Tucson adventures

Nice view on our way out of town.

(Stopping for coffee just outside of Mesquite NV)

 

First night's stop at Wikieup AZ

RV stop has a great restaurant!

Population of Wikieup is 32

(most of them lived at the RV park!)

We toured the Franklin Auto Museum

The Franklin cars were a luxury auto compared to Cadillac in its heyday.

They were known for the air-cooled engines and were lighter 

and more responsive than other luxury cars.

1926

This Sport Touring car had a second windshield for the back seat passengers,

and space for all the golf clubs (of course)

6 cylinders and 32 horsepower  at a cost of $2600.

When this was $2600, Ford's were selling for about $400.

1924

This touring car was purchased new in Tucson as a wedding gift 

for Arizona's first Congresswoman.

It is still driven around today by the museum guide and his grandson.

  

1915 version of today's "Smart Car"

seats 2 people

gets 40 mpg

at 25 mph

Lou always likes examining the engines.

Franklin Aircooled Motors made this engine to be used in radio-controlled aircraft.

The plane on the right was used as a bomb and controlled from the fighter on the left.

Our RV resort has lots of activities, 
Lou has been enjoying the Water Volleyball and 

Linda has enjoyed the Silversmith classes.