A Forgotten Treasure Trove Of Classic American Cars
It’s a silent walk through a field filled with Fords, Cadillacs, Packards, Dodges, Pontiacs, and other automotive treasures.
The first half of the presentation is the most interesting and an excellent opportunity to test your car spotting skills.Here are a few of the dozens of cars appearing in the video.
Abandoned Third-Generation Classic Dodge Dart
The Dart, first appearing in 1959, continually faced an identity crisis in Dodge’s lineup, but finally settled in as Chrysler’s answer to the Ford Falcon and Chevrolet Nova with the launch of the third generation (1963-1966).
Its oversized headlights (and the fender-mounted mirrors in the video’s 1963 example) gave the car a European flair, which helped set it apart from the competition.
Left To Die, A Classic 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
While today’s Cadillacs get marketed under meaningless alphanumeric designations, GM’s flagship brand once relied on distinctive names for the same purpose.
Among these memorable monikers is the Coupe DeVille, which last graced a Cadillac three decades ago.
Unlike many YouTube junkyard scenes, this video presents a Caddy that almost appears ready for the road, or at least the restoration shop.
An Awesome 1951-1952 Pontiac Chieftain Waiting For A Home
The Chieftain helped Pontiac satisfy post-World War II consumers’ demands for less-boring cars.
The waterfall chrome treatment running down the center of the hood is a classic example of this approach – the Pontiac “chief” emblem in the center of the grille isn’t appropriate in today’s world, but the symbol was a centerpiece for the brand’s identity.
This car, either a 1951 or 1952 model, served as a limousine or hearse.
The Uber-Cool 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Classic
Chevy launched the Chevy El Camino for two purposes: to catch up to the Ford Ranchero, which had a two-year head start, and to test America’s developing interest in trucks as daily drivers.
The first-generation (1959-1960) El Camino’s station wagon origins are obvious, and something that Chevy never hid throughout the model’s three-decade history; the video doesn’t offer a detailed look, but the car’s rust-free appearance is remarkable (there’s a rear-end view at the 1:40 mark).
