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Newsweek
14-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Man Finds Taco Bell Abandoned Since the 90s: 'Not Going To Believe This'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Footage offering a glimpse inside an abandoned Taco Bell restaurant that is thought to have closed in the 1990s has surfaced online. An urban explorer who posts videos to YouTube and TikTok under the handle RangerRickTV, took viewers on a whistlestop tour around the now-closed branch of Taco Bell which he described as being "stuck in 1995." The man behind the video, who asked to be referred to by his profile name RangerRickTV rather than his real name in this article, is an avid urban explorer from Louisiana. "I have been exploring places for 8 years and I got into it because I always had a passion to see beauty in decay," he told Newsweek. While abandoned places can be eye-catching in this sense, for RangerRickTV it's also about capturing an essence of "their stories." "Some of the stuff I see inside is so wild that I can't believe what I'm seeing," he said. "Almost preserved like a time capsule." Though RangerRickTV published a video showcasing this abandoned Taco Bell, he is hesitant to reveal where it is located. "I had a subscriber give me the location," said. It's not uncommon for Urban Explorers to be less than forthcoming about identifying locations. Part of this is motivated by a fear others will visit and cause unnecessary additional damage to the property. Whatever the case, his own visit offered a fascinating glimpse of Taco Bell's past. The number of Taco Bell restaurants in operation has increased every year since 2010. Statista data shows that in 2024, Taco Bell operated a total of 8,757 restaurants in 32 different countries worldwide in 2024. That's an increase on the previous year's total of 8,564. Yet the video uploaded by RangerRickTV offers a look at one of the casualties along the way. "You are not going to believe this," the urban explorer states in the clip. "I just found an abandoned Taco Bell that is a time capsule. They have never updated this place since the 1990s." With the doors locked, the man behind the camera spends much of the two-minute video filming what he can see through the windows. In amongst the retro-looking tables and chairs, the video highlights a bizarre discovery, a VHS tape for a Fort Rapids commercial. At another point a bird appears, flying around inside the restaurant. The drive-thru window is boarded up, while the kitchen area is a mess of pots and pans. "The most striking thing about it is I found a lost bird inside and a Fort Rapids VHS tape," RangerRickTV said. With a rainbow color design dominating much of the restaurant, it's clear that this Taco Bell is relic from a distant time, with the urban explorer filming it going as far as to compare the look to the TV show Miami Vice, though it should be noted that that series was made in the 1980s. As for why it's there, RangerRickTV is as baffled as anyone. "I've no idea why it's still there and I'm sure there are others like this but it's hard to find and limited." Abandoned fast-food restaurants remain a source of fascination on the Internet. There was the vintage Burger King found behind the wall of a Delaware shopping mall. A video of an abandoned McDonald's dating back to the 1980s also went viral. Then there's the Pizza Hut that hasn't changed since the 1980s.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Forgotten Mansion Garage Hides Rare Cadillac and Muscle Cars in Pristine Condition
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Tucked away behind the weathered walls of a long-neglected mansion lies a time capsule of Detroit iron: three classic cars, seemingly untouched for years but in surprisingly solid condition. The discovery was recently documented by YouTuber 'RangerRickTV,' who toured the quiet property and stumbled across an unexpected automotive trio. According to the video, the home was once owned by an elderly couple whose children moved away years ago. Since their passing, the estate has reportedly remained unsettled and virtually undisturbed — including its garage. The first vehicle spotted was a 1959 Ford Thunderbird, identifiable by its distinct grille and trim, and likely powered by a 352ci V8. Though not particularly rare, its preservation status as an unrestored survivor gives it potential value among collectors. But the real surprises lay in a second garage, where a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 and a Cadillac Series 62 coupe from the 1940s were tucked away. The Chevelle, though badged as an SS 396, reportedly houses a swapped 454ci engine — a hot-rodded remnant of its former self. The last known listing for the car dates back more than a decade. Most eye-catching, however, is the vintage Cadillac, believed to be either a 1946 or 1947 model. Finished in what appears to be Seine Blue Iridescent, the postwar coupe still shines with elegance. Though its restoration history is unclear, its condition is remarkable. With production numbers in the low thousands, and values often exceeding $55,000 at auction, this may be the crown jewel of the forgotten collection. While the property isn't technically abandoned, the cars remain in limbo. For now, they sit in quiet seclusion, relics of a bygone era — waiting for someone to bring them back to life.
