"55Buick, Oversteer Scientist" (55Buick)
11/17/2013 at 14:18 • Filed to: Holy shit
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"55Buick, Oversteer Scientist" (55Buick)
11/17/2013 at 14:18 • Filed to: Holy shit | 6
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So I went for a bike ride the other day, and on the way back, I spotted the roof of an old car. I could only see the roof of one, but I looked it up on google earth when I got home and HOLY SHIT OMG there's like 2 dozen old cars. So, I grab a pair of binoculars and head back out. I climbed up a hill that's really close by. I'm looking around at the cars, and they are amazing. All of em are completely intact and not too rusty. There are (that I could see,) a few porsche 356s. A few old Jags XK120 coupe, convertible and about 3 or 4 1970s-80s XJS's and XJ12s. There's a LOT of old Alfas, a spider for sure and a few others. There was one I wasn't sure of, it was green and had a big dorsal fin running from the roof to the rear bumper.
I got down from the hill and tried to get closer. Ignoring the "Private Road" sign, I quietly ride my bike towards the treasure trove. There's more Alfas around the property by the road, I've never even seen cars like them before. There's more jags, VW beetles, and a bunch of random crap laying around. Also, there's 2 Chris Craft wooden boats in the forest. I didn't get any pictures, because I was on a private road and taking pictures probably would've got me shot. On the way out, I spied an old Range rover and a 914.
So, I'm going to write a letter and see if I can get to the cars with permission, and take pics.
Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW.
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 14:35 |
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This is interesting..
I hope you get the permission!
Biostar01
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 15:32 |
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Where is this?
I want to see on Earth!
rabbitman
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 15:34 |
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That reminds me of this place. Family owned Junkyard been there for probably 60 plus years they have a couple private areas the no one can enter. Lots of cars just sitting there that could be restored or used for parts. They are the definition of hoarders. Check out the pile of trucks all lined up in the middle.
The trees hide a lot of it. Here is the Google map link enjoy.
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55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
> Biostar01
11/17/2013 at 15:37 |
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Just look up 21950 fortini road San Jose ca
It's pretty close to there I think..
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rabbitman
> rabbitman
11/17/2013 at 15:37 |
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Here is a link in gmaps classic. shows how well the trees hide a lot of it.
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Biostar01
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 15:42 |
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Yup. Found it.
Wow, these cars look nice! Keep us posted and good luck with taking pictures.
duurtlang
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 15:47 |
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There was one I wasn't sure of, it was green and had a big dorsal fin running from the roof to the rear bumper.
Are you sure you didn't accidentally find Jay Leno's garage and his 1938 Tatra?
alexotics
> 55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
11/17/2013 at 16:06 |
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This is the start of the kind of article that could get picked up worldwide. Good luck with the letter, and if you don't get a response, consider knocking on the guy's door and playing the fellow car enthusiast card.
SpeedSix
> duurtlang
11/17/2013 at 16:14 |
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I was thinking "TATRA!!!" too when I heard "dorsal fin".
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55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
> duurtlang
11/17/2013 at 16:50 |
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It could've easily been a tatra, it actually looks almost identical to that one. It was more of a minty-green, though.
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55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
> rabbitman
11/17/2013 at 17:46 |
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Oh wow! On the first link, when I zoomed in, it didn't register and just got blurrier. This one works, though, and it looks great! That's the kind of place I could spend forever in. I'd love to go to a good junkyard, I haven't been in forever.
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55Buick, Oversteer Scientist
> Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW.
11/17/2013 at 17:47 |
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Me too!