ROUTE 66

August 15, 2026. More than 150 vehicles filled the lower parking lot at the Sandia Peak Tramway, Saturday morning for Albuquerque’s Route 66 Centennial “Street Cars and Cable Cars” car show, one of several events marking the city’s connection to the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary.

Exhibitors began arriving as early as 7:30 a.m., an hour before the show officially opened. By the start time, rows of vintage cars, custom builds, modified sports cars, and modern luxury vehicles were already on display. Organizers said cars continued arriving and leaving throughout the day, with nearly 200 vehicles on site at one point.

Among the participants was Ron Houvener, who displayed his wife’s black 45th anniversary Chevrolet Camaro, a car he said they bring to shows throughout the area. Mark Dominguez and Kirk Peterson also showed early Model T Fords from 1924 and 1925, both crank-start vehicles now capable of reaching speeds of more than 60 mph.

The event gave car enthusiasts a close look at nearly a century of automotive design, from restored classics to customized modern vehicles. Those who missed the show will have to wait for the next major Route 66 anniversary event.