Created in 1974 by Doug Michels, Chip Lord, and Hudson Marquez, and funded by millionaire Stanley Marsh 3, it has stood as a fascinating and popular roadside attraction ever since.
Ten cadillacs (1949-1963 models) were buried nose down at 60 degree angles. Over the years, the painting of the cars evolved into a spray painting extravaganza. If you don't bring your own, you can buy a can for $10 at the nearby gift shop. The ranch is located on private property but is completely accessible from frontage road, where everything is covered in graffiti. It's a really fun roadside stop 😊
The aforementioned gift shop, and RV park, is located at 2601 Hope Road. Whoever owns it was/is a brilliant marketer/entrepreneur 😀
And yup, jewelry made from paint chips from the Cadillacs.
Cadillac Ranch is a great stop, just off old Route 66.
