Our objective today was a drive from Egg Harbor to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. No special sightseeing objectives other than 250 miles of mostly four lane divided highway across the middle of farm country. The day was clear and temperatures in the middle to upper seventies-- another perfect day for our tour.
The morning was cool with a heavy dew.
Glad we packed lots of micro fiber rags....
The nice surprise of the day came at breakfast. When we pulled in with three Morgans to a small family restaurant in Dykesville, just a few miles south of Egg Harbor a distinguished chap named Roy Stumpf rolled up on his high caliber bicycle. He knew Morgan cars and chatted a bit.... and we invited him to join us for breakfast. He said he has put 11-thousand miles on the bike. Not bad for a fellow on one side or the other of 80 years old.
Of course the conversation turned to our cars, then HIS... seems he had some cars too. And he invited us up to see his garage after breakfast.... a mile or so up the road. He cycled up and we followed.
We were impressed with his unique log cabin.... er, house on the bay and the adjacent garage.
A few of his cars were stored here, as well as a fully equipped shop. He said he has other cars stored in several garages and buildings around town.
The highlight of the collection to us was this beautiful Allard K2.
This Allard was owned originally by the owner of Niagara Power. Roy knows it is a very valuable car and preserves it in its original state. Twin four barrel carbs with Edmonds induction and manifolds on a Lincoln engine.
And this Allard embossed leather jacket casually draped across the seat of the car.
Also this Chevy pick-up with a Corvette engine is more representative of the collection of resto mod cars.... restored bodies with high powered engines.
His current hot rod project was purchased a bit ago. He explained it was a show car with no wiring, and did not run, but it sure looked impressive with etched metal everywhere.... even on the fully polished and chromed under carriage. He is working to make it a drivable roadworthy car.
Roy was gracious enough to have us gather in front of his house for a group picture. We are grateful for this outstanding opportunity to get to know him and his wonderful collection of outstanding cars. Thanks Roy!!!
Meanwhile, Bob and Missy McKenna found some scouts to enjoy their car. It is great fun to share our Morgan's with young people.
Very interesting bridge over the Fox River in Green Bay.
The Great Dane restaurant in Wausau was a good place to stop for lunch.
And the McKenna's made a beer stop at Leinenkugel's brewery gift shop.
Arriving in Eau Claire, everyone eventually collected in the Country Inn's and Suites breakfast room for a Morgan Noggin....
To decide where to go for dinner. Of course the guys sit on one side,
And the gals on the other side.
It was decided to order carry out.
More travel tomorrow, to Prairie du Chen
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