Originally appeared on Automoblog.net

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When Tom Cotter is not teaching college, he’s on the road getting himself into all kinds of adventures. This was evident recently when we covered one of his Barn Find books for this series. I figured after featuring Barn Find Road Trip, Cotter had seen the country, compiled his stories, and now that he had the book done, was satisfied.
I pictured Cotter saying “yeah, that was a wild trip,” or “man, what a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Then, after seeing Route 66 Barn Find Road Trip, I realized I don’t know Tom Cotter. 
Getting Kicks
Known as the Main Street of America, U.S. Route 66 stretches over 2,400 miles, and served as a major artery during the Dirty Thirties. Its namesake is reflected in the King Cole Trio song (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66, while one of its enduring nicknames, The Mother Road, comes from John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. Further efforts to preserve this piece of American culture were taken by President Clinton in 1999. Along Route 66, businesses, waypoints, and arguably an entire culture emerged. As the years progressed, many of the treasures left behind on this American landscape became ripe for the picking. Realizing this, Cotter takes off once again for another Barn Find adventure, this time along the great highway. Among the motels, diners, and service stations are forgotten automotive relics, and Cotte...