Car Heaven in Burbank.

Last Updated: August 2, 2024

Fry’s was a very popular chain of electronic stores for decades and unfortunately closed in 2021. It has been abandoned ever since. Or has it…

On my way to the Burbank airport, I realized the parking lot was not filled with 1970s and 1980s automotive treasures. Almost as far as the eye can see. These are obviously used for various TV and film productions and just stored there, collecting dust and roasting under the California sun. I thought I would share a few photos here. ..

Let’s see what we have.

Cars like the Ford Granada and Fairmont were common cars selling as many units as our current Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.

The 1980s Mercedes wagon is still a hipster’s favorite these days. While this 1970s 1st generation Honda Accord also looks fantastic. And look at that old AMC sedan in the back…

I always liked this Mustang design. At the time it came out in 1979, it was replacing the unloved, Pinto-based Mustang II. The Jack Telnack design was so much cleaner and more modern.

The second-generation Cadillac Seville was also a departure from its predecessor. Replacing a RWD luxury car by a FWD one with a completely different design language was quite a gamble.

Another great-looking Japanese couple, the 1981 third-generation Toyota Celica. Which was another complete departure from the previous generation…

Of course, this being a place where they keep film and TV cars, a few of these have seen results of various car chases, shootings, and general violent behaviors. All taking place in the 1980s or 1980s. Except for that newer Dodge Charger.

Noi dea what these are. If anyone has any ideas or has seen these in a movie or TV show.

As a matter of fact, feel free to comment on these old cars and even guess what the ones in the background are. I will soon post a short film showing more cars and even their interiors…

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