The Auto Archaeology YouTube channel gives us a tour of this junkyard which is set to close, revealing numerous Tri-Five Chevys.

Most YouTube junkyard tours are mysterious affairs, as presenters are discreet about the locations. But Ryan Brutt and his Auto Archaeology channel get very specific in a new video as he guides us through Reedsburg Salvage in Wisconsin. Why the disclosure? The business is shutting down this summer, and these sad classic cars will soon head to the crusher.

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If Chevrolet names like Tri-Five, Camaro, Impala, Nova, and Monte Carlo get your attention, spending less than ten minutes watching this video is worth your while. Even if there’s no need for a parts car, it’s a Chevy fan’s way of saying goodbye before these rusting classics get turned into scrap metal.

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The Tri-Five moniker applies to 1955-1957 Chevys built under the 150, 210, Bel Air, and Nomad names. Tri-Five examples appear at the 0:55 timestamp and throughout Brutt’s video. While little specifics get offered beyond model years, viewers can enjoy a glimpse or two of what is arguably the height of American autos from the 1950s.

What’s most noteworthy about Tri-Fives is the effort that Chevrolet undertook to distinguish each model year, something unthinkable today. And the 1957 Chevy was available in more than 30 color choices, another inconceivable notion as modern cars are usually white, black, or gray.

Muscle car enthusiasts may weep at the thought of ‘70s and ‘80s American steel heading off to the crusher. We see a second-gen Camaro from 1970-73 (4:59) sitting and waiting for rescue. A moment earlier (4:22), a third-generation Camaro seems resigned to an unfortunate fate. Most notably, a Z28 from the final years of the Camaro’s second generation appears eager for one more chance on the road.

There are no Chevy IIs (first or second generation) found in the junkyard, according to Brutt (by 1969, the “II” name got dropped in favor of just Nova badging). Instead, we’re treated to third-generation Novas (1968-1974). Unlike the Camaros, which could have hopes for restoration, these models are parts cars, at best—they’re littered throughout this junkyard.

“Pretty sad when you stop to think about it. So many cool pieces of automotive history potentially being crushed,” is how one commenter summed up the entire video.

Sources: YouTube/Auto Archaeology, classicindustries.com, hagerty.com

Dave Goldberg is a lifelong auto enthusiast and holds a BA in Journalism from The George Washington University. While he leans towards European wheels for his personal driving, Dave gets excited about everything from Acura to Zagato.