Route 66: The Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, a Motel With Deep Roots

As original as it is tacky. But then, in-your-face tackiness is part of the charm of Route 66.

According to the licence plate on the front, this car was retired in 1973, a little more than 20 years after it was put into service. The beauty of Arizona is that the dry climate keeps the bodywork of this type of vehicle virtually intact. There’s potential for an interesting restoration project here.

Any self-respecting location that pays tribute to the film Cars must have a replica of the fire truck used in the feature film. Here is the version belonging to the Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn.