Wrecking yards

For as far back into my childhood as I can remember. Visiting the local wrecking yard was something my father and I did at least twice a week together....

Old Cars Weekly’s long-time readers are treated to a return visit to A-1 Auto Salvage, Roswell, New Mexico.

The guys over at Grandinetti's Metal Recycling have been busy getting ready for the big liquidation starting November 5th, but have taken sometime to post a few new photos of the yard! I was blown away the first time I saw this place, but I honestly had no idea just how many cars there are...

1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

Vintage car scrap yard.

Featuring a host of Dodge D-series pickups, Military trucks, and '60s Chrysler cars, this wrecking yard in Puyallup, Washington offers over 160 vehicles, plus engines and other parts here on Seattle, Washington craigslist. The vehicles range in condition from nearly destroyed to almost road-ready. Thanks to Roger for spotting this cache of Northwest classics. The...

For nearly 40 years, Dave's Goldwest Auto Wrecking has been buying and selling wrecked muscle cars in Southern California. Sadly, after all these years, they are closing their doors and are selling off all their inventory and land. They have about 75 project muscle cars up for grabs that need to go. If you're in...

Circa 1941 Wrecking yard at Irwin, Pennsylvania. Spitz Auto Parts, east of Pittsburgh

During a recent road trip to Colorado, I discovered Ernest and Sons Auto Wrecking, after a meandering drive on unpaved State Highway 15. Based at the tip of the eastern shadows of the Rocky Mountains near the small town of Capulin, this salvage yard offers one of the largest collections of complete, rust-free vintage cars and trucks I’ve come across in all my years of yard tours.

Look At This Fascinating Junkyard Monster