Not much of a surprise, really, as 50 years six feet under in a water-logged tomb has taken its toll on the '57 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop buried in Tulsa.
"I'll tell you what, she's a mess," said legendary hot rod builder Boyd Coddington, who was unable to start the thing up as planned. "Look at her."
Well at least the 6-pack of beer originally buried with the car was still okay; maybe like the tires, a bit flat, but still drinkable.
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estreka says:
10:43 AM, 06/18/07
Wow, she did not age well. Man, look at all the mud. I bet the cab was filled when they pulled her.
mikemir87 says:
11:31 AM, 06/18/07
Yea thats a shame, it would have been awesome if it was in perfect condition like it was supposed to be...And even more amazing if it had started 50 years later on the first turn of the key.
ateixeira says:
09:36 AM, 06/22/07
Shoot, store an old car like that for a year and it won't start. The gasoline by itself is done.