Barn Finds...or other abandoned goodness.
11-03-2010, 10:04 PM
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Barn Finds...or other abandoned goodness.
While working here in Detroit I had the fortunate access this past weekend to a location I was scheduled to work in this week (today.)
I got some real winners seen here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/cameras-photography-44/detroit-abandoned-796658/
But as I got to location today for shooting, a lot of the buildings were opened up for access than I had over the weekend...and to me the real prizes were found. I didnt have my pro gear with me, just my iphone because I was there for work, not play....but the best camera in the world is the one you have on you at the time.
And well...the things you can stumble upon are priceless....I would have never have known these treasures were just sitting here alone.
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I got some real winners seen here:
https://acurazine.com/forums/cameras-photography-44/detroit-abandoned-796658/
But as I got to location today for shooting, a lot of the buildings were opened up for access than I had over the weekend...and to me the real prizes were found. I didnt have my pro gear with me, just my iphone because I was there for work, not play....but the best camera in the world is the one you have on you at the time.
And well...the things you can stumble upon are priceless....I would have never have known these treasures were just sitting here alone.
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11-03-2010, 10:11 PM
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Very nice pics, if you hadn't mentioned it was an iphone, I wouldn't have guessed it. The lighting is very spooky in some of them.
. Nice find indeed.
11-03-2010, 11:40 PM
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Wow................
Absolutely beautiful pictures David. I love how you photographed the cars as leftover relics, their fate yet to be determined. Littered engines, machine tools, and even old gas pumps in various states occupying space in factories and warehouses once responsible for their very existence. I love how you managed to capture the two together.
For some reason, I find the old International pickup truck especially haunting, as both it and the factory where it sits are from days past. Both worked at one time and are now idle, likely never to do again what they once did.
Good stuff.
Terry
Absolutely beautiful pictures David. I love how you photographed the cars as leftover relics, their fate yet to be determined. Littered engines, machine tools, and even old gas pumps in various states occupying space in factories and warehouses once responsible for their very existence. I love how you managed to capture the two together.
For some reason, I find the old International pickup truck especially haunting, as both it and the factory where it sits are from days past. Both worked at one time and are now idle, likely never to do again what they once did.
Good stuff.
Terry
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11-03-2010, 11:50 PM
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The ruins of Detroit have always made me sad mostly because they are a reminder of how we used to build so many things in this country and now it is all gone. 
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11-04-2010, 02:21 AM
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I think I'm to young to value these treasures. I dont know most of the american classics.
without resorting to Google... my first guess is it's a Fleetwood.
11-04-2010, 06:26 AM
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David...great shots! Just curious but what year was that Caddy last registered? I saw the plates were still fixed to it; did you happen to take a look at the tabs?
11-04-2010, 06:36 AM
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Wow awesome pictures. Amazing that all that stuff is just still there and hasn't been touched for who knows how long. I love locations like that but not many warehouses like that around these areas. Especially ones I can get into.
11-04-2010, 07:16 AM
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Uh, gonna go out on a limb here but isn't that the same car as the Ghostbusters rig, except theirs was a wagon? Looks so familiar.
Nice job capturing the ambiance, wouldn't have expected it was from an iPhone if you hadn't mentioned it
Nice job capturing the ambiance, wouldn't have expected it was from an iPhone if you hadn't mentioned it
11-04-2010, 08:27 AM
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Nice.
In today's day and age nobody would have the guts to style a car like first one. (Sad to say I don't even know what it is) Its not so much a car as it is rolling art.
In today's day and age nobody would have the guts to style a car like first one. (Sad to say I don't even know what it is) Its not so much a car as it is rolling art.
11-04-2010, 08:42 AM
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Wow................
Absolutely beautiful pictures David. I love how you photographed the cars as leftover relics, their fate yet to be determined. Littered engines, machine tools, and even old gas pumps in various states occupying space in factories and warehouses once responsible for their very existence. I love how you managed to capture the two together.
For some reason, I find the old International pickup truck especially haunting, as both it and the factory where it sits are from days past. Both worked at one time and are now idle, likely never to do again what they once did.
Good stuff.
Terry
Absolutely beautiful pictures David. I love how you photographed the cars as leftover relics, their fate yet to be determined. Littered engines, machine tools, and even old gas pumps in various states occupying space in factories and warehouses once responsible for their very existence. I love how you managed to capture the two together.
For some reason, I find the old International pickup truck especially haunting, as both it and the factory where it sits are from days past. Both worked at one time and are now idle, likely never to do again what they once did.
Good stuff.
Terry
11-04-2010, 09:23 AM
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Lucky me. We are shooting here again today. And I brought my Nikon 
I keep discovering more and more. Actually got in trouble for not doing my actual job
I'm going back during my lunch to clean it up. Got most of what I wanted.
I could serious shoot in that room for 12 hours straight. I'm like a little kid in there.
I keep discovering more and more. Actually got in trouble for not doing my actual job
I'm going back during my lunch to clean it up. Got most of what I wanted.
I could serious shoot in that room for 12 hours straight. I'm like a little kid in there.
11-04-2010, 10:15 AM
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11-04-2010, 10:34 AM
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Awesome. Kinda makes me sad to see some of that stuff just rotting away.
11-04-2010, 11:29 AM
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11-04-2010, 11:54 AM
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The International got me interested too, I'm going to send the pic to my buddy that is in marketing at the local International dealership I'm sure the guys around the office will love it. What would it have been packing for a drive train Terry? I love old pick ups, especially chevy's of this era I'd love to own one sometime in my life.
I don't know that much about International pickup trucks, other than they went out of production in 1974. They, and the Scouts, had a reputation for strength and reliability. Both were very utilitarian, but were generally regarded as good trucks. I'm guessing that the truck pictured here is a fairly late production as the "International" logo is in the grill, as opposed to the "IH" logo used in earlier models. I would think it would be powered by either an International 304 or 345.
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11-04-2010, 08:54 PM
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$75 000 plus parts.
Actually I just told a friend yesterday this is how much it would be to do a 356.In all seriousness, it would be a fun car. Realistically it would probably be a very expensive restoration. The chroming alone would probably be close to $20 000. When it was finished, however, it would be quite striking. White over black is a very nice contrast in that sort of car.
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11-04-2010, 09:56 PM
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Getting the pics finished as we speak.
Sadly...these cars are finds that were just abandoned in these warehouses and the current owner found them. There is no known story to any of them. bummer.
Apparently, he is also adamant against selling them. I guess the transpo crew has been trying all week. The 59 isnt is as good of shape as it might seem. Its also been repainted and some body work has been done upon inspection...so it would be a total restoration project to any owner. Surprisingly...the 76 El Dorado...immaculate inside.
At some point, I am still going to contact the owner myself just to say hello.
Sadly...these cars are finds that were just abandoned in these warehouses and the current owner found them. There is no known story to any of them. bummer.
Apparently, he is also adamant against selling them. I guess the transpo crew has been trying all week. The 59 isnt is as good of shape as it might seem. Its also been repainted and some body work has been done upon inspection...so it would be a total restoration project to any owner. Surprisingly...the 76 El Dorado...immaculate inside.
At some point, I am still going to contact the owner myself just to say hello.
11-04-2010, 10:11 PM
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Here you go...mods please update the title to reflect new pics, thanks:
11-04-2010, 10:13 PM
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And to those who dont know what the cars are...I did research last night.
1959 Cadillac Series 62
1976 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible - Supposed to be the last American made convertible due to NHSTA crash standards. 14000 sold....200 were a bicentennial edition with red/blue pinstripes...this one has red, but im not sure its the BE.
I couldnt get to the VIN on the 76...and I couldnt find a VIN on the 59. I was hoping to do more research.
1959 Cadillac Series 62
1976 Cadillac El Dorado Convertible - Supposed to be the last American made convertible due to NHSTA crash standards. 14000 sold....200 were a bicentennial edition with red/blue pinstripes...this one has red, but im not sure its the BE.
I couldnt get to the VIN on the 76...and I couldnt find a VIN on the 59. I was hoping to do more research.
11-05-2010, 02:42 PM
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Getting the pics finished as we speak.
Sadly...these cars are finds that were just abandoned in these warehouses and the current owner found them. There is no known story to any of them. bummer.
Apparently, he is also adamant against selling them. I guess the transpo crew has been trying all week. The 59 isnt is as good of shape as it might seem. Its also been repainted and some body work has been done upon inspection...so it would be a total restoration project to any owner. Surprisingly...the 76 El Dorado...immaculate inside.
At some point, I am still going to contact the owner myself just to say hello.
Sadly...these cars are finds that were just abandoned in these warehouses and the current owner found them. There is no known story to any of them. bummer.
Apparently, he is also adamant against selling them. I guess the transpo crew has been trying all week. The 59 isnt is as good of shape as it might seem. Its also been repainted and some body work has been done upon inspection...so it would be a total restoration project to any owner. Surprisingly...the 76 El Dorado...immaculate inside.
At some point, I am still going to contact the owner myself just to say hello.
11-05-2010, 03:00 PM
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As Terry mentioned in his Barn Find thread, he probably had 20 of those guys just throw offers at him with no consideration for the stories and emotional aspect. I'm sure this guy sees them as maybe something he lusts after and dreams of restoring one day himself. I think if you were interested in buying one of these from him id would be lots of baby steps and walking on egg shells to establish some kind of trust. I'm sure there's lots of Urban spelunkers that would steal those rides if they ever got in there.
11-05-2010, 03:01 PM
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Also. The buildings are secure. Not a place where urban explorers would go.
