StraightEight
One of the Regulars
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Pictures from the drive to Pebble Beach last week. The Buick ran with needles right down the middle, even climbing the big Gaviota Pass and Santa Rosa grade, and I'm very proud of it. 353 miles each way, average speed of about 38 mph with stops, 16 mpg average. Mostly two-lanes but there were some runs along 101 which are unavoidable.
Most people were very considerate. Some would come up behind and, despite ample opportunity to go around, just follow for miles and miles, almost as if, inspired by the Buick's leisurely pace (about 50-52 mph on the freeway), they were prompted to re-examine their own life and hectic race to the grave. On the two-lanes a number of cars didn't take advantage of clear passing zones to go around. I have no other explanation, except perhaps typical California cluelessness.
Once up on Highway 1 things were much easier as the slow-moving herd of summer RVs and sightseers wasn't going much quicker than 35 mph anyway. I pulled over a few times to let people by but for the most part cruised without being a roadblock. The brakes were strong and steady coming down out of Big Sur and other high points.
So c'mon, old car owners. Stop making excuses and get out there!
Most people were very considerate. Some would come up behind and, despite ample opportunity to go around, just follow for miles and miles, almost as if, inspired by the Buick's leisurely pace (about 50-52 mph on the freeway), they were prompted to re-examine their own life and hectic race to the grave. On the two-lanes a number of cars didn't take advantage of clear passing zones to go around. I have no other explanation, except perhaps typical California cluelessness.
Once up on Highway 1 things were much easier as the slow-moving herd of summer RVs and sightseers wasn't going much quicker than 35 mph anyway. I pulled over a few times to let people by but for the most part cruised without being a roadblock. The brakes were strong and steady coming down out of Big Sur and other high points.
So c'mon, old car owners. Stop making excuses and get out there!