In 1974, a group of artists planted 10 Cadillacs nose-first in a Texas field along Route 66.
These half-buried cars have been attracting curious visitors ever since. Over the years, vandals have stolen most of the removable parts and graffiti artists have added countless layers of paint.
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| Cadillac Ranch as planted in 1974 |
In 1997, the cars were carefully exhumed and replanted in a new location alongside Interstate 40 outside the encroaching city of Amarillo.
Today, painting the cars is encouraged and the wheels are welded on to prevent further theft.
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| A graffiti-tagged sign tells visitors to not paint anything outside the Cadillac Ranch property |
Now, what can I plant in the dirt that will attract visitors for decades to come?
