Colorado Car Yard - Crossing the USA 2023 - Ep 9: Classic Restos - Series 54
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Fletch continues his journey across America, with stops at some of the most remarkable scenic locations, including Mt Rushmore outside Rapid City, South Dakota. The mountain sculpture is known as the 'Shrine of Democracy' and features 60-foot-high carvings of the faces of four of America's founding fathers: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum designed the sculpture and oversaw its execution from 1927 to 1941. It's definitely worth a stop to see this iconic landmark.
Fletch's journey continues to Denver, Colorado, where he visits a remote car yard deep in the Colorado Plains, South Park, 10,000 feet above sea level. Despite Fletch being a seasoned traveller, the height above sea level, the deafening silence, and the beautiful scenery leave him breathless. The car yard is situated on a 2,700-acre property and at one time, housed over 1,000 vehicles. The owners, Jim Gardiner and his wife Amanda aimed to preserve these vehicles from the scrap yard for future generations and provide a resource for others who wanted to restore or use the parts to build something rather than being scrapped.
Jim passed away recently, and Amanda has continued their legacy. All the cars on the site are for sale for around US$1,500, which Fletch thinks is very reasonable. The Colorado climate is very dry, so these cars are rust-free or have minimal rust, and their bodies are in remarkable condition, making them ideal for restoration. As Amanda put it, "They make sink into the ground, but they don't rust." many of her clients like the patina look that has developed over the years and just do a clear coating on them.
Fletch reflects on the 13,000 km journey across 18 states of America, the old friends revisited, and the new friends made. He thanks Shannons for making this 9-part series of Crossing the USA in 2024 possible.
Before returning to Australia, Fletch plans to visit San Francisco and LA. 
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Thanks Fletch for sharing the tour, I've enjoyed every bit of it, passionate people, amazing cars and stories. 😊
I want to live in the USA just to buy a car or more))🤠
Awesome series 😊
Cheers Peter - from Invercargill New Zealand now. Nice to know you are watching. Cheers, Fletch.
Thanks to Google for helping me understand how many feet is in KM... Not everyone is old or American watching this....
Apart from that minor complaint I thoroughly enjoyed this episode!
Excellent & thank you for watching. Fletch 👍
I JUST LOVE IT ALL /////// 10 OUT OF 10 Fletch And Mark 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
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Cheers John, it's real "pinch-yourself" stuff at times. Often in awe...then you just move on. Cheers, Fletch 👍
South of Rapid City is a great bear park.
Thanks Fletch and Mark. Very enjoyable series to watch and enjoy, I looked forward to every episode.
It was certainly great fun 👍
Area 51 - cool name 😉. Thank you for your comment here. I am really glad that you are enjoying. SO much work goes into every episode, and a stack of post-production, it's always pleasing to hear positives from people like yourself.
Again thanks, cheers Fletch 👍
A great trip. We saw so much! 👍🇺🇸
Well done fletch a trip well worth taking
Absolutely, and there will be another one later this year. Cheers 999, Fletch 👍
G'day Fletch. Hi Mark. Another awesome video.
Thank you Jason. I appreciate you being there and for watching. Cheers Fletch.
Thank you Fletch. Australia here, love your work. Road tripping in USA, you lucky B
Hi Dave, thank you so much for your comment here. No luck, it's really hard work - but yes, everyone sees the gloss and I totally get that. The places out there are amazing. I am glad that you enjoyed these episodes, 9 in total - this was the final from the trip. Cheers Dave, Fletch.
I was waiting for fletch to pass out.
Elevation will get ya!
Awesome drive getting there huh?❤
Such a touching story, I hope a good bit of that old iron ends up on the road and loved again.
Indeed ❤
What a great lady following her late husband wanting to the cars saved and sold to new owners
Some people wood have sold the lot for scrap !!!
Be good if the buyers keep in contact with her
Another good one fletch
Thank you🤓😉😊
Hey User, you are very welcome. Indeed, Amanda has been left with some work on her hands there. Nice story on the preservation side of things for sure. Cheers & thanks, Fletch 👍
Your very welcome 😁
Hi mate, I could spend a week exploring those wonderful cars, excellent vid mate .Aussie Graham.
Hi Graham, it's amazing what is still out there. Keep in mind too that these are the "lucky" ones...So many million variants were made...and no longer with us. I am glad you are enjoying Classic Restos - Cheers, Fletch.
Awesome adventure boys ,dream trip.
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Hey Smiddy - indeed, crossed 18 States, and drove 8000 miles in 4 weeks...yes, no time for deck chairs. Glad you enjoyed these special USA episodes from 2023. Regards, Fletch 👍
I reckon you did a bloody good job over there Fletch, a bit of everything well done 👏 is that devils mountain, the same used in the movie with the alien 👽 called Paul 😅
Hello Adrian, thank you for your kind words. Yes, it's hard work - but the reward is always there when you see the finished product. All along as you go, each episode is mapped out in my head - lol - When I see the final cut, it's like "great !! it worked !! 😂😂" Cheers Adrian, Fletch.
Fletch , I don’t know how you find all these auto gems mate, I can’t even find the Vegemite in the cupboard😕 . Great content and thanks again.
Hello George - I love your comment 🤣 Don't worry - same here sometimes. I walk down to the shed to get something, then I end up bringing something else back - forgetting what the 1st thing was - lol - I just put it down to a busy mind at times 😉 Cheers George. Fletch.
$1500usd per car, around $2200aud there’s some great bargains there then. Wow.Thanks for your efforts fletch ) no potholes ))) you are going to love the southern highlands when you get back then ))
Hey Rob - funny you should say that. I can do a trip and be away for weeks. There was a time when the roughest road I drove on, was the one coming back into my home village - lol. Cheers & thank you for watching. Fletch 👍
@@classicrestostv1fletch764 safe travels my friend ) never miss a episode.
This is so old