Frequent Cohort contributor Ralf K (Don Kincl), a favorite of ours, has been busy these past few weeks sharing recent finds. Time for another catch up session, this time featuring a gallery of old iron with lots of patina.
Above, a pair of toothy GM 1950s products found in the woods at Trust Salvage in Auburn, WA. On the right, a 1952 Buick, and a 1957 Pontiac on the left.
From further in time, a 1934 Ford 1-ton truck.
An early Maverick, from 1970-72; a once ubiquitous 1970s car. Last one I saw on the road was in 2023, and it was still drivable. Any other sightings by our readers?
A 1957-1958 Plymouth Suburban, in a condition that feels far from its “Suddenly It’s 1960!” glory days.
A very colorful 1960s International Scout. I’ve always loved the simplicity of these early Scouts; lots of appeal in its straightforward, yet characterful, shape.
Do old Jeeps ever die? I know they got to, but even when seen down in their luck, they look like they could be easily resurrected. Like this Willys wagon, which is mostly all there.
Let’s move on to newer patina; now on a 1977-1980 Monte Carlo, in a profile shot highlighting the model’s distinctive fender hips.
That Chevette by another name: the Pontiac 1000. I keep forgetting these existed at all.
For something slightly different, Japanese old iron in the form of a 1970s Datsun 620.
I prefer the Tri-Five Chevys, but now that I think about it, the bulkier, extrovertly styled, 1958 Chevrolets make for decent lawn ornaments.
Time for some more MoPar with an early 1950s Plymouth DeLuxe.
Before WideTrack was in anyone’s mind; a streak era 1951 Pontiac coupe.
The rectilinear angularity of a 1965 Ford Fairline, in gold, with little trim ornamentation.
And we’ll close with a utilitarian offering, an early 1950s Dodge Panel Truck. Love that “Job-Rated” text on the grille’s center.
If all those cars could talk, right?
The photos in the woods have a dreamy quality ….
I nominate the ’52 Buick, to go on the record cover of Bob Dylan’s “From a Buick 6.”
……. even though the grill says “Buick Eight”
Thank you again Rich !
Lots of good restorable/repairable stuff there (well, maybe not the Pontiac/Chevette)! Most look as if they’re just parked until someone tugs them out and starts working on them.
My sister bought a new T1000 in 1982 or so, so I won’t forget they existed. I think that some/many/most Pontiac dealers didn’t really want to sell them, but they were required to buy some units because Pontiac corporate said they had to.
My sister’s car was baby poo brown, completely stripped, except maybe the AM radio was an option. I think it sat forlorn on the dealer’s lot in a tony Connecticut town for many months, before the dealer just wanted it gone. She paid less than the Chevy dealer wanted for a Chevette.
There can’t be many Forward Look Plymouth 2 door wagons remaining.
Hopefully someone will save it, prefer it didn’t get the hot rod treatment, but better than letting it rot.
The partially complete Maverick grill sure gives it a different look. More European or something.
Had a 52 special sedan I owned twice, great cars. First time purchased from original owner. A fiend recently found it after sitting for 30 or so years and she’s alive again…
I wonder how some can manipulate the camera to get such colors .
Yesterday at the Los Angeles County Estate Auction I saw a Mercury Comet two door, all dusty from sitting in some elderly person’s driveway .
What’s the car just to the left of the Plymouth Suburban ? . looks familiar to me .
I used to visit my late father in Lake Whatcom, Wa. and drove the back roads looking for the elusive (to me) local junkyards like these .
-Nate