It’s good to change up the hiking routine once in a while, and that’s what we did the other day and headed to Suzanne Arlie Park, some land on the edge of town that was donated to the city some years back by its namesake. The city has staked out some hiking paths, but it’s not being promoted and it’s still a bit rough. But with my Gaia mapping app I was able to stich together a decent 5-6 mile loop.
It’s obvious that this is not your typical city park from the automotive detritus we encountered. Wanda, who belongs to our (non-walker) next door neighbor but spends a lot of time with us as she loves to hike, looks to be a bit stumped by this front clip we encountered. But I’m sure someone out there will help Wanda out.
A slightly different angle. Wanda is a bug, a cross between a pug and a Boston terrier. She’s smart, eager to please, extremely friendly, fearless, energetic and a tireless hiker. She and I summited 13,160′ Wheeler Peak on our recent van trip to New Mexico. Might as well have been a stroll in the park.
But her interest in cars is a bit limited. She moved on by the time I took this shot from the back.
The remains of previous human activity were not just cars; there’s also this chimney that was once in the living room of a burned down house.
Towards the end of our hike as we approached Lane Community College, we encountered this upside down Subaru. How did it get up here? The trail up from the college is pretty steep; ah, the magic of Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive. Still…
If you’ve ever wondered what that looks like from below, here’s your opportunity. I remember that small but deep sump from our 2000 Forester. That was a terrific car.
Is there any food?
Have you identified that old front clip yet? Wanda is waiting.
I spy a 1940 Buick.
1940-41 Chevy?
Agree. Looks like a Chevy.
Were this on Reddit the heading would be “Project Car”? 🙂
Gotta hand it to you guys for knowing your Chevys.
1940 Chevy
Cute pup
That Subaru is mysterious. It looks mostly complete and rather fresh. Odd that it’s just lying there in the woods.
I believe Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts got it on the first try. Although we have a dog of our own, we are “second family” for our friends dog. They are parents of an active 3 year old and they both work a lot so we often take their big Golden Doodle with us on hikes or just daycare when he can’t accompany her to work.
I’ve never found the distance limit for either he or our little Aussie Doodle, we’ve done 15 km (just under 10 miles) of mountain trail and were still eager when we got back to the truck.
A hike just isn’t complete without a dog!
1940 Ransom E. Olds . . . ? . . . .
Could the Subaru have been stolen?
A check of the VIN # would resolve the issue.
I found myself surprised that whatever governmental agency is responsible for this park hasn’t taken any (visible) action to have the owner found and made responsible for removal.
1941 Buick
My first thought was 1940 GM something or other. But like others I think 1940 or 41 Buick. Hard to tell the exact shape of the grille to ID for sure?
We used to borrow a dog occasionally, it’s good fun without the responsibility or bills.
Wanda is adorable. Thaks for sharing. How only a front end of a vehicle is in the park is bewildering. I agree with the comment that the park system personnel should identify the Subaru, track down its owner, and resolve this matter. Give Wanda a pat for me. Please tell her this: “Woof, woof, Arf, arf, hike, arf, arf!”
Hmm.
I think Wanda’s front clip looks like the Pennsylvania Railroad Gg1.
Oh, shit, sorry! I misread the question.
Sorry, Wanda.
Well played!
Wanda is incapable of having her feelings hurt. Her ego is as durable as a GG1.
I’m glad. She’s actually a sweet and characterful-looking dog.
What a cute pup ! .
My bitch is a Chihuahua / Pug mix with Brindle fur so who knows what’s in her genetic log pile .
Like yours she’s a great dog, happy always and full of energy, loves her belly rubs and is fearless of the coyotes etc. in my neighborhood .
-Nate
The side trim location makes it more likely a 41 Buick. The trim on a Chevy is part of the hood, not fender. However, while the side trim in the picture is very similar to the 41 Buick…it is different than those I’ve restored.