And to think, each one of these, at one time, was sitting in a dealer's showroom, gleaming and mint condition and with that "new car" smell inside...

I am not American but I do think you Americans made some of the greatest looking cars to have ever existed between the 1920s to the 1970s. That's why it is hard to sit and see these old gems rotting away like that. Almost sad really!

I am a model car builder, and am currently working on a large junkyard diorama. What you show here will live on in the diorama that I'm constructing, with much of the same type of horticulture. This video is quite inspiring and a great asset to me. I'm truly appreciative to still have it available some 13 years after it was posted.

Who would have known, those cars were once rolled off the showroom floor. So many stories in that place, too bad :(

@Therrito

9 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that every vehicle there has its own story. If only they could talk ...

@2009walkingman

9 жыл бұрын

JIMMY HOFFA ...

hope this will remain "forgotten" by the metal hunters and saved by cars lovers

@randyboggs2263

8 жыл бұрын

9

@utuberlesmouches

8 жыл бұрын

sorry but i don t understand this "9" : , ( french)

@BB-so7ws

3 жыл бұрын

@asteinmann where was this?

Thx for yhe update. I haven't been back by there in a long time. It's good to know that someone is maybe saving some of these cars.

@jbpthesquirrel3128

7 жыл бұрын

xcape455 i would really like to know where exactly that is i am really into old cars

@ericjohnson4915

7 жыл бұрын

Chester the squirrel it's about 15 minutes north of sylvania ohio.

@Chris-from-AZ

6 жыл бұрын

Chester the squirrel That's what I'm saying

I agree. These cars once meant something to someone. The people who owned these cars decades ago might have fond memories of road trips, first cars, and cherished moments never to be forgotten. These old cars were once a part of someone's life. Now they just sit there, never to be driven again, never to even be seen by those to whom they meant so much. They'll only live on in their memory.

The reason places like this are getting rare is because the old guys who own them are starting to die off and their families would rather call in the crusher than try to sell each car or parts. The high prices of scrap metal aren't helping this either. Another reason is some counties are getting super aggressive with their beautification and cleanup bylaws. I know of several people here in Alberta who've been forced to sell, remove or otherwise crush their (neatly parked in rows) project car collections due to bylaw enforcement. It sucks but that's the direction we're heading in.

It really is sad to see something like that.

The owner could sell those old wrecks off and never have to work another day. That Hudson, in particular, is worth a mint. Great vid... thanks for sharing!

@33MRED

8 жыл бұрын

+Redoubt South i love these when other people know where they are atbut no share 'll take th e corvair when and if.

@johnfranklin5277

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, its just a pile of junk. Only crusher worthy. The elements rain and snow, and some stripping have destroyed them. All together final cash total, maybe 6, 8 thousand, maybe less..

Wow, I awesome to see. My father in-law had an auto salvage yard here in SW Maine. He passed away several years ago. He save saved some hood emblems, and quarter panal marques. I found them cleaning his garage. I painted a board up and mounted them on the board. Ahhh....I wish it was still here. We cleaned up the land, as my mother in-law had no one else to carry on the JY. ( I had a full time job at the time). Thanks for the vid. JF Maine

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend OK

That's one of the greatest junkyards I've seen on you tube. Great presentation. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

Judging by the size of most of the trees, this j/y was closed around 1984.

Two miles from my house there's a 5 acre plot loaded with UK cars from the 30s, to the 70s. They too are just rotting away, covered in brambles and scrub. The two barns on the property contain classic Rileys, Wolesleys, Rovers, Talbots and MGs. The man who owns them, won't sell one bloody part... Thanks for posting, I saw a 1967 Cuda, and a 61 Impala in there, the man should be arrested, it's a f**king CRIMINAL waste..............

@griffnut666

10 жыл бұрын

I had a 64 cuda. Black with gold stripe down the middle. Had an automatic with shifter on floor. Not pushbutton, miss that car. real headturner

Whenever I see things like this it hits close to home. I used to work at a junkyard and all that was in there was 30's-80's cars and most were restorable... I used to take lunch and just walk through staring at the history.....

This could be a gold mine of old parts, original stuff from old cars

As that kid says to Toad in American Grafitti - "What a waste of machinery!"

Note the defiantly shiny chrome on the mid-range '57 Studebaker at 2:32Think about it: Every one of those derelicts once was the bright, shiny apple of someone's eye when they wheeled it into the driveway for the first time while admiring neighbors looked on. Every one of them held someone's hopes and dreams. Where are those owners now?

I note with satisfaction the fact that red cars appear to be a little less rusty. I have always suggested that anything red will run faster (Keds), fly higher, and last longer.

I love places like this, its like a treasure hunt ! But also sad to see these beautiful cars knowing some are / will be to far to salvage ! 😥

Lots of great hard to find parts just going to waste. What a shame.

To me it looks like the case of an inheritance and potential treasure trove that whoever has it now is too overwhelmed with lack of time or lack of knowledge to really know what to do with it. So it just sits rusting away.

Having watched my Dad and uncles rebuild and do engine swaps on everything from Corvettes to Jeeps, this is painful to watch. But it is comforting to know that some of these cars will get the attention they deserve and be restored.

"yes" you are a wise man, and i share your love for old cars , and like me , just the chance to have a walk around a place like this ! ! ! well what can i say , it gets the hairs on the back of my neck standing right up, , places like this are a shrine to us ,," who are we" lovers of history "cars " or are we "artist"s and we do not know yet,,,,,,,,,,," you know who you are", you are just like me, love you , mark

I've seen late 90's vehicles with more rust, this is a museum

where in Michigan is this at? id like to get a hold of the owner?

Thanks for your hard work to make this video. It's sad to see them like that. Hope with help, someone can bring them out or to life again.

Pretty nice to look at. thanks to the owner to allow the footage for many to enjoy. Lot of history there...and from Michigan. cool

we can build spaceships from those

@johnroberts4755

10 жыл бұрын

yeah, and drive to mars.

@alieng9983

10 жыл бұрын

totally

@fiber9m

10 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea how does 10,000 a year sound to get started

@mikhail-kf3my

5 жыл бұрын

Well, there is one car in the space)

roadkill be like MINT

@plumbingstuffinoregon2471

7 жыл бұрын

I bet they'd love it there

0:51,red 63 Impala convertible.My brother bought one identical to this one new back in 63.A beautiful car.

I had the pleasure of talking with Irv a few years back. He told me how he started picking up and bringing cars home he saw out in fields and yards on his way home from work in Lansing. What a guy. I wish I could have spent more time talking with him and I hope he is doing ok. I asked him if he would allow camping out in his fields but believe it or not that far out away from cities he was still having security issues. His son has it under control. And yes all are for sale money talks bs walks and posts on ut. I also was allowed to take the tour, I laughed but understood when he told me no smoking, no tools and no kids.

@ivanhuerta8097

3 жыл бұрын

Location please

I would bring a 6 pack of beer, and spend the day gawking at all of this, wondering, who was the first owner of these magnificent vehicles, and who was the last owner, just ponderous! Why would a junkyard be permanently closed? Seems stupid to me?! Anyway, an interesting video, fascinating.

I Love 1965 Pontiac B-body ever since a was kid and to see that Catalina (2:26) kind of upset me >:/

@dead-manproduction8286

10 жыл бұрын

AND A FREAKIN CHARGER!! 3:51

Nice vid but sad as well. Saw a lot of classics. Thanks for the post!

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi James how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend OK

Amazing!!! it's like an old car show that the people just disappeared from. What a piece of history!! Should be a museum!!! What a waste of beauty !!

There is a junkyard like that on us 23 between Ann Arbor and ohio

I can hear the owners now ....well were going to fix them up and sell'em for big money one day ...better hurry there turning to dirt .

Beautiful. There is very little plastic on these cars...so the components will return to the earth and the cycle will continue. Love the Michigan woods.

I love the care from about 1955 through the end of the '60s. This video is interesting because it shows so many, but it breaks my heart to see the condition they're in.

@thewaywardwind548

9 жыл бұрын

Oops! That was supposed to be: I love the CARS from about 1955....

i would love to have one of them

@s10onbillets

9 жыл бұрын

Me 3

@Therrito

9 жыл бұрын

Me 4

@Voodoo8648

9 жыл бұрын

Me 5

@-_-_415

9 жыл бұрын

Me 6

@heretohear8662

9 жыл бұрын

Darrin Curtis Me 7

None of them are made in China, that's why they are still around.

@londonaverill9204

10 жыл бұрын

Non of them are made in germany. That's why they are not still working.

@Sunfadedlovejaded

10 жыл бұрын

You do know that some major German brands are made in USA and most of the parts are made in China. If they are assembled in Germany still most of the parts are made in China.. In Cuba, I heard they used to use tuna fish cans to replace old pistons. Haha

@neckarsulme

9 жыл бұрын

London Averill I am pretty sure the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE at 2:06 was made in Germany smartguy.

@greenlay

9 жыл бұрын

Sunfadedlovejaded heh Charley da Tuna says watch it

@TheItsmegp46

9 жыл бұрын

German junk? Most of these cars date from the 1950s to the 1960s. Except for the VW Beetle, German cars were virtually non-existent back then in the US market.

Thank you for the reply. Didn't know if he had enough solid parts to piece together for one good one.

* Such a shame to see so much American Iron left to rot ! And think of all the personal memories each one held. Left to disappear like tears in the rain !

American Auto History wasting away!

I would save ALL the mustangs

@ashtonherren5233

8 жыл бұрын

Me to leave all the Chevys to rot

@rodneywoodall950

8 жыл бұрын

+kiddatplayz Me too and I seen a couple of Galaxie's to that should be saved aswell

@Justice_Akbr

8 жыл бұрын

+Ashton Herren hi, can i know why most Americans or people hate Chevys?

@theaxejunkie251

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark7com because they are shit boxes.

@dirtydub3245

7 жыл бұрын

gross

My friend, Jim MacSorley has owned over 4,000 cars and feels the same way!!! Restore them!!!! He has purchased "new" parts for every car out there - now, in his 60's he's attempting to inventory his 50 years of purchases, he has it all He lives in LA and can sell you any part you ever thought of in any car ever made!!! Our auto heritage is in those woods!! Maybe a group effort like the "Nature Conservantcy" but the "Car Conservantcy" and lots of people spend the next 10 year fixing them!!!

"Enjoy the pics, places like this just don't exist". Well, yes they do by this account. There are many of these places that may only be seen by air and or word of mouth. My brother would travel from Fl to PA and back twice a year for 20 years or so to the Hershey and Carlisle swap meets. He would stop on the way to and from at places just like this one only spread out throughout the southern states. I took many pictures also of some of those yards as I traveled with him once. Something very tranquil yet very disturbing about the metallic carnage. Trees growing through engine bays, cars literally rusting right back into the Earth, and most will never ever hear the voices of owners ever again. Quite fitting that this yard is in Michigan I guess. Thanks for taking the time to photo and post these, very poignant.

Oh man those cars look like there hurting big time ! Thanks for taking the time to post this .

I'm in Montreal Canada, where salty roads make cars rust away within 8 years. Makes me nostalgique to see see those cars just laying there and rusting in time!!! Could of find owners for a few 100 bucks back then!!!

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend OK

Plenty of great projects there..... I would love to have the money to gather a bunch of old forgotton beautys and restore them. Great video!

My mouth is dry and my eyes are full of tears. So sad to see so many beautiful and rare machines rotting away.

Wow that place is special. Most people see junk but I see treasures even though there is no way to restore any of them cars. Still very cool to see them

That 52 or 53 Hudson at 2:55 is ultra cool..... When you go to find a part or a body panel for a restoration project, you'll see how valuable what you're looking at really are....

love this, thanks for sharing

Most of these cars were to far gone. They had served their purpose and left nothing but a shell. Miss it

Some good restoration vehicles here.

Awesome pictures, thanks for posting them. I always say... better lost and forgotten than crushed and turned into a Civic! At least if they're lost, there's still a chance!

Nice find with the mustang all of those are so cool

In high school 1980 I got a 1966 galaxy with a 289 hi-po with a 9" rear end a 4 speed for 750 bucks.I had the fastest car in the parking lot after a new cam and holley carb with what we called cheater slicks.I blew it up 2 years later and sold it for 1500 and the block had a hole in it.I miss that beast and my 8 track player Jensen 6X9's with a power booster lol.I have a 2003 cobra now that would smoke that galaxy.But you can't beat the sound of a cammed push rod V8 with glass packs!!!

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend Ok.

I love looking at these I'd love to visit that place

@ Ricky - Aloha friend, at 1;36 is a Barracuda from 64-66. The V badge was 65-66 as they were the only ones where the 273 was offered. Most of them were stripped from the wussy 225 S-6 and swapped with 413 (early hemi) and were brilliant drag cars. I had 3 running junkers, a 62 Power wagon with a 413, and about 2 months spare with more stolen tools than I could use, but I had me a relic drag dogfish Barracuda for a bit Cheap and EZ work even or the novice builder -

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

At one time they were all brand new and someone's pride & joy!!! 2101

This is the first video I've watched that made me cry.

I go by this place all the time.

Nice you got in there in the spring,another month and it would of been like a jungle.

This junkyard looks like the one you can see from the highway when the leaves are off the trees just south of Harrison Mi.

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend OK

nice..appreciate them while they are still with us.

WELL DONE! Very interesting (and a bit depressing) - thanks for posting.

The man that let you see these beautiful cars must be GOD, and that is HEAVAN,..

@mariarusso1155

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mathew how are you doing today. I'm Maria from Minnesota, looking for a new friend Ok.

Beautiful, worth d momento of this video.

it's crazy. these cars that have became a part of past American life are just rusting away..my grandmother told me she remembers being in the back seat of a brand new '57 Chevy when she was little. how much you wanna bet it ended up like this? it's a shame we cant save 'em all, but atleast some are saved. I love going to car-shows and seeing them as they were when new.

To the owner of the 67' Ford you left your lights on......, your hood. Ha, Thanks for the tour Xcape, I miss seeing cars with charachter.

1:36? Plymouth Barracuda +/- 1965. That glass is super valuable...just like so many bits and pieces of those cars. Itlooks like much of the good stuff was removed in the day that it was an active junker. The Michigan weather isn't exactly known for preserving metal. Sad. 20 years ago this place would have been a dream!

beautiful!

So much potential in that yard, but will never see them again.

plenty of gems there, man.

Just to think all these cars were someone's pride and joy at one time.

Sure are a lot of good parts there to save others and keep them alive. Very nice!

Can u tell me where this is at? I live in Michigan and this place seems cool

one of the best yards I have ever seen

I saw a Chevy Nova (a Toyota-based one) and a Plymouth Reliant K-car, both were made around 1984-1986. So whoever owned this was still putting cars here at that time.

Still some very useful parts in there, someone with a few weekends could make thousands from the chrome alone ,not to mention all the glass that somehow doesn't have bullet holes in it,,,GREAT FIND FOR A PICKER!!!

I'd pay large for a sweat equity project from there; Lot of fine projects . Cheers to the creator!.

This reminds me of an old junkyard near Durand Michigan, actually on your way out of Byron right off of Durand Road. Some great old wrecks in those photos. Did anyone else notice the Edsel?

Holy Jesus, I feel a twinge in my chest when I see all the nice cars and so the decay ;-(

This is my the worst nightmare seeing such car cemetery :(

Appears from what I can see a mid to late 60's Ford Galaxie wagon or Ford Country Squire wagon, usually equipped with the 390V8, basically was the SUV of it's day

0:55 Oh man, I remember these plates!

Right now I'm 52 years old and I remember when some of these were in the showroom through the years.

How can you wown the property knowing that you have all those cars in there and not do anything?! If i owned that i would have one hell of a restoration project! Love it

yep! I know somebody with that car here and whenever he parks he leaves his park lights on absolutely paranoid as hell about not being able to find the rear window again!

ladies and gentlemen i present to you. 1/2 of all classics in America.

this makes my tear up a little cuz they all were/are very good cars

It is heartbreaking to see these cars in this condition. But there are still parts that can be salvaged. Hard to believe all the glass that has survived in these cars

sweet love da old stuff.....................

The chrome off that Edsel at 2:40 would be worth something, along with those Barracuda rear windows. Hemings Motor News would pay/make a fortune for & off this place!

So sad, so many great cars rusting away! I saw the '56 chevy with the 1959 plate on it, that car was nearly new when it was left to rust away! I own a '56 and that part was real sad....

UGH! It pains me to see such BEAUTIFUL machines just sit there and rot away! What I wouldn't give to get a hold of each one of those and bring them back to life!