The classic Australian wrecking yard is a staple feature of many country towns, transforming bits and bobs donated from its communities into a museum of sorts.

Now, after more than 60 years as a family's business, one of Australia's biggest is up for grabs.

Flynn's Wrecking Yard, located off the Snowy Mountains Highway just west of Cooma, is home to nearly 4,000 used cars and their parts.

Thousands of cars have accumulated at the site since it was first opened in 1955 by Jim Flynn, marking it as one of the largest wrecking yards in the country.

The Mad Max crew turned to Flynn's for wrecked cars — and perhaps, inspiration? ( ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon )

His son Wayne Flynn is selling the eight-hectare property and heading into retirement.

"There's a lot I'll miss about the place, but not the cold and frosty mornings," Mr Flynn said.

The yard also boasts a claim to fame with cars from the ground featured in the 2015 feature film, Mad Max: Fury Road.

Wayne Flynn says he will not miss the icy cold mornings after he retires. ( ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon )

"About six years ago we had the Mad Max crew come down and they got five vehicles from our wrecking yard," Mr Flynn said.

"A lot of me mates have seen it [the film] and they get a kick out of it as well knowing who I am."

Car restoration enthusiasts 'tickled pink'

The wrecking yard is home to nearly 4,000 old cars. ( ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon )

Wedged between Canberra and the Snowy Mountains, Flynn's Wrecking Yard has satisfied the curiosity of thousands of drivers passing by as well as devoted car restorers.

"There's a lot of people out there that still don't know we exist and when they do find us, they're tickled pink," Mr Flynn said.

"I suppose they're grateful to see a place like this and thought they weren't around anymore."

Wayne Flynn would like the new owner of the business to keep it looking the way it is. ( ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon )

With so much history behind the business, Mr Flynn is determined not to sell to just anyone.

"I would love them to keep it in the same condition as it is now," he said.

"What we've got here is history [and] like I say to people, when a car gets crushed it's like me dying; it doesn't come back for a second go."