryce Canyon. Snow! I hadn’t seen snow for 15 years.
I remember these vans from television shows when I was a child, that is in the 70’s.
Capitol Reef, another beautiful area between Bryce Canyon and Arches nat’l park. Mom will be pleased to notice my hat. Perfect to protect my chrome dome.
curious accident on a long straight road…
Santa Fe, a curious home made car cruising around. Had a chat with the driver and he told me there was nothing easier to register any of your creations on wheels on the US roads. Try that in Europe with our glorious administrations… So this guy salvaged a very old and rusty Ford model A body, some V8 engine and various parts, glued and welded them together and pronto, the unfinished beast is on the road. Imagine the thing much higher on wheels and it would be cool on the Arusha dirt roads.
the owner must have too much time on his hands: when he wants to paint his masterpiece, he’ll have to dismantle everything again…
another Bel Air, pristine this one, in Santa Fe. Karine and I agreed that we could live out there. Artistic people gather there, many galleries are packed in town, incredible landscapes around, not too far from nat’l parks…
coming from Europe we unfortunately don't have anything like a Bel Air, nor is it common to be able to build your own from bits and wrecks...yes road trips in the US are always fascinating albeit not only for cars! Maybe the grass is greener elsewhere. I wonder if Americans would enjoy driving in Europe...
Posted by: ben wilhelmi | 01 October 2012 at 02:37 PM
Bel-Air cars have always fascinated me. My grandfather used to drive one when I was a kid and it always looked gigantic to me, even until now. Every time I see a Bel-Air on the streets, I can’t help but be reminded of my late grandfather who has always treated his car with care. He’s the one who taught us to value the things that we worked for. =)
Posted by: Tyra Shortino | 26 September 2012 at 11:24 PM
That homemade car looks so cool! It kind of look like a car from those steam punk- themed movies! I love the look of the rust and the exposed engine. It looks old and yet very captivating. The guys who put that together are really talented. Awesome! =)
Posted by: Ervin Capvitz | 19 September 2012 at 08:42 PM
US roads are very popular partly because of the cars which graze them. Some are vintage, some just came out of the factory, and others are shaped uniquely. No wonder roadtrips are also popular in the States.
Posted by: Tari Ledsome | 14 December 2011 at 04:27 PM
Haha, that van looked like the one used in the A-Team. Great pictures! I love the classic car in the last pic. It's so gorgeous. I would love to get my hands on it, but for now, I'll be satisfied with just a picture.
Posted by: Naomi Champy | 13 December 2011 at 01:13 AM