Hemmings Muscle Machines

Scrapper’s Delight

“The scrapping element was part of what made these places great for car enthusiasts.”

I just got back from a week out in Southern California — my first trip out there in nearly a decade. The brief trip was enough for me to say I remain a fan, even after spending more than eight years battling the traffic and high cost of living while I was a resident. It’s still a great place for anyone who enjoys old cars.

In fact, one of the things on my personal must-do list for the little bit of

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