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What's Left of Cadillac Ranch on Route 66?

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This 15-minute video explores the fascinating history and current state of Cadillac Ranch, one of Route 66's most eccentric landmarks. Discover how this unusual art installation of half-buried Cadillacs, created in 1974 by artists with funding from a Texas millionaire, evolved into an iconic piece of American roadside culture. Learn about the installation's origins, its cultural significance, and how decades of graffiti, vandalism, and exposure to the elements have transformed these buried vehicles. Explore why thousands of visitors continue to make pilgrimages to this decaying yet enduring masterpiece in the middle of the Texas landscape, and understand its lasting impact on pop culture and Americana.

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What's Left of Cadillac Ranch on Route 66?

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