Just outside of Amarillo’s city limits is a roadside attraction called Cadillac Ranch.
As a tribute to Cadillac in 1974, a collective of artists called Ant Farm decided to put 10 Cadillacs in a wheat field. (In 1997, the Ranch was moved two miles west from its original site.)
It’s a monument to the American dream on Route 66, pointed west. The cars are buried in chronological order, from a 1949 Club Coupe to a 1963 Sedan de Ville.
Visitors are encouraged to bring cans of spray paint because the purpose of the monument is to let the audience take part.
Naturally, the boyz and the rest of Morning Bray Farm were there with us in spirit. Instead of spray painting something on one of the cars, we opted for something a little different.
We left a Morning Bray Farm bumper sticker instead. ♥
November 24, 2010 at 5:13 am
I’ve always loved the spirit of those artists and glad they opted to move it rather than trash it. At this point, all those layers of paint are probably the only thing holding the cars together.
November 24, 2010 at 5:20 am
Leah,
I think you’re absolutely right. Can you just imagine how many coats of paint are on the cars by now?
November 24, 2010 at 7:05 am
Love the bumper sticker. I think an annual pilgrimage might be in order to make sure the MB brand is always visible.
November 24, 2010 at 7:11 am
Carson,
At the rate folks were showing up with cans of spray paint while we were there, we’re betting that the MB brand is already covered over. It’s pretty amazing… I’ve seen pictures of Cadillac Ranch where the cars were painted fresh over in a solid color(s)… then apparently, within hours, they were covered with graffiti again.
November 24, 2010 at 7:44 am
Lets wonder for a minute, how many coats of paint on each car. Shall we?
I’m glad you had fun seeing the sights.
November 24, 2010 at 4:02 pm
CeeCee,
Hundreds? Thousands?
November 24, 2010 at 8:08 am
I’d recognize that brand anywhere. It’s my take with cocoa/tea mug that I won during one of your giveaways.
And it does make me smile and think of you when I use it.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Don, and give the boys scritches and Paco treats if you have any on hand!
November 24, 2010 at 4:03 pm
C,
That makes me so happy.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Paco included. xxoo
November 24, 2010 at 9:08 am
You Rebels!
November 24, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Carolynn,
Ha!
November 24, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hey! I want a sticker! Do I have to have a Cadillac?
November 24, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Winter,
No, you do not.
November 24, 2010 at 10:08 am
I didn’t know you all had bumper stickers! What a groovy idea.
November 24, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Flartus,
CafePress is our pal.
I’ll admit it has been hard at times not putting a MB sticker on everything… the dogs, the front door, the refrigerator… you get the idea.
November 24, 2010 at 10:30 am
Pretty cool! Love the MB sticker. Hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Nancy,
You too… Have a Happy, Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs.
November 24, 2010 at 11:59 am
I’ve seen pics, of course, but had no idea that people were invited to contribute!
What fun.
You made a perfect addition.
November 24, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Vicki,
I honestly didn’t know that before we visited either. No wonder people love to stop there… it’s one of the very few places where graffiti is encouraged!
November 24, 2010 at 6:28 pm
how fun! thanks for sharing. and about the Texan restaurant…..I remember going there as a kid when we passed through driving to Colorado (from Memphis…it was a welcomed break). Looks like you all are having a great time!
November 24, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Jane,
I can’t even begin to imagine how much bigger everything must have seemed as a kid!