Carhenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge located near the town of Alliance, Nebraska on the High Plains. Instead of being made from stones, Carhenge is constructed of vintage American automobiles, all covered with gray spray paint. Built by Jim Reinders, it was dedicated at summer solstice in June of 1987.

Thirty-eight automobiles were used in a circle measuring about 96 feet in diameter. Some autos are held upright in pits five feet deep, trunk end down, while arches have been formed by welding cars atop the supporting autos. The heelstone is a 1962 Cadillac.

Carhenge replicates Stonehenge's current "tumble-down" state rather than the original stone circle.

Trivia

• Carhenge was shown prominently on Steely Dan's 1994 retrospective, "Remastered, The Best of Steely Dan"
• POD filmed the music video for Youth of the Nation at Carhenge using local youth from Alliance, Nebraska.
• Carhenge was featured in a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder commercial.^*

See also

• Cadillac Ranch

External links

• Official Carhenge Web site

Outdoor sculptures in the United States | Landmarks in Nebraska | Roadside attractions