Have you ever seen an old car going down the road and thought to yourself how interesting it might be to know the history of where the car has been during its life? If you could relive history like this, it certainly could make for an interesting trip down memory lane.
1930's Ford Fire Engine
Recently, I had the opportunity to do something similar. I visited Old Car City which is located about 50 miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Old Car City has over 4,000 American cars, 1972 and older. To some, Old Car City would be nothing more than a junkyard...to others it’s an Americana trip down memory lane...to a photographer - it’s Paradise!
1956 Studebaker Clipper
1956 Ford Fairlane
1937 DeSoto
I had been told at least three days were needed to adequately explore and photograph all the interesting old cars at Old Car City. Unfortunately, I only had a day and a half. So, instead of trying to rush and see everything, I stayed on the main trails and concentrated on doing close-up and macro photos.
1950s Cadillac hood ornament
As I walked the paths, I saw car after car in various states of rust and decay. Many had obviously been in an accident or damaged in one way or another before finding their final home here. It wasn’t hard to see one photo opportunity after another. I really enjoyed all the old hood ornaments, emblems, side panel trim, grills, etc.
1950s Chevy Bel Air