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Abandoned Gas Stations

11 years ago
1 min read
Off Route 66, Northern Arizona
All over the US there are abandoned gas stations, some lost out to the interstates, while others just died for some unknown reason. Many have a style all their own and a few have been repurposed and saved, but for the majority of them, they are slowly rotting away. Here are some I have spotted on my travels across America. 
Off Main Street in Rawlins, Wyoming
The U-Drop-Inn, Route 66, Shamrock, Texas
Orange, California.
Southwestern Colorado
Route 66, Ludlow, California
Route 66, Ludlow, California
Route 66, Ludlow, California
Route 66, Barstow, California
Old Flying-A Gas Station, Highland, California
Route 66, Devore, California
Yermo, California
Yermo, California 
Yermo, California
Yermo, California
Helendale, Route 66, California
Helendale, Route 66, California
Outside Victorville, California, Route 66
Outside Victorville, California, Route 66

Springer, New Mexico

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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