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Off Topic Discussion Fire at classic car lot destroys around 150 historic vehicles
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-10-2017 09:46 AM
Such a shame.
“They don’t make them like this anymore,” said Russ Noel, owner of Country Classic Cars. “A lot of those cars in there, I’ll never replace them probably.” Flames lit up the night sky; the blaze could be seen from miles away. Witnesses said smoke was so thick they had to close nearby roads. About five percent of the cars were owned by folks who put their vehicle under consignment. The business kept about 600 cars dating from the 1920s to the 1980s on the property. About a quarter of those cars burned. “It’s devastating to see history like this burned to the ground,” said Keith Buschmann, a car buff. Country Classic Cars had been celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company web site shows the special and collectible cars they have for sale. “You hear people talking about it all over the nation,” said Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl. The old, classic cars stir memories and feelings in the hearts of car lovers like Don Schrader. “I can’t put it into words the automotive history here that’s gone,” he said. When dawn broke, the magnitude of the devastation was clearly shown. Favorite cars of collectors had been turned into charred debris. There were no fire hydrants in the area. “We were required to truck in water,” said Staunton Fire Chief Rick Haase. Noel became emotional when talking about the community rallying around him. “I didn’t realize how many friends I had until today…anything we can do we’ll help you,” he said. Investigators with the Illinois State Fire Marshall were on the scene Wednesday. It took firefighters more than two hours to bring the fire under control. Noel is not sure what the damages will add up to. He said he’ll reopen on Thursday, adding that all of the car titles were saved.
This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-10-2017 at 09:48 AM |
phil2237 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:PLACENTIA CALIFORNIA |
posted 08-10-2017 12:24 PM
Very sad to see this |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-10-2017 01:11 PM
Beyond sad,,,,,,,,,,,sickening .. Consignment of a car can bite ya in the butt.....Hopefully, some were insured |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-10-2017 02:28 PM
Horrible. I guess the only good thing is that no one got hurt but that stuff is not really not too easy to replace. |
bcsnave POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:somewhere over the rainbow |
posted 08-10-2017 09:26 PM
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StingRay POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Elk Grove Village, IL, USA |
posted 08-10-2017 11:16 PM
Wow, what a shame. Drive by there every summer on way to Saint Louis. Was going to stop in on the next trip ... guess that won;t happen now. Never ever put off till tomorrow .... here's good reason why. Sad to see so many cars, real classics, ruined. |
Simonsez POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Evansville, IN, US |
posted 08-11-2017 11:45 AM
Was there about 10 years ago. Mostly old rusty cars but salvageable. |
quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 08-12-2017 11:40 AM
Didn't Reggie Jackson (or some other famous baseball player) loose a large collection of classic cars in a similar fire years ago? |
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