September 17, 2011

Our first stop today was at the America on Wheels Museum in Allentown, PA. Along with their normal exhibits, they were hosting a car show today. Compared to some other museums of this type, the America on Wheels Museum is relatively small. But don’t let the size fool you; it contains several vehicles that are rare, the first, or one of a kind.

From the first horseless carriage built in Allentown, PA in 1889

to the 1997 AVX (Avanti Experimental) Coupe built by Tom Kellogg , designer of the 1963 Studebaker Avanti, each display contains a gem from the past.

Below are some of our favorites.

The 1922 Detroit is an electric car. It had a range of 80 miles, and with a little care from the operator, could run up to 200 miles between charges. Ninety years later we still cannot do much better.

This 1933 Hupmobile Convertible is one of only five known to exist today. In 1933 it cost $995.00.

The 1955 Chevy Nomad Wagon was the costliest Chevy built in 1955 with a cost of $2571.00, and was billed as the “Hot One” in GM ads.


My favorite is this 1953 Corvette. Only 300 were built with most going to GM managers, VIPs, film stars, sports personalities and industry moguls. It is production number 75 and the price tag was $3513.00.

Our journey of the day was crossing the George Washington Bridge going into New York. It was not planned, but it happened!! It truly is a story for another day. Check out the New York skyline.

Tomorrow will be heading to the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, and up the coast to Portland, ME.