Detroit's Unforgotten Wheels

05/29/2026

Lawnmower part run in style

05/28/2026

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05/26/2026

1973 New Yorker at Royal Oak, Mi Memorial Day parade

05/23/2026

Thank you to the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona for supporting the Legacy Run with a sponsorship. It means the world to us as we prepare to take the 1973 Chrysler New Yorker across the Mother Road.

Visit their website
https://www.historic66az.com

05/03/2026

WE ARE JUST 40 DAYS OUT

Markku Jaakkola Jacob Gilbert
Orgunally owned by Finnish enthuslast Hans
"Hasse" Granberg, thiş New Yorker was driven across the U.S. in 2013 with plans for more. The and current owner Markku Jaakkola first met in Finland, where their shared love for classic cars and American culture built a lasting friendship.

In 2024, Hasse passed away, leaving the car sitting in the weeds in Grand blanc, Michigan, until Markku stepped in to bring it back. (the car only had 62,000 Miles on it !!!) Then came another setback...

In July 2024, the car was involved in a 4-car crash in Madison Heights, a moment that quckly went viral online. For many, that cold've been the end. But not here.....

Now, Markku has brought the car back to life
AGAIN, this time with help trom a friend, Jacob Gibert (technical specialist). This year, they begın with BLR'S Around the Thumb Rally, betore continuing the "Legacy Run" from Detroit to Chicago, down Route 66 to Santa Monica, and on to Monterey. Finishing the journey, the car never could...

UPDATE THEY JUST GOT ACCEPTED INTO THE QUAIL MOTORSPORTS GATHERING!!!

04/01/2026

Thank you, Jim Hinckley, for hosting us on “coffee with Jim” podcast last Sunday. Here’s the summary of what was discussed

In the latest episode of Jim Hinckley’s America, host Jim Hinckley welcomed two Michigan enthusiasts—Markku Jaakkola (from Royal Oak) and Jacob Gilbert (from Port Huron)—to discuss their ambitious summer road trip: driving a 1973 Chrysler New Yorker from the Detroit area to California along hi...

03/29/2026

Don’t forget to listen us on Jim Hinckleys Route 66 podcast today at 10 am detroit time !

Telling America’s story. Inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. Sharing the adventure. It’s what we do at Jim Hinckley’s America Coffee With Jim is a virtual diner where folks gather over pie and coffee, share a few laughs, talk road tr...

03/22/2026

Me and Jacob Gilbert will be on James Hinckley’s America “Coffee with Jim” Podcast on Sunday March 29th 2026 at 7:00 am Arizona time (10am Detroit time). We will be talking about our Route 66 trip, 1973 Chrysler New Yorker and the previous owner, Hans Granberg.

Telling America’s story. Inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. Sharing the adventure. It’s what we do at Jim Hinckley’s America Coffee With Jim is a virtual diner where folks gather over pie and coffee, share a few laughs, talk road tr...

03/01/2026

Jacob l ,we got some parts ! I hate putting aftermarket stuff on my cars, but to prepare for a long roadtrip extra gauges are must, because the Chrysler came with “idiot lights” from the factory. Here is the oil pressure, coolant temperature and transmission oil temperature gauges from , transmission oil cooler from Hayden and carter’s electric fuel pump to ease the starting and prevent v***r locking in high temperatures

02/28/2026

Had a phone discussion today with Route 66
Historian Jim Hinckley. Me and Jacob will be on his podcast on Sunday 3/29 to talk about the trip, Hans and the 1973 Chrysler.

Jim Hinckley's America, the official website for author Jim Hinckley is your passport to adventure

02/22/2026

Thank you Mlive news and for covering Chrysler’s story with

Read more about the Route 66 trip on the Mlives website

https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2026/02/after-going-viral-in-a-crash-detroit-built-chrysler-sets-out-for-route-66.html

A Detroit-built 1973 Chrysler New Yorker that survived a viral crash is heading out on a 2,400-mile Route 66 road trip to honor its late owner.