mugzilla

A friend of mine got around zoning laws, coastal commission rules and use of public land by declaring his collection of cars a "Museum". None of the cars are for sale and no parts are for sale. I told him that even big well funded museums sell stuff to finance more cars and for upkeep. He said he'd think about it . This recent group of pics was taken with CO.com in mind ...

These are a classicolds exclusive. These pics and this site are presented here only ...

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If you know what year etc. cars are feel free to chip in ...

He has a bunch of '58 chevies next to his trailer ...

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Sorry about quality but I'm just dialing in my new dig camera and it was very bright ...

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Cad El Dorado, not sure of year ...

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It takes a few year to sink into this hjard pan ...

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They had a fire so some cars have a rust "Patina" ...

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you don't see a lot of these. He has some very unusual stuff here ...

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Col Wickham

Unbelievable

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Only in California...

I was digging around for Olds and found some interesting stuff ...

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more olds manana ...

Bluevista

Cool pics, thanks for posting them.

They can call it a museum all day but it's still looks like a boneyard to me.

With all the critters living in those cars maybe it could be a petting farm too.

stevengerard

wow that's just killing me to see cars sitting like that! how about that jaguar?!!!!

cutlassgal

Yeah, what Bluevista said!

mugzilla

I'll post more in a few including some old Olds'...

citcapp

cool pictures, but I hate to see neat cars growing into the ground and going back to nature when many could be saved

Dan Wirth

That is one organized (by year of car it looks like) boneyard - uhh, museum. That Jag looked like an XKE to me! What about all those 58 Chevys lined up like Rockettes!! (another dream car of mine).

If he's not selling those cars, is he at least fixing any up?

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He's an eccentric millionaire and he has amassed his collection to present as an art collection ...

I think I might sell or fix up a few cars but I want him to think it's his idea...

They may be going back to nature but since most were bought from junkyards at least they haven't been scrapped and the california soil and weather is not that destructive ...

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Olds64

That is a real bummer that the cars just sit and rot.

Thanks for posting the pics.

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It's California, The vinyl might be cracking but very little rotting...

I see everyone thinks like me and wants to restore just about every car there ...

As I get to know this guy better I might be able to work something out but it might take a cool mill or six figures minimum to swing a deal ...

the faint of heart might not want to view the next few pics ...

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What's that peeking out of the underbrush ..?

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Not only a convertible but ...

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Yep, that's a clutch pedal ...

Olds64

So this guy wants to sell his entire collection?

Chances are most of those cars are still going to be sitting there the day he dies (and that much more deteriorated). That is unless you convince him to sell one or two to you since he knows you. There are people like this all over the place. It is a real bummer!

mugzilla

It's kind of a bummer that the cars are just sitting there but therre is a slim chance that I might be able to score a car or two and sell it to you ...

I am not going to rush this guy and blow it so it might be awhile ...

It's taken me over a year to just get permission to post pics ...

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A million for PART of the collection ...

I just hope I get to deal with relatives that are blowing out their inheritance ...

You guys are missing what a wonderful thing it is that these were not crushed ...

You might think it's a bummer but I look at it like he turned useless cash int a collection of American Art...

There is only one collection like this. You can not show me another that is even close as you will see as this unfolds ...

Olds64

LoL! It isn't art if you can't appreciate it.

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For me it's like paradise to wander around ...

Just dig the pics and if it goes any farther it is just a very few that know about this ...

Jamesbo

Yep, I used to have one. Like most Jags every morning you've got about a 50/50 shot the POS will start.

I am still amazed how the British won the Battle of Britian flying Spitfires with Lucas electric systems.

nukesec1

Heavenly Father. We are gathered here today...........Good Lord, I want to hug this guy and put my size 13 up his backside at the same time.

mugzilla

It is interesting. I post these on SFN and people either like the pics or hate them. Here is a group that want these cars very badly, just like me, and it shows ...

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They make a good magneto ..?

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It's more than cars though there must be a thousand cars ...

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cutlassgal

Oh. that poor Cutlass... hurts my heart..... Sad face for all of them....

derek nesdoly

Wasn't somebody in the last few days looking for a " black,68,3-spoke steering wheel" Thot I saw one in that beige 68 Holiday cpe.! Derek

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I'd like to scarf up some parts that aren't integral to the presentation of the "Art" , like the 4spd out of the convertible ...

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a good machine for traffic ...
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Bluevista

I really likes that street sweeper if that's what it is.
Sure looks just like the one we would follow around on our bikes when I was a kid, it was so cool.
Imagine pulling into a cruise-in or car show in one of those babies all tricked out.