The Journey Is Complete. The Story Lives On.

Name: Small Cars, Big Adventure: A Centennial Tribute to Route 66 | Coffee Table Book | Pre-Order
Brand: Anthony Schmidt Photography
SKU: SQ3262025
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Over 2,400 miles. Eight states. Thousands of photographs.

Anthony Schmidt traveled the entire Mother Road during Route 66’s 100th anniversary to create a coffee table book honoring the people, places, and memories that make Route 66 unforgettable.

Get the Route 66 Book

✓ Route completed June 2026 ✓ Official Route 66 Centennial Project ✓ Thousands of photographs captured ✓ Only 10 Collector Sets Remaining

An Official Route 66 Centennial Project

This book and journey have been officially designated as part of the Route 66 Centennial celebration.

That designation recognizes the project as part of the national effort to preserve and celebrate America’s most iconic highway during its 100th anniversary.

The Route 66 Centennial mark is used under license from the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.

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Small Cars, Big Adventure: A Centennial Tribute to Route 66 | Coffee Table Book | Pre-Order

$79.99 USD

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026.

This coffee table book documents a once-in-a-century journey down America’s most iconic highway: created to honor the road, the towns, and the stories that shaped generations of travelers.

The book is part of a larger Route 66 project led by Anthony Schmidt, combining classic cars, photography, and a real cross-country journey into one meaningful work. Each image captures the spirit of the open road through Anthony’s distinctive miniature photography style, blending nostalgia with careful craftsmanship.

Book preorders help make the journey possible.

Why This Book Exists

Created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66
Documents a real cross-country journey, not a studio project
Features Anthony Schmidt’s signature miniature car photography
Designed as a lasting keepsake for Route 66 supporters and collectors
Officially designated as a Route 66 Centennial project

About Preorders

This book is currently available by preorder only.

Preorders help fund the Route 66 journey and the creation of the book itself. Once the preorder window closes, availability may be limited.

Estimated delivery: Summer 2026

2027 Route 66 Calendar (Pre-Order) | Anthony Schmidt Photography

$19.95 USD

~~$24.95 USD~~ $19.95 USD

The First Piece of the Journey You Can Own

Route 66 only turns 100 once.

To celebrate its Centennial, Anthony Schmidt traveled the entire Mother Road, documenting the people, places, roadside icons, and classic cars that continue to make Route 66 unlike anywhere else in America.

The 2027 Route 66 Centennial Calendar is the first collectible released from that historic journey.

Each month features a new photograph captured on location during Anthony’s cross-country adventure, transforming a once-in-a-lifetime road trip into something you can enjoy all year long.

Whether it hangs in your garage, office, workshop, or home, this calendar is a daily reminder of the road that inspired generations.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ 17 all-new Route 66 photographs captured during Anthony’s Centennial journey

✔ Historic landmarks, vintage automobiles, roadside Americana, and hidden gems

✔ Premium full-color wall calendar with large monthly date grids

✔ A perfect gift for Route 66 enthusiasts, classic car lovers, and photography collectors

✔ The first collectible release from Anthony’s Route 66 Centennial Project

Reserve Your Copy Today

Pre-Order Price: $19.95

Reserve your calendar today and lock in early supporter pricing before the official release.

Once preorders close, the calendar will be released at $24.95.

More Than a Calendar

This isn’t simply a way to keep track of dates.

It’s a celebration of one of America’s greatest roads.

Every photograph was captured during Anthony’s real journey across Route 66, preserving the landmarks, communities, and moments that made this once-in-a-century project so special.

Product Details

January–December 2027 wall calendar
17 exclusive Route 66 photographs
Premium heavyweight paper
Full-color printing
Ships Fall 2026

Donate Directly: Support Anthony's Route 66 Journey

Preordering the book is the primary way to support the project.

Some supporters simply want to help keep the Route 66 journey moving. If you prefer not to preorder the book, or would like to make an additional contribution, you can support the project directly below.

Donations help offset travel and production costs and allow this once-in-a-century journey to be completed as planned.

Donation options

NOTE: Donations do not include the book

$10 – Mile Marker Support

Help move the Route 66 journey forward, one mile at a time.

$20 – Open Road Supporter

Support the journey across America’s most iconic highway.

$40 – Road Ahead Backer

Help cover travel and production costs along the route.

$100 – Centennial Legacy Contributor

Support a once-in-a-century Route 66 journey during its 100th anniversary.

Proudly Supported by Brands Who Believe in Route 66

Partners helping bring this once-in-a-century journey to life.