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Rusty, with parts missing, this beauty sits like a retired prize fighter …proud, proven, and still talked about. Undefeated and truly a classic, its patina alone is worthy of discussion.
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I would love to restore the parts and drive around in this beauty….as is, not all re-painted and spiffed up.
That would be something to behold!
Great Shot! Great Wordsmithing!
That is a really nice comment Claude. Thanks so much.
As with a lot of retired fighters, the smile is a little lopsided in old age but as you say, a real classic. You just don’t seem to see breaker’s yards like this in the UK anymore. My dad was always fixing up old cars, it was all we had and as a boy, a trip to the breaker’s yard to find some part or other was such an adventure. I had a really nice collection of enamel badges from various makes that the owner of the yard would let me have. I haven’t thought about that for years. Thanks for bringing that back Mike.
Thanks Chill. In the states we don’t call them breaker’s yards but I love that expression as I do so many of your ‘English’ words. And your take on this old fighter’s face is great! Always nice to hear from you and thanks.
I like wide opened hood. Looks like he’s ready to swallow anyone who comes near. The colors are great in this shot.
Thanks Marielba. Never a good idea to mess with an old fighter, as they are often ready to go with a simple ‘ding dong.’
This looks like a extra from the set of “CARS” I would love to photo this truck! Wow, look at all the colors
Yeah it’s a beauty for sure. Thanks my good sir.
Awesome pic Mike!
Thanks Bec. Always nice to make a new friend.
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It is yawning, enjoying a well deserved rest.
True enough but don’t make it mad
Great shot
Thanks a lot Marylou. Always appreciate your comments.
I knew I would like this based on the title and I wasn’t disappointed. Very cool shot!
Thanks Alex!
I wonder what year this is and I love that blue. Makes me miss my GMC, great capture
I wonder too….wait I’ll go a googling….1953′ish.Thanks for the comment my friend.
nice to know, my favorite Chevy that I photograph is a 62 or 63. I love the roundness of the GMC
I remember those chevys, in fact I had a wide finned 1960 in 1966. It was one of the finest cars I ever had the pleasure to drive.
not sure what ‘wide finned’ is, but sounds way-cool. Old vehicles are really fun, but I love the trucks the best
I love your truck images.
Thanks Kenne!
I came over from Blissful Adventurer’s sight (Michael) He said you were an awesome blog and I thought I would come by and check it out. He was right you have some great pictures here.
Very nice of you to say that! Thanks so much. Come on back some time.
Your Colorado colours are as glorious as ever, what a beaut!
Thanks so much Lorna.
You find the most obscure and outstanding subjects to photograph. These rusty old vehicles reflect the age and condition I feel most mornings.
Thank you and I live in that world too, most mornings.
That’s a beauty, Mike.
It sure is Andy. Thanks.
Mike-
Nice shot, as always. Will you ever run out of old cars and old structures to photograph? Let’s hope not, though I’d love to see what you do with something shiny and brand new. Or maybe a portrait of someone.
I was once a portrait photographer….I can handle it, but I prefer prettier things than people. I am currently in south Texas for the next month so I’ll be hunting for boats, and old things Texas. That does not mean I would pass up a real pretty girl, or a textured man for a good portrait.
Always good to hear from you Paul and thanks.
What about a textured girl or a handsome man? Prettier things than people to me means anything to do with the outdoors. I don’t do people. Not portraits, at least. I find them more difficult.
A textured old woman, perhaps. Not so much a handsome man, unless he had a daughter as pretty as yours. I’d shoot you, for a print of those wild horses you so wonderfully captured.
You’d shoot me with a camera, right?
My .38 is for other suspects. Besides, you’d shoot right back.
love this!
Thanks Christina.
Love this photo – thanks for sharing!
Sho’ nuf. Thanks.