They look like post-apocalyptic landscapes, and yet are treasure troves of history, as well as the life's blood of every weekend mechanic and car restorer. Just watch out for the three-legged dog chained to a transmission (to slow him down). What's the world's most awesome junkyard?
It's a junkyard as big as Texas (well, not quite, since it's in Texas). It's CTC Auto Ranch, an amazing display of old iron, with cars of all era, and a heavy supply of 1940s through the early 1980s cars for the cost-conscious restorer. It's so big, you can see it from space. Kind of.
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