Studebaker Rocket by auntietk
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Gold King Mine
Jerome, Arizona
The man who owns and runs the Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town is not a junk man, but a serious collector. Many of these old trucks have plaques on the door giving the sort of information you would expect from any transportation museum. Everything on the property either came from the old mine or is a special and/or rare vehicle or piece of equipment. It's an outdoor museum, not a parts yard.
I know there are several of you car fans who wish every old vehicle were restored to original condition, but if every car, truck, plane, train, tractor, front-end loader, diesel truck and helicopter ever made had been salvaged, saved, and restored to original condition, they wouldn't be special. These old workhorse trucks have their own life, their own stories and their own charm, and they show their wear and tear.
If they were all restored to pristine condition, there would be nothing rusty to take pictures of!!
Comments (24)
ronmolina
Excellent!
Faemike55
Great point on the restoration issue. Wonderful capture
RodS
This is really cool, Tara - and I completely agree! The marks of a hard life, and the aging process through the years tell a story much better than a flashy new paint job. I would sure love to find one of those old Studie Rocket hood ornaments somewhere..
whaleman
They sure put a lot into designing these hood ornaments...cool shot!
bebopdlx
What a great shot.
wysiwig
I like Rod's comment. Works for people too. I love the color variations on this old work horse. Great close up.
durleybeachbum
I agree with you and Mark. Botox for Buicks, hmmm. This pic is SO good!
jayfar
This could be a scene from outer space. I like this very much.
kenmo
Superb capture....Love the patina on the hood...
casmindo
your logic makes sense and your picture is great!
alanwilliams
superb, colouring, a sumptious capture
Rob2753
The thumbnail made me think of Star trek :) The colours and textures are really good, what a beautiful shot
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
helanker
What a beautiful shot. And so your kind of shots, tara. Well seen and caprtured :)
pimanjc
Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving.
moochagoo
Classical and effective :)
JuliSonne
One beautiful collector's passion that I would share (I would be living in USA) And an excellent Close up, Tara. I enjoy your pictures!
bobrgallegos
Great capture as only You can Tara!! Great light, shadows, and Rusty textures!!
Wolfenshire Online Now!
Trivia dredged up from the depths of my memory. Studebaker was the only company that was able to make the transition from wagons to automobiles.
goodoleboy
Interesting. I'm a car fan, but never knew that Studebaker also manufactured spacecraft.
SunriseGirl
love the POV and colors in this ...beautiful work ...thanks for sharing
FredNunes
Love the curved lead in here.... nicely done. Great photo! :-)
MrsRatbag
Long live the rusty hulks! This one has such a rich patina of rust and old paint, it seems to have a living and breathing presence. And what a moodily intimate shot of its beautiful hood ornament! Well done!
debbielove
There was time a pride even in this ornament.. Meant to be seen and people would straight away know what car it was.. Not now though.. Shame. Great shot. Rob