[JudisStang]

Orig. Story located on: mustangblog.com

Over on MustangForums.com a member somehow stumbled upon a 200 plus acre Mustang Junkyard in the middle of nowhere in Rhode Island. The junkyard which was started in the 60’s is populated with heavy tree cover and brush and is said to house some 20,000 antique and classic cars all throughout the woods. According to the forum member the cars were driven into the field and left to rust by the owner of the junkyard who is now in his 70’s, going blind and has a drinking problem. Recently the state was made aware of this junkyard and ordered the owner to clean it up or all the cars will be crushed. There are said to be hundreds of 64-71 Mustangs including convertibles, Mach 1’s, Boss’, K-codes, fastbacks and maybe even Shelby’s.



From the photos you can clearly see most of the Mustangs have heavy rust and body damage so restoring these will definately be challenging. If you have time I would look through a few of the junkyard photos below and after jump along with the arial satellite views showing all the cars scattered throughout the 200 acre woods.


All the junkyard photos can be seen here.


Maps.live.com - Aerial View, click on “birds eye” for better view, go back to the south east and keep looking over the whole field until you get to a small river or stream. Its amazing how many cars you can see in the woods.

[d-nice]

My question is IF you did want to get one of those cars how would you get it out of there? Seems like there all just thrown in there.


FYI on the Birds Eye view pan West not southeast..

[JudisStang]

Maybe he'll have an "adopt a mustang" program... LOL

As for getting cars out... I suppose it would be trying... quite difficult, but if there is a will - there's a way!

[jim293]

That just looks like a candy store doesn't it.

[Jay H 237]

This was also posted on the Vintage Mustang Forum (VMF) about 2 months ago. The owner is very difficult to deal with, most of them will see the crusher.

It's a shame but many of the cars are too far gone. Should be good for some parts though but the time is ticking to get the cars out of there.

If I was closer I would try to check the place out personally. It's 2 - 2.5 hours away from me though, I live in Northwestern, CT and the place is near the border of CT in the lower Eastern area. There's no easy diagonal shot across the state for me.

[Must2stang]

I want a few of those!!! lol Adopt NOW

[jim293]

Pretty amazing how these people can collect these cars and how they just rot.

[CNTLOSE]

Why can't any of those "rare" finds be found around me!

[kawik99]

if the guy was smart he should sell the parts off that are wanted. im sure hed make enough to cove the crusher bill and climb back into bottle.

2.5 hours and you wont drive. the guys a drunk. just take a bottle and some cash and the guy will forget all about his problems. PS if he comes out POed..... Evasive manovers and roll!

[sam24and48]

That aerial view is nuts, it's like a path of dead cars and it goes on forever.

[66Sprint200]

I saw this a couple months ago. My dad and I are going up in April to take a look at parts.

[jacob.smoyer]

give me 4k dollars a truck, a trailer with a winch, and a chainsaw ill get you any car you want lol ....as long i can get one of those fastbacks hahahaha im not afraid i have my buddy "colt" with me

[JudisStang]

Originally Posted by 66Sprint200

I saw this a couple months ago. My dad and I are going up in April to take a look at parts.

Were you able to contact the owner? Or are you just planning on walking onto his land?

[2007v6auto]

i just found this post and i am pleased to say i live 30-40 mins away only a short ride through the city =)

i will be looking to check this place out very soon

[nigel]

To bad theres know telephone number or address.