Ol’ Rusty
ISO 400 21mm f/11 1/125sec
I had the pleasure of running across this beautiful Chevy Impala earlier today as I was out running errands and shooting around town. I cant help but to fall in love with rusty old vehicles like this. In fact I probably find more interest in this decayed beat up Impala than I would in a fully restored garage queen (and trust me you don’t typically hear that from a car guy like myself). But theres just so much character to a car like this, you know its had its good ol’ days! The rust adds a distinguished unashamed ambiance to this once so popular vehicle. Sure its rough around the edges but it still stands with tall with confidence ready to take on a new challenge to add to the many adventures it holds in its past. They say “If only cars could talk… the stories they would tell”, well this old classic is sharing a “thousand words” worth of stories right here, and oh what exciting stories they are. Each knick, ding, scratch, scuff and divot is a separate tale engulfed with emotion and even bits of pain. This is evident in the rust trails on the fender from what seems to be tears shed of both Joy and Pain, as its moved through this world treasured by some, and discarded by others. But don’t worry Ol’ Rusty, even though your imperfect, thats perfectly fine with me!
They don’t make them like that anymore.
So true!
fantastic picture and a beauty of a car
Thanks!
Lovely car… too bad they are no longer made 😦
Love the colours of the photo… great one
Thanks Filipe!
Somehow you’ve managed to make a rusty car very majestic… Great shot!
Thanks Barbara! A very good compliment!
Great photo! Great perspective.
Thanks Cindy!
Wonderful photo Nick. Great composition. The low view point really makes it. It’s something I keep meaning to try & never do until its too late. You have some inspirational photos here. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Hey thanks Milton! I appreciate that.
Reblogged this on Wall Of Retro and commented:
Nick Mayo caught a 1960 Chevy Impala sitting in the weeds when running errands one day. This wide-angle shot captures almost everything that made the `60 unique. This one is even more unique, because it’s a highest end model of the year but was built as a four-door sedan rather than the “Sport Sedan” four-door hardtop with a flat roof.
Around back this car would have six bullet tail lights and beautiful fins. Nice catch Nick!
Hey Kurt! Thanks for sharing with others! And you are correct, 6 bullet tail lights and sweeping back fins! I appreciate your comment and Re-blog!
Great photograph!
Thanks Nelson!
A beautiful classic monster! All steel. There never was a king of the road like it. Nice!
Well put Joseph! I’m glad you can appreciate it.
Wow what a shot. You were lucky to come across it and have a photo like that 🙂
Thanks Aisling!
I want that car! 😀
Me to Ruth!
Great perspective and super subject matter. Just attended a Mecum auction and saw loads of garage queens but there is something to be said for finding a diamond in the rough like this one!
Diamond in the Rough, I like that! Thanks for the comment!
This is wonderful, I love these car photographs… Thank you, with my love, nia
Thanks Nia!
Nice shot and and nice post !
Thanks Maxime!
Ha! Dad would be drooling all over your picture. He loved old abandoned cars!
I cant blame him! They have so much character!
What a great photo. The muted colors in the car are awesome.
I agree. I thought it was a great final touch 🙂 Thanks Shez
COOL PIC AND COOL CAR….I REMEMBER MY SISTER HAD ONE WHEN I WAS A KID….huge thing …could sit 4 people on the front seat……glug glug glug glug…….every glug is a gallon…………..
Haha. Yea they aren’t exactly fuel efficient or eco friendly, but they sure are cool. Thanks David!
Yes! Great angle and coloring. Makes me want to hop in and see if smells like “old car”. 🙂
Haha! Thats hilarious Donna! I agree
I can’t believe you drove that! SO beyond jalous! I couldn’t agree more, it’s absolutely enchanting… Can I borrow 🙂 ?
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haha, I wish I drove it! But sadly i just seen it on the side of the street and went to town shooting it. haha. Thanks Dani!
Oh you said “running across” and I got all excited lol… Oh well, some day dear some day… Till then we’ll admire the rust 🙂
Beautiful shot! Love rusty old cars. Hard to find old Chevys where I live (Sadly). (And thanks for following my blog 🙂 )
Hey thanks so much 🙂 Yea old Chevy’s like this are starting to get more and more rare out here as well, and it is sad!