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On this mornings program author Jim Hinckley shares a bit of the history behind Vauxhall and the first use of aluminum in automobiles, and he introduces listeners to Laurence H. Pomeroy, an automotive visionary. And of course, there are a few updates from Jim Hinckley's America, some road trip inspiration courtesy our friends at the City of Tucumcari (https://visittucumcarinm.com/) and RouteTrip USA (https://www.routetripusa.co.uk/), and a preview of upcoming episodes of Wake Up With Jim. 

Wake Up With Jim, December 1, 2021

On this mornings episode we visit with Professor Nick Gerlich for a wide ranging conversation about his forthcoming book, the Route 66 experience, the fast approaching Route 66 centennial, historic neon signage and the great American road trip. It's thought provoking, road trip inspiring, smile inducing conversation. As the song says, come along for the ride. This is Jim Hinckley's America. This program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, road trip specialists for adventures in the USA and Canada (www.routetripusa.co.uk/), Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico (https://roadrunnerlodge.com/) and the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel (www.wagonwheel66cuba.com/) in Cuba, Missouri. 

Wake Up With Jim, November 23, 2021

It's a morning filled with inspiration! Our guest this morning is Whitney Ortiz, the dynamic tourism director in Atlanta, Illinois. But there is more to Ortiz than transforming this charming Route 66 community into a destination. Through her fascinating Where in The World Is Whitney Instagram posts she inspires adventures, stepping from the comfort zone, and embracing life with passion. 
Join author Jim Hinckley and find a bit of inspiration to live life to its fullest. 

Wake Up With Jim

It's Friday so this morning we dig into the mailbag and answer your questions. 

5 Minutes With Jim, Episode 113

Adapt or die. That was the challenge faced by a countless number of blacksmith shops and companies that produced wagons, surreys, and harnesses in 1900. Many companies made a valiant effort to adapt to changing times. A few companies denied the obvious. And one company successfully made the transition.    

5 Minutes With Jim, Episode 112

Do you remember the adage that is better to fill the head with useless knowledge than no knowledge at all? The subject of this episode is flying cars. Did you know that a company offered flying cars in the 1950s? Did you know that subdivisions were designed with runways and special garages to accommodate flying cars? Did you know that the first flying car made its debut more than 100 years ago?

5 Minutes With Jim: Episode 111

On this week’s episode I am sharing the story of a nearly forgotten visionary. Glenn Curtiss was possessed with an insatiable curiosity that led him to pioneer motorcycle development, make a fortune in real estate development, transform automotive design, and make incalculable aeronautical contributions.

5 Minutes With Jim, Episode 110

The history of the American auto industries infancy is littered with stories of manufacturers that showed great promise, that were innovative in many areas, and that vanished with little to mark their passing. Their obscurity in the modern era is even more surprising when one considers longevity, contributions made to the industry and volume of production. As an example, consider the Mitchell manufactured in Racine, Wisconsin.