Weekly drive with grandpa

"Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car" (pilot-and-car-guy)
05/13/2015 at 13:06 • Filed to: None

As some of you may know, my grandfather has had Parkinson’s for 18 years. Those of you who know that also know he was and is a huge car guy. I’ve posted the list of cars he’s owned before, but I’ll list it again. He had to hang up the keys about five years ago. Since I got my permit I decided to take him for a little drive last week. We left my house and wen’t up 58 to US-6 and to 40 to I-70 back home. He enjoyed it so much he want’s to make it a weekly occurrence. I’m also posting a link for this weeks planned trip. My grandma is going to let me take the Porsche (‘98 Boxster) for this one.

If anyone has other >3 hour drives like this, please post below. My address is listed in the first one I posted to get an idea of where we can go.

Thanks all.

https://roadtrippers.com/trips/weekly-d…

And here’s that list of cars:

Isuzu axiom

Mercedes r350

1998 Porsche Boxter Convertible

1956 Porsche 356 A roadster original

1992 Dodge pickup

Studebaker Avanti

2 VW busses

Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan

Alfa Romeo Graduate

Alfa engine custom racecar

Nash ramblers

3 Chevy Suburbans

Many trucks

Porsche 356 Carrera

At one time they had 3 Porsche 356

2 Porsche 914

2 leCar

Triumph MG

Lotus

2 Triumph Spitfire

1971 Mbw motorcycle

‘76 alfa spider

Triumph TR-6

Triumph TR-3

BMW 2002

BMW Bavaria

Alfa Romeo Gtv

Alfa Romeo164

Audi 5000

Peugeot 504

Peugeot 505 wagon

Peugeot 505 turbo sedan

Porsche Speedster Convertible

Porsche 924s

Porsche 912

Merkur Scorpio

Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider

DISCUSSION (27)

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:08

That is an awesome list! You are a good grandson!

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
05/13/2015 at 13:10

Thanks! For all they do for us it’s the least I can do. And I envoy it as much as he does.

He talked to my Aunt for 2 hours after last weeks drive and I couldn't just leave it after that.

I’m really lucky in that I have all four grandparents within a 10 minute walk of my house.

505Turbeaux > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:10

your grandfathers collection sounds eerily like mine . Good on you for taking this on.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 13:11

They are very alike.

Look at my other reply, but it’s the east I can do. And I enjoy it as much as he does.

$kaycog > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:12

Your grandparents are very lucky to have you for a grandson.

505Turbeaux > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:13

I wish I were closer or I would personally take him out in my 505. Alas I haven’t lived in Denver area in 10 years. If I drive out there in it anytime soon it is on

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 13:15

That would be great. He’d love that.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > $kaycog
05/13/2015 at 13:16

I think it’s the other way around.

I GET to go on drives with him every week and take nice cars doing it. We had the Mercedes last time and the Porsche next time.

$kaycog > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:18

You’re all lucky to have each other.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > $kaycog
05/13/2015 at 13:19

Definitely.

JGrabowMSt > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 13:36

Holy crap....What do those 914’s look like?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > JGrabowMSt
05/13/2015 at 13:46

They sold them years ago.

They have the r350, 356, boxster, the truck and the Isuzu.

505Turbeaux > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 14:04

Also, do you have access to anything with ground clearance and 4wd? I can shoot you out to some of the old spots I used to run in my Landy series IIa - nothing technical, just nothing for a car to tackle

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 14:17

He and I hang out alot. So he has me for ground clearance but not 4wd

505Turbeaux > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
05/13/2015 at 14:19

I would say alot of these trails are okay usually unless a t-storm comes through. I dont want you calling me stuck!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 14:22

Nah, Id just call nibbles. Lol, Jakes grandparents also have a 94 dakota 4x4 with a magnum. That could tow us out if needed. Or we could just take that

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 14:26

I have the ‘95 dodge dakota 4x4

A ‘01 mdx

and the isuzu axiom

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
05/13/2015 at 14:27

We’ll just take that.

And it’s a 93

505Turbeaux > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 14:27

okay good to know. There are some places out near Alice/St. Marys I used to love. If you think your gramps would like a soft road excursion

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 14:36

I think I know what youre talking about

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 14:36

It is?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > 505Turbeaux
05/13/2015 at 14:37

That’s a bit much for him, but once I have my licence, I’d love to do it.

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
05/13/2015 at 14:57

Yep, a 93 dakota.

here’s the directions for our drive next week.

Continue on Miller Ct

Turn right on to West 38 th place

Turn right on to Nelson St

Turn left on to W 38 th ave

Turn right on to Moore St

Turn left on to w 37 th place

Turn right on to Miller Ct

Turn left on to W 35 th ave

Turn left on to Miller St

Turn Right on to W 32nd ave

Turn Left on to I-70 West
Turn left onto Hogback Road (CR-93) (exit 259)
Continue on Mount Vernon Avenue
Turn right onto Stone Street

Turn Right on Bear Creek Ave
Continue on Bear Creek Rd (CO-74)
Continue on Bear Creek Rd/Evergreen parkway (CO-74)
Turn left onto County Road 65
Turn left onto US 40
Turn left onto Homestead Road
Turn right on to I-70 west
Continue on I-70 West
Take exit 241A to Colorado Blvd
Head west on Colorado BLVD
Make a sharp right onto Placer Street
Turn left onto Virginia Canyon Road (CR-279)
Make Sharp right to stay on Virginia Canyon Road (CR-279)
Continue on Virginia Canyon Road (CR-279)
Continue on Hooper Street
Right turn on Roworth Street
Continue on Spring Street

Turn Right on to Gregory St

Turn right onto CO 119
Turn left onto Richman Street
Continue on Dory Hill Road
Turn right onto Golden Gate Canyon Road (CO-46)
Turn right to stay on Golden Gate Canyon Road (CO-46)

Continue on Golden Gate Canyon Road (Co-46)
Turn right onto CO 93
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn left on to CO-58
Continue on CO 58 to I-70
Get off I-70 at exit 265

Turn left on to Youngfiled St

Turn Right on to West 38th ave

Turn left on to Nelson St

Turn Right on to W 38th place

Turn left on to Miller Ct

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 15:40

Boy that sounds fun

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
05/13/2015 at 16:04

I’m hoping he feels up to the long trip.

RevoltTrain > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
05/13/2015 at 16:05

That’s a sweet collection! Hope to have one like that someday. Always loved Studebakers, they were made here in town

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > RevoltTrain
05/13/2015 at 16:07

Welcome!