Monday, September 1, 2014

Theme Day: Rust & Ruin


Sitting in the parking lot of a restaurant in north Phoenix is this old Austin slowly disintegrating.  It's been sitting in that same parking slot for as long as I can remember.

It makes me wonder if the restaurant owner bought this car with the intention of restoring it or possibly using it as a display for the restaurant but, never got around to getting the job done.

Instead, the elements have taken their toll.

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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    That's a shame, looks like it was once a grand looking car.

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  2. AndySeptember 1, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    I hope I never end up rusting and forgotten.

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  3. BirdmanSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:05 AM

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  4. BirdmanSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    This was definitely left behind. Rust never sleeps.
    btw nice theme choice for us Sharon.

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  5. HalcyonSeptember 1, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    Too bad. I'm sure it would be worth something if restored.
    I'm seeing a lot of rusty cars today... :)

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  6. UnknownSeptember 1, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    Perfect entry on the theme. Love it!

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 1, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Poor old Austen :) but fantastic find for the theme Sharon!

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  8. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 1, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Seems a shame to let the car rust away.

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  9. JudySeptember 1, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    It wont rust away as fast in Phoenix as it would on the coast. Maybe the owner parked it there years ago and is still inside eating.

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  10. MoSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Beautifully captured a great image for the day. I totally forgot theme day. Again!

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  11. MoSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Beautifully captured a great image for the day. I totally forgot theme day. Again!

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  12. KarlSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful detail, perfect for this theme!

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  13. RedPatSeptember 1, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Sad to see. Maybe something good will happen to it yet, Sharon!

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  14. KathySeptember 1, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    The first photo is perfect for this meme!

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  15. cieldequimperSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Ouch. The flat tyre is so sad! I wouldn't mind restoring it!

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  16. LoisSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    It looks a little sad, poor thing. Maybe someone will take pity on it and restore it!

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  17. ThérèseSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    This car became a logo for this restaurant over time. The detail is very well chosen.

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  18. LoisSeptember 1, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    Me again....thanks for your comment on my blog. Sorry to hear about your falls in London, but it is comforting to know I'm not the only one who has these mishaps!

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  19. CatalystSeptember 1, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    How sad.

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  20. William KendallSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Boy, that thing has long passed its better days.

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  21. JackSeptember 1, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    What a mess!

    Your theme is getting a lot of interest and many fine contributions. Thanks!!!

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  22. RandySeptember 1, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    Nice find Sharon.

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  23. KateSeptember 4, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    You seem to be a super sleuth for old, rusting vehicles!

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