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You are here: Home / The Logbook / Let’s Play Name This Car! Oh the things you find while hiking!

Let’s Play Name This Car! Oh the things you find while hiking!

January 12, 2017 by Nutty Hiker Last Modified: February 18, 202219 Comments

While we were out hiking this past Sunday we stopped at a geocache named “Fixer Upper” for obvious reasons. After we found the geocache we started to ponder how this car got here and why there were so many bullet holes!

There are no markings on the car to tell what make or model it is. So we started playing name this car by guessing out loud and of course, could not come to an agreement. We are hoping there is a “car expert” out there that can tell us what kind of car this is. Bonus points if you know the year.

Name This Car!

Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Front of Car
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Back of Car
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Bullet Hole
Rusted Car at Dana Peak Park
Bullet Holes

We believe the car probably washed up when the lake flooded, but there’s no way to be sure. There are no roads that lead to where it was found, nor any way to drive to where it was found.

For the record, I am almost positive I know what it is, but my husband the mechanic and former race car owner is disagreeing with me. Hoping someone else will reconfirm what I already know =)

UPDATE: I was right!

Leave us your best guess for how it got there and what kind of car it is in the comments below!

 

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Comments

  1. armywifemommylife says

    January 13, 2017 at 1:32 am

    That is so crazy! I’m sure you’re right about it ending up there due to a flood. Maybe you can do a Google reverse image search.

    Reply
    • Bridget Carlson says

      January 16, 2017 at 10:44 am

      I find so much weird stuff out there hiking! The area may not be scenic and breathtaking like other areas, but it always has surprises =)

      Reply
  2. Keaton Segebart says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Just looking at the front end it looks like a chevy…

    Reply
  3. Keaton Segebart says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Looks like a 60s chevy impala

    Reply
    • Jerry Carlson says

      January 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Close

      Reply
  4. Steve Carlson says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Its a 11961 Chevrolet

    Reply
    • Jerry Carlson says

      January 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Your close

      Reply
  5. Jerry Carlson says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    After searching I know what it is

    Reply
  6. Keaton Segebart says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Do tell

    Reply
    • Jerry Carlson says

      January 16, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Bridget Carlson yes u was

      Reply
    • Bridget Carlson says

      January 16, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      Let’s put it this way..I was right haha

      Reply
  7. Keaton Segebart says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    63 Chevrolet

    Reply
  8. Mikie Taylor says

    January 16, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    I’m gonna guess it’s about a 1963 or 64 Plymouth judging by the grill and headlights. I’ll do some research and see if I can find out better what it is though.

    Reply
  9. Mikie Taylor says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I might change my guess to a 63 Chevy Impala http://www.hubcapcafe.com/i1/2003/msra2003/chev6301.jpg

    Reply
  10. Bridget Carlson says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    I am almost positive I know what it is, but Jerry disagreed with me when we were out there. Hoping someone else will confirm it. You know…so I can be right lol.

    Reply
  11. John Neiertz says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    Looks a little more like a 63 ford 2 me

    Reply
  12. MeganPaleo says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:10 am

    I have no guesses, but what a fun find! Especially with bullet holes, it’d be fun to make up a story of how it got there. Also, I’ve always wanted to try Geocaching, but doubt find cool stuff like this!

    Reply
  13. Krysten says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Oh my gosh, I know I’m not supposed to say this, but that’s so creepy! If it was in the lake, how did it get there? I have so many questions now!

    Reply
    • Bridget Carlson says

      January 18, 2017 at 6:49 am

      You and me both!!!!

      Reply

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