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The engine is still under the hood of this first-year 1959 Lark VI, and it would make someone an excellent parts car. It’s one of hundreds of rusty treasures at Ronnie’s Old Cars and Trucks.
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Parts & Projects: Ronnie's Old Cars & Trucks

By Leroy DrittlerJan 21, 2021
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Texas Iron

By Phil SkinnerJan 11, 2021
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Model T Heaven in Washington

By Phil SkinnerSep 29, 2020
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Bygone Junkyard

By Old Cars WeeklySep 14, 2020
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Arkansas Projects

By Old Cars WeeklySep 1, 2020
Hiding in the weeds at Purdin’s was this 1964 Mercury Comet 404 Sedan, still with its original six.
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From Tucker and Hudson franchises to a salvage yard

By Old Cars WeeklyApr 30, 2020
The Fiat atop Theodosia’s old theater building lets visitors know they’ve found Ray Jackson’s yard.
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Last chance at a closed yard

By Old Cars WeeklyApr 21, 2020
HotRodGarage.net has generated considerable worldwide interest from a small community business.
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Parts & Projects: Dick's Auto in Minot, ND

By Old Cars WeeklyFeb 4, 2020
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Old Cars Video of the Week: Jan. 3, 2020

By Old Cars WeeklyJan 3, 2020
This 1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe has a great grille, and the front ribbed bumper only has a couple of very small dents in it.
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Oldies are still hiding in the weeds at West 60 Auto & Parts

By Old Cars WeeklyDec 18, 2019
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.
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Vintage iron in Kentucky

By Old Cars WeeklyDec 9, 2019
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Oklahoma Treasure

By Old Cars WeeklyMar 27, 2019
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Old Car Blogs

Everything is bigger in Texas! The Rick Smith Collection Auction

By Old Cars WeeklyFeb 21, 2018
For our money, this rose-and-white 1956 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Starfire convert is the most interesting in the bunch. It looks like it was probably a decent car when it was parked in the yard, but then the top disintegrated, quickly followed by the floors, and then the moisture from the earth started to eat it from the bottom up. Let's hope this nearly complete car was saved, at least for parts.
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Scenes from a long-gone salvage yard

By Angelo Van BogartJan 5, 2018
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Land of Enchantment: New Mexico trip leaves me wanting more

By Old Cars WeeklyOct 5, 2017
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Illinois yard closing with auction

By Old Cars WeeklySep 13, 2016
The sign hanging on the office building not only contains necessary contact information, but also attractive prewar automobile artwork.
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High and dry parts, cars at Idaho’s L&L Classic Auto

By Ron KowalkeAug 18, 2014
1936 Plymouth two door.
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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.
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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.
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LVAR salvage yard parks Model T's to street rods

By Ron KowalkeMay 29, 2020
Rock-solid 1958 Edsel Corsair two-door hardtop.
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French Lake Auto Parts: '50s Finds Galore

By Angelo Van BogartMay 15, 2013
This gold-and-white De Soto Adventurer two-door hardtop was one of many desirable 1950s cars in the 250-car stash acquired by French Lake Auto Parts (FLAP) in Annandale, Minn. This example is not the only Adventurer that was purchased by FLAP.
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Salvage yard adds Chrysler 300s, Eldorados, other '50s treasures

By raustinApr 17, 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.
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Manthey Salvage makes room for old iron worth saving

By Ron KowalkeMay 29, 2020
Postcard picture perfect is this scene with a 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Bel Air hardtop with colorful brush growing alongside and the Rocky Mountains in the background.
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Project Heaven

By Ron KowalkeMay 29, 2020