One of the displays at the LeMay—America’s Car Museum is dedicated to Route 66 which has been called “The Mother Road” and “The Main Street of America.” According to the display:
“People around the world acknowledge Route 66 as a symbol of freedom, abundance, and the thrill of the unexpected; everything great about the U.S.A.”
Route 66 stretched for more than 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Thousands of mom-and-pop tourist services—gas stations, motels, gift shops, diners—blossomed along the route. After World War, Route 66 was a major tourist attraction and the ultimate family road trip.
Chevrolet:
Shown above is a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With only 300 produced, this is the rarest Corvette.
Shown above is a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Station Wagon.
Shown above is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala.
Ford:
Shown above is a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible.
Shown above is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird.
Mercury:
Shown above is a 1955 Mercury Monterey 2-Door Hardtop.
Pontiac:
Shown above is a 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 8 Station Wagon.