But the hits just keep on coming as we pass row after row of dilapidated icons that once dominated the roads of North America – from a ’66 Dodge Charger to a ’69 Chevelle, we begin to wonder if the owner of this collection took care of any of these cars.
But just as we begin to lose faith HOTBF strolls across a few gems that make the trip worthwhile.
Hiding out under a few awnings around the property, we’re first introduced to a 1969 Dodge Super Bee, an immaculate Mitsubishi 3000GT, and the star of the show — a 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS that belongs to the owner’s wife.
Although there are still dozens of vehicles baking away in the hot Texas sun, we have to credit the owners for giving these cars a safe space from the crusher – because even though they are long past their survivor state, the lack of moisture in Texas makes these classic car shells the perfect blank canvas for an EV powertrain swap — which would all but ensure these classics have a home in the future world of awesome automobiles