Junkyard Find: 1972 Dodge Colt Wagon
December 11th, 2011 1:48 AM
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Some cars that show up in junkyards were moving under their own power just days before their final tow-truck ride… and others spent decades in a field somewhere, waiting for the price of scrap steel to make hauling-away worthwhile. This Colt, which I found close to the ’83 Cordia in a California self-serve yard, is the latter type.
Lichens growing on the weatherstripping tell a story of long-term abandonment.
25-year-old newspapers in the back offer more clues.
There really isn’t much worth salvaging on this old Mitsubishi, but I can’t resist breaking out the camera when I find a car this weathered.
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I wonder if the window glass and body shell can be salvaged?
As always; Your photographic skills and commentary remain top notch . So too are the various comments following , these junkyard finds are the best blogs I've read in years . -Nate