Old Car City USA is a junkyard-museum located in White, Georgia, 50 miles (80 km) north of Downtown Atlanta. The business started out as a store in 1931 by the parents of its current owner Dean Lewis, the sweetest Southern man and an artist himself (make sure you visit Dean’s Art Gallery). These days, 34 acres (14 hectares) junkyard became a graveyard to 4,000+ cars, mostly vintage American cars dated from 1910’s to 1970’s. The Old Car City USA claims to be the largest of its kind in the world, and, definitely, it is a must-see attraction in Atlanta. Don’t miss it if you can! The museum has been on my travel list for a while… I am so happy I finally visited it today. It’s a great place to roam around with a photo camera in hands, even on a rainy day [wink].
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Address: 3098 Highway 411 N.E., White, GA. 30184
Entry fee: $25 (cash only)
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Walter Dean Lewis, The Owner, Old Car City USA
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
Old Car City USA – Photographer’s Paradise
There is something amazingly beautiful about this junkyard you have photographed. I can see why you call it a photographer’s paradise. The images are delightful.
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Thank you, Otto. I just love vintage cars! I guess, every man does. Please stay tuned for more “rusty” photos. I plan to publish three more posts [wink]
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Great colours and textures in this fascinating series, Alex!
Thank you, Andrew! Green and Rust are my colors of this spring [smile]
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Alex, This is my kind of place. I might just have to go this summer. I love your captures…what’s better than greenery and rusty machines!?
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Thank you, Corrine! Definitely, you should go! Just consider the hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday Closed
The place is huge! Start around a main building, and then proceed to the forest.
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Oh wow, this is interesting. I expected the car to be neatly lined up for everyone to checkout. I liked the beautiful state of disarray and how nature and cars meshed together. Really beautiful, atmospheric images. What a unique place to photograph. I could tell you were like a kid in the candy store:)
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More like a kid in the “spoiled candy” store, Marisol [smile] I wish all these cars were drivable. It’s a very unique and sad place. Thanks for stopping by!
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There is beauty in these old junkers – and what a lovely number of photos you’ve got showcasing that beauty. I’d never heard of the place but it looks like it would be a photographer’s dream.
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Thank you, Leigh. It is a photographer’s dream place. Please stay tuned, more photos to come.
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I’d love to see these old cars, they are very fascinating and have something artistic somehow, love them!
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Definitely, you should visit Old Car City USA, Franca. Let me know when you are in town.
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Those cars are so expensive and beautiful nowadays. It hurts my feelings seeing those rutting to death.