old iron in Lowell, Arizona

[mike_c]

[JMCKUSICK]

1. So sad to see what appear to be empty storefronts

[mike_c]

5. it's a semi ghost town...

... just outside Bisbee, Arizona that's in a state of "maintained neglect" with old cars and such to appeal to visiting photographers. I think it was abandoned in the 1940s as fortunes and population ebbed and flowed in the mining community. But yeah, what's left is the mostly shuttered main street.

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Thanks for the added context Mike_C

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Cool photo! Thanks for sharing it, my dear mike_c!

However, I'm not sure what you mean by 'old iron.'

Please enlighten me!

[mobeau69]

3. I think it's a reference to the old car. Cars sure hold up better in drier climates than the do here in the midwest.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. That sounds very plausible indeed. Thanks! ...n/t

[mike_c]

6. thank you!

I'm glad you like it!

edit: yep, it's the old cars.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. I do like it, and thanks for confirming what you meant. ...n/t

[George McGovern]

8. Neat shot mike_c. Real nice wide angle. According to googleimages --

"This vintage vehicle is a 1954 Ford, likely a Customline or Crestline model.
Year and Model: 1954 Ford, identifiable by its distinct front bumper and grille design.
Engine Options: Available with a standard flathead V8 or a newer Y-block overhead valve V8.
Features: Often equipped with options such as a three-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes.
Unique Trim: The model shown features a distinctive windshield visor, and some variants were available with a transparent "Skyliner" glass roof panel.