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Day 4: October 23, 2026 Yet More Cars Comment via blog |
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I went looking for a mom and pop diner, and found this instead. I think
it's a fairly new addition to Cave City. Really good food and service.
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I left Cave City on Old Dixie Highway passing behind Wigwam Village #2. By
the time the village was constructed in 1937, Numbered U.S. Highways had
moved in and the main road was US-31W. The village was built facing the
numbered highway in the V between the two.
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When I started this trip, I more or less thought today would be a non-stop
drive home from the wigwams. But as it turned out, one car museum on the
Dixie Highway just leads to another. Like the Lane Motor Museum, the
frequently shifting population at Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear make every stop
interesting. Today I was met by Docent Roy who responded to a comment from
me about the 1953 Jaguar XK 120 that it was
owner Carl Swope's favorite. He also pointed out the the Jag was the
fastest car of its day, but in 2023 that honor belonged to the
Charger Hellcat. The
Sublime Green example beyond the Jaguar has
accumulated just nine miles during its lifetime.
A 1932 Chrysler, a 1939 Rolls Royce, and a 1964 Chevrolet fill out this panel. The description of the Rolls includes some details about its previous owner who was in her 80s when the car came to the museum. I found her 2011 obituary online. Of course, the 1964 four speed, dual quad, Posi-Traction 409 Chevy is looking, as she should, real fine. |
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The brands featured in the previous panel all still exist, but on this
visit I picked two cars from a marque that General Motors retired in 1940
as my favorites. I thought the blue and cream 1932
La Salle was the prettiest in the place, and the dark red
1931 model was a serious contender. I thought it
interesting that armrests were present on the 1931 rumble seat, but not
for 1932. I have no idea if that that was model year related or not. Both
convertibles have the beautiful Goddess hood ornament. The one pictured is
on the 1932 car.
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Since I spent the first night of this trip in his ville, it somehow seems
appropriate to end it with a picture of his fort.
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