Look at this... One mans collection rotting into ground...

[69gumby]

I am speechless.

[drivethechevy]

someone should save those beasts

[Prostreet 72]

There is a guy like that here by me also. He has a whole yard full of 67-72 trucks, but will only sell the rotted crap, and wants your first born for that. I don't know what they are saving this stuff for.

There was another yard not too far from me. He only delt with antique cars. He had 5 acers of cars and trucks dating from the 30s thru the mid 70s. At the time I was building a 64 Plymouth Fury for my father. He had 5 of them. They were neatly stacked with tires between them. Chargers, Superbees, Tri 5 cars and trucks.

Long story short, he died, and the cars were sent to salvage or auction. This is another guy who wouldn't sell the whole car or truck, and wanted your first born for the parts.

[724x4a/cchevy]

Originally Posted by bagged91

Yep, you can see the tilt in this truck(71 Cheyenne Super), but you can't see the tach dash or AM/FM. Windshield is broken and the dash, column & radio all look like junk

ahhh i see it! very hard to see though.

[clay68c10]

Check the address through the county tax office, some of that stuff is public record and maybe you can get a name to look up in the phone book. I think the records of the last sale/tax value of the property is what you want to find.

[jaros44sr]

Looking at the condition of the yard and fence, he hasn't been around for awhile....... on to greener pastures??

[franky69c10]

i love to have that 63 impala

[67/72junkie]

A junkyard like that is what junkies dream of!

[smoknbarrels]

It looks like some kids got in there at one point and had a hay day with all the windows!

[67chevy1series]

Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

It looks like some kids got in there at one point and had a hay day with all the windows!

damn delinquents you got a love it when you see an old senoir citizen with an oldie but not when there pack rats that are doing more bad then good

[corn]

Ill take the monte carlo. 1970 ss454 4 speed monte carlo cant be worth much can it? Thats gotta be pretty rare...

[Joe Gribben]

thats terribale to see that much potential setting.im going to get sick now keep us posted on what you find out.

[gtomechanic]

You could also have a local realtor search the address,they have access to the tax records and owner names. Put me inline for two first generation blazers, when the rescue begins.It has to be done! Thanks and good luck.

[Kurt L]

thats one of those i'm going to restore one day deals lol.great find there shame to see all that rotting away

[BarryB]

I want the 63 Impala. I having been looking for one of those for a longtime.

[Kurt L]

my wife says to go down town and do a property check,might be able to buy the whole thing for back taxes if the person or people are deceased.then the fun could begin lol.

[Trey`]

If that is outside I wonder what is in the building.

[chevybill]

Recently, hot rod magazine has been showing photos similar to these pic's in various locations. They also often include stories behind the rotting vehicles such as the "not for sale" and "i am going to restore all of them next year".
I think Chip Foose has made a statement to the effect that the hobby is loosing some great cars to situations similar to this.

Most of the time the owners of these rotting collections have some self image problems and to compensate for various personal shortcomings, they like to take pleasure in thinking they have some possessions that others want to own. Often times they would rather remain in poverty with the idea that others want their rotting vehicles.

[1969k10stepside]

I'd take all them rotting 2wd blazers....
Well,I would take all the vehicles,sell the few I dont want,and keep and gradually fix up the rest...
But d@mn,all them vehicles,and rare parts,and rare vehicles.
If only it was in the southwest,then it would be a gold mine

[seanu]

Ok, you absolutely have to follow up on this...get in contact with someone..somewhere..even if you get the ole "there not for sale" crap!..

We have to have closure...

There are alot of people doing that now...due to all the car shows and the BJ auctions...now everybody who's got something that's over 20 years old, thinks its worth a pot of GOLD!!!

[arkracing]

if you have the address you can go to the "clerks office" in the town hall and look up the deed etc - you can back track to see if there are any leins on the property as well

Of just put in an anonymous complaint to the town that the dude has a ton of unregistered vehicles in his yard that they aren't getting property tax for then kindly show up on his door a few days later and ask if they are for sale

[RANDY COX]

Wow,Wow,Wow,what else can I say,Looks like some kids got in there and broke out alot of windshields and side windows,Such a beautiful site.

[lks dcvn]

Sad to see...[as I get in line for a 2wd Blazer] -

[cstm68]

thats got to be one of thoes guys who if you ask if the want to sell one they say they have plans to "fix them up". well hes got alot to fix up !

[Captain Knievel]

From what I have seen in similar circumstances, chances are this is a situation that the city/county is dealing with. I saw some homes in the background, so I think we can we assume there is a zoning violation. At the least there is an environmental violation going on due to the size and condition of the collection. I'm starting to sound all preachy and tree-huggy. But knowing how cherished all those vehicles are it is a shame not to put some effort into rescuing them. If you need help negotiating the beurocracy, I'd love to put my skills to use.