SoCal to Prescott, AZ in 50s Cars
We will be traveling together with a few 1957-1959 Ford Skyliners from So. Cal to Prescott in June. I see that I10E to US60E to AZ71W to AZ89 is about 60 miles shorter than taking I40E to AZ89. Is th...
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oldcarfun wrote:
Thanks Ron for the info. You're right about the trunk space. There's just a bin about 3'x3' in the trunk when the top is down. We will not travel with the tops down so we will use the full trunk and probably the back seat. Why do you prefer I40 to 89? Another hour of driving, for those who may not have AC, is worth considering. Do you know if there is cell service? Also, do you think traveling the other route would take longer than we think so we may not save an hour?
Well, the southern route is shorter for you (from Newhall) but longer for me (from Ridgecest).
The southern route is just fine. As mentioned by Old Biscuit, the last leg of that route is up and over a mountain range. Lots of winding curves...but completely doable.
I would assume there is cell service...can't really remember if we've ever tried our cell phones when we took that route.
Well, as far as driving time, the southern route probably is a little quicker.
Why don't you go one way and then come back the other way?
My Fairlane is a little newer than yours and slightly modified... but I've always loved those 57's....58's and 59's not so much. I had a 60 Starliner and really liked it until I got my 60 Impala. No more Fords until my Mother her 64 Fairlane and willed it to me after her death in 90.
Good luck and enjoy the trip.
Ron
