Cadillac Ranch

Cadillac Ranch is an outdoor public art installation and roadside landmark in Texas, located along historic U.S. Route 66 near Amarillo. It was created in 1974 and is one of the best-known examples of late 20th century land art in the United States.

The work comprises ten Cadillac automobiles from model years 1949 to 1963 that are half-buried nose-first in the ground and arranged in a straight line. The cars are repeatedly repainted by visitors, forming constantly changing layers of graffiti and color.

The installation was commissioned by local patron Stanley Marsh 3 and constructed by the art collective Ant Farm in 1974. Since its installation it has been maintained as a public, participatory artwork and has become an iconic Route 66 attraction.

Sited on private land with public access, Cadillac Ranch sits beside the highway on the plains near Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle, visible from the roadside and reachable by short footpath from informal parking.

• Ten Cadillacs: The installation consists of ten Cadillac automobiles from model years 1949 to 1963 that are buried nose-first in the ground and painted by visitors.
• Spray-painting allowed: Spray paint is tolerated and often encouraged at the site, so bring gloves and a mask if you want to participate safely.
• Roadside access: Located immediately adjacent to historic U.S. Route 66, the site is easily visited from the Amarillo area and has informal roadside parking.