Al N. Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Folks- For those of you who don't know me, I'm one of the founders of the USA7s club and helped organize the 7-7-7 meet at Tail of the Dragon back in 2007. I've been without a car for a few years, but have remedied that situation with the completion of a vintage Lotus Seven (1961 Series 2) project. Instead of doing the smart thing and just paying to ship the car home via Intercity or Horseless Carriage, I'm planning on driving it home. Great idea, right? I mean, what could possibly go wrong with a 52-year old British car? The good news is that I'm planning on having some support in the way of my SUV and open trailer. While my exact route is TBD, I was thinking of trailering the car from its location in Denver to the LA region and starting the trek home to NJ from there...taking about 7-9 days in total. Probably end of May or early June. I want to literally go from Pacific to the Atlantic. Would love to meet up with forum and club members en route. Would definitely want to see the DC/VA crowd (Mrs. Rowe's anyone?) and the NJ/PA lunatics...but looking for Se7eners across the US. So let me know on this thread if you are interested. Any advice on routes or "must drive" roads would be welcome. -Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Al, Plan on a few days in the Denver area before heading to LA and we will give Bessy a proper twisty mountain road shake down along with a group of the Colorado Sevens. You and your party are welcome at my home, I can easily accommodate four people, two more if an air bed on the floor is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Midwest Se7ens Gathering is in NE Oklahoma (Gore, OK) June 6-9. Come join us. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBowker Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Al - can we finally get that drive together with our Sevens in early June??? Best of luck with you trek. See you in June!!!!! Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Let us know if you really come out to LA. There are surely enough "Must Drive" roads here in SoCal to keep you busy for a few days. One word of warning though...if you plan to use the southern route across the desert it will likely be ample hot, even early June. Driving a full day at 100-110 degrees in an open car with some additional engine heating is surely doable (assuming some shade roof) and we did one such drive last summer. But it is not what I would call a fun blat. I would look for the most northern and higher altitude route possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks all...playing with Mapquest tonight yielded a 9 day LA-NYC trip that hit Denver and Tail of the Dragon. Gert...thanks for the advice to carefully consider a desert drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Since you have a truck and trailer chasing you, you could always trailer the car across the really hot desert parts of the trip in air conditioned comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Congrats Al!!!! LONG time coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessieTheSeven Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Congrats Al!!!! LONG time coming! Thats a bit rude! At least Al was able to complete the deed! Can we say the same thing about you? How is your lovely lady positioned in the workshop? I want a new friend to drive around with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 If you delay to the July 4th weekend you can also check out the West Coast Lotus Meet in Seattle on July 4th weekend http://www.westcoastlotusmeet.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 enjoy Al. I do think this will be a month long trip. I think you should be prepared and bring a laptop and car & solar chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Road trip or journey, make the time to enjoy the experience. "Its' the going not the getting there..." (Harry Chapin) that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like the idea of incorporating the West Coast Lotus Meet. Al, if you decide to do that, I'll break into my upgrade budget and buy you a beer :cheers: -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzempel Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Al, As Gert has said, there's loads of great roads out here on the west coast. If you get out to the Los Angeles area, I've got a guest room that you're welcome to use. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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