This mid-1950s Internationl "Metro" van was so cute and charming I wanted to find the owner and see if I could buy it.
The Southwest is a car-spotter’s paradise. Not only does the dry climate preserve old autos, but because they last longer, there are more old cars to see just running around. Las Vegas and the surrounding area yielded a bumper crop, no pun intended. First off, out at the Nelson ghost town, there were a number of cars just sitting out in the desert, as old cars are wont to do.
1953 Chevrolet
Heavy-duty '52-53 Chevrolet, ready to work.
1952 Ford
Did some Burner leave his wing-hood International bus in Nelson?
'47-48 Chevrolet, I think. I don't know what the bush is.
Very cool Ford bus, I want to say it's a 1953 but haven't checked.
In 1950, Chrysler's boast was that a man could drive his Chrysler without taking off his hat.
The world's oldest 1941 Plymouth?
'52-53 Chevy 3500 dually
At the shop where the Haybaler had its bad day, there were a number of interesting wheels as well.
The dry climate's been good to this Dodge D50.
1970-ish Chevy Blazer lowrider.
'57 Chevy--not a Bel Air, though, this is a Two Ten.
'63 Thunderbird
And, of course, there were a few cars just roaming out in the wild in Las Vegas, as well. Go, cameraphone!
1972 Chevrolet
1973 Ford Torino fastback at Target. Yes, it's purple. I love you, purple Torino!
1967 Ford
Holy Chrysler Cordoba, Batman!
Why do I seem to run into Studebakers, everywhere I go?
The Metro van might be the Coolest Thing Ever.