'Rust in Peace. Automobile Discoveries in the USA'

Background information

"Barnfinds are pretty trendy in the world of old sheet metal right now. Which doesn't mean it's a new phenomenon: for treasure hunters among old car fans, finding the remains of interesting oldies in an overgrown barn or on a remote plot of land has been the greatest thing since the dawn of classic cars. It doesn't matter if the find can be made roadworthy again. It is enough to dream about how it would be ...

Content

However, the focus is not always on cars - associated gas stations and motels that have been abandoned and that still envelop the aura of the good old days find their way into this book, which is unique in this country.
Immerse yourself in a strange world of:

- Desert, rust and wooden workshop huts
- old enamel reclamation signs on disused diners
- road cruisers whose chrome grilles have long since ceased to sparkle
- automotive resting places that the average tourist will never set foot in" (© Delius & Klasing Verlag, 2016).

This lovingly designed illustrated book features the finds of Heribert NIEHUES. The self-confessed classic car fan has been traveling in the U.S. for decades and always comes across sensational car wrecks. His atmospheric photographs prove how they can blend in with the rugged landscapes of the wild West or the lush greenery of the Deep South, if you only give them enough time. 

About the German photographer, Heribert NIEHUES

Books by Heribert NIEHUES