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Episode 786: 100 Years of Route 66 Begins – Part 3

27 minutes

Join Fletch in Part 3 of Classic Restos, as he continues his epic journey west, celebrating 100 years along the Mother Road, proudly brought to you by Shannons.

Kicking off in Springfield, Missouri, Fletch visits the Ariston Cafe, affectionately known as the “Senior Citizen of the Mother Road.” The adventure continues through the fascinating two-building ghost town of Plano, followed by a stop at Gary’s Gay Parita, a beautifully restored replica of a vintage gas station.

Fletch then explores Red Oak II, an incredible property hosting historic buildings of yesteryear that never died, before taking a chilling look at one of Bonnie and Clyde’s infamous hideouts where two police officers were tragically shot dead.

Crossing into Galena, Kansas, this packed episode introduces us to the legendary “Melba the Mouth” at Cars on the Route. Finally, Fletch drives along a rare, 9-foot-wide section of the original Route 66 alignment and makes a stop at the iconic Blue Whale of Catoosa in Oklahoma. This and more awaits you on Route 66.

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