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Bygone Junkyard

By Old Cars WeeklySep 14, 2020
Lined up behind the entrance sign to Lyon’s Vintage Junkyard are three project cars for sale: a 1949 Pontiac two-door sedan, a 1956 Ford Parklane station wagon and a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III. The Pontiac and Parklane have sold since our visit.
Hobby News

Vintage iron in Kentucky

By Old Cars WeeklyDec 9, 2019
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Under the Hood

Last call for parts at Hillard Auto Salvage in Michigan

By Angelo Van BogartOct 31, 2014
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Features

Last Chance: 4,000 old cars in East Troy to be crushed by winter 2014

By Angelo Van BogartSep 2, 2014
The sign hanging on the office building not only contains necessary contact information, but also attractive prewar automobile artwork.
Hobby News

High and dry parts, cars at Idaho’s L&L Classic Auto

By Ron KowalkeAug 18, 2014
1936 Plymouth two door.
Auction News

A-1 Auto Salvage to hold auction, then close

By Old Cars WeeklyMay 26, 2020
The cubed remains of the former inventory of Freman Auto Wrecking in Whitehall, Mont. The yard was closed in early May, and the estimated 3,500 vintage vehicles that comprised the yard’s inventory were crushed.
Hobby News

3,500 Crushed: Large Montana salvage yard closes

By raustinMay 21, 2014
The sign leading into Little Valley Auto Ranch in Belton, Texas, contains all the important contact information for the business. Simple, yet effective for maintaining customer traffic.
Salvage Yard Ron

LVAR salvage yard parks Model T's to street rods

By Ron KowalkeMay 29, 2020
Rock-solid 1958 Edsel Corsair two-door hardtop.
Under the Hood

French Lake Auto Parts: '50s Finds Galore

By Angelo Van BogartMay 15, 2013
A “barn find” brought to Manthey Salvage, this 1951 Nash Statesman Super two-door sedan now rests not far from its Kenosha, Wis., assembly point some 60-plus years earlier. Its roof is dented, but the car is otherwise complete and solid.
Salvage Yard Ron

Manthey Salvage makes room for old iron worth saving

By Ron KowalkeMay 29, 2020