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Some love this pictured C1 model, and others love to hate it. While not boasting the performance or styling of its descendants, this 1960 model was being offered for $36,000 in February 2016 despite its condition.
Even in this utility vehicle's decrepit state, it's hard to mistake that iconic grill from anything else - even if nature has claimed it as it's own.
We're not giving you too many hints on this one - Let's just say it's one of the "11 window" versions.
1967 was one of the peak years for muscle car production in the US and the styling on this pictured classic is among the most iconic of the era. Restored examples of hardtops from this model can fetch upwards of $60,000.
While overlooked by many for the better part of six decades, this '55 station wagon sold on eBay for in excess of $6,500 back in January 2013. This may surprise you, unless you know that restored examples can sell for in excess in $80,000. Worth it? I'd say so.
Although this 1972 rustbucket was spotted on the streets of Framingham, Massachusetts, I'm not sure it's operational given its exterior appearance.
This weathered mid-decade offering was a pretty hot car back in the day. It was considered the "senior" small car this mid-luxury company produced.
OJ wouldn't get anywhere too fast in this rustbucket. It was produced from 1984-1990.
This pictured sporty but ultimately infamous model did not survive the '60s, ending production in 1969. This particular example certainly did not survive the decades well, but at least it's surrounded by some nice scenery.
It's a shame to see a muscle car go to scrap, but even more shameful to see a performance version put out to pasture. This is a "GT" example of which muscle car?
This American icon has been produced over ten generations off and on since 1958. This full-sized four door example has seen better days.
This model was offered for sale in 2015, and it supposedly ran despite its exterior appearance - and 55-year-old age. This pictured 1960 was the first year of production, and versions of this car remained in production until 1970.
This one is light on rust but heavy on missing parts. I'll give you a hint: it's a 1966 mixture of utility coupe and pickup.
Another 1966 (former) luxury model is pictured here, though this car's previous owners have allowed plenty of body panel rust and even some front end damage. Even though this was an "entry-level" model, I'll bet someone is willing to give this a little TLC.
Found out to pasture in 2012, this '57 full-size model was the top-end model offered by its manufacturer in its heyday. It was listed for sale on eBay after sitting in a North Carolina barn for 30 years. We can understand why the owner just couldn't bear to throw it out.
Perhaps the only car on this list that was formerly a police car, this pictured 1963 model was offered for sale, lights and all, in 2012. This model was also used in NASCAR races of the era, the reason for its fastback styling.
This pictured 1969 model was once one of the fastest cars on the road, but now it's hard to tell what its original color even was. It's worth saving from the scrap heap, though, given that restored versions can fetch more than $50k.
Radically redesigned for the 1961 model year, this pictured car lost its tailfins and hard edges, gaining a much sleeker look. John F. Kennedy famously used it in his inaugural parade.
This pictured model was a pretty big deal when it was built in 1966, but 50+ years of neglect have taken their toll on this particular example, which no longer even has floorboards.
This legendarily unpopular car may be one of the least surprising models to make this list. Once described as an "Oldsmobile sucking a lemon", this 1958 model was the first year of production.
Featuring a more modest (but budding) version of the audacious tailfins of the late '50s and early '60s, this '56 former luxury model was spotted by the side of the road outside Cincinnati, Ohio.
This pictured 1967 muscle car has seen its share of water damage both inside and out, plus a number of decades sitting in storage. Despite that, this is from the first year of production from this model, and will likely fetch in the mid five figures if properly restored.
This pictured sedan was spotted on the streets of New Orleans, meaning it survived Hurricane Katrina. Given the amount of rust, though, we're not sure how well it runs.
Another barn find pictured here, with a backstory that includes over 30 years of sitting unused. This one is a 1969 - part of the second generation of these muscle cars.
Once the pride of many garages, this full-sized '64, available with an array of powerful engines, has long ago been put out to pasture.
What list of rustbucket cars would be complete without this infamous model? This "Oldsmobile sucking a lemon" was sold only in 1958, meaning it lasted exactly one-third as long as its marque.
This oldtimer was part of the first series of pickup trucks designed post-war by its manufacturer. It remained in production through 1952.
Talk about a rare barn find. The 42" fins on this 1959 model are the tallest on any cars ever produced. This one appears to be missing one of the distinctive "bullet" tail-lights on the driver's side.
Amazingly, this truck still runs! This impossibly rusted 1951 GM truck was for sale as recently as 2014. Back in the day, this automaker led the U.S. in truck sales from 1947 - 1955.
1955 was a boom year for car sales, with nearly 7.5 million cars sold as the post-WWII baby boom hit a peak. One was this two-door hardtop, complete with four VentiPorts on each side.
Powered by a Rocket V8 made famous in one of the first ever rock and roll tunes, this model was among the hottest of its day. For just $2,750, this patinated '55 was offered for sale in early 2018.
This rusty mid-70s model was pictured on the street still running in 2006 - not a surprise given this budget model's reputation for reliability and durability.
This 1956 station wagon has been left with quite the motley paint job after what was likely years or decades sitting out in the snow. Still, the chrome work and side VentiPorts appear to be in remarkably good shape.
This 1955 model has its share of scratches and rust, but the exterior looks to be in decent shape. The only problem is that this "performance" model is missing both the 300 horsepower 6.0 liter V8 engine and transmission.
This two-door '57 model looks like junk to the unobservant eye, but what's underneath the rust is a rare, supercharged car ready for restoration. Just 4,356 of these were made, and a restored example sold at auction in 2011 for nearly $100,000.
Once one of the most luxurious and expensive American cars one could buy, this luxe model from the early-mid 1970s has been degraded by the elements.
Between that trademark man-eating grill and the VentiPorts on the side, I'm not going to give you too many hints on this weathered '50 model.
Air conditioning. Cruise control. Power locks, windows and doors. In 1964, this pictured car carried more features than the average 2000s jalopy. By 2018, it also carried just as much rust.
Between 1961 and 1967, this automaker offered only one model - so when I tell you this picture is a 1966, does that help narrow it down?
Back in 1950, this was one of the most luxurious and innovative cars one could own. It was the first model ever to feature disc brakes, and was later spun off by its manufacturer into its own marque.
We don't know the story behind what happened to this modern speedster, but somebody must have really hated this poor car. It was produced from 1998-2006.
Once a proud model at the top of this marque's offerings, this 1956 has had a combination of time and the elements weather the car. The name became dated in the 1960s, and the car was phased out in 1966-67.
No engine. No hood. No title. No problem? This 1957 was offered up for $5,000 even though the very frame of the car is rusted out. It was the top of the line offering from its manufacturer back in the day.
One of the most distinctive front ends of any mid-1960s model is found in this picture, so I guess we ended this quiz on an easy note. I'm not going to give you the year, though, just to make it a bit tougher.
It's a shame someone allowed this rare beauty to decay - just 630 of these convertibles were built in 1957. Don't worry, though, you've heard of this model before - it remained in production through 2005.
Now a rusted-out relic, this full-sized 1950 model featured a chrome grill that looked ready to eat competitors alive - and of course, trademark VentiPorts.
I wouldn't take this "rust-chic" lowrider over too many speed bumps, but it does look pretty cool. This truck is a '58 Light Duty version of the "Task Force" series.
This 1955 model was the top-end full-sized offering from the manufacturer that year. While it's covered in rust, at least all of the body is there, making this one a good bet for restoration.
This rustbucket is likely a '58, and was originally a flagship model for its marque. We hope someone restores this model, as it came equipped with an optional 300 hp enginge under the hood.
The seller of this car claimed it to be "rust-free" - so I'm just gonna call that "patina" all over the whole exterior. This pictured 1962 model was a pretty hot car back in the day, but 55 years of neglect have turned luxury into rusty - oops, patina-y.
Only 7,400 of these '57 coupes were ever made, with this one in particular barely surviving into the 21st Century. The owner wants $16,000 for this car, which apparently hasn't ran since 1963. Yes, you read that correctly.
Okay, this one's a little tougher. Time has not been kind to this pictured 1960 convertible model, which was once its manufacturer's top of the line model. This car was part of the second of ten generations of its legendary model.
Another former luxury model, this 1951 car was once among the most opulent cars money could buy. After decades of neglect, would you restore this former beauty?
Among the nicest cars on this list, this 1954 model still has some work to be done as far as restoration goes. Adjusted for inflation, the asking price of $20,000 probably makes this model quite a bargain.
Another once proud model here that's been relegated to "parts car" status. This rare model was only produced in 1957, and came standard with a massive 375 horsepower engine.
This fighter jet-inspired convertible was pretty cool back its day. This pictured 1961 model was the most expensive of its marque on sale that year and just 1,500 were produced. With a 330 horsepower engine under the hood, this model is just begging for a restoration.
About the best thing you could say about this old beauty is that there's no rust. This '55 is missing many parts, but this was a marquee model for this automaker back in the day.
Lots of rust, but also, lots of potential? This pictured high-performance mid-level luxury car is a 1966, the second year that this manufacturer offered its whopping 325 horsepower engine.
The marketing campaign for these revolutionary models said, "Suddenly, it's 1960!" This particular model was buried in a time capsule in 1957 and unearthed in 2007. Unfortunately, the time capsule did not adequately shield the car from the elements.
Complete with not one, but TWO hood ornaments, this uniquely styled model was made in its company's dying days. Today this rusted beauty peers out at us from a grassy field somewhere, having long outlasted its parent company.
This mid-50s model has certainly seen better days, but 60 years ago it was the top-end example available from its marque. At least this car certainly outlived its manufacturer, which folded in 1958.
Another former luxury car destined for the scrap heap, this luxe '58 model was found sitting in a junkyard in 2012. This was the flagship model of its brand back in the day.
One of the better-looking cars on this list, this '58 luxury car was advertised as actually running when put on sale in early 2018. For $6,500, this car, "Breezeway" window and all, can be yours.
This '56 was found rusting away on a farm in Arkansas, and was offered on eBay in 2015 with a "Buy it Now" price of $5,000. This is a tough one, as rust and patina have stripped this once top-end model of some of its identifying characteristics.
This family-friendly 1958 car might be better called a "dustbucket". After spending 1955-1957 as a standalone model, this station wagon marque became attached to other models in the lineup.
While the back windshield is intact, not much else is there on this '61 model. You could probably call it "Christine".
Very few things scream "1950s" like a two-door wagon like the model offered here. This 1959 model isn't the prettiest right now, but a little TLC will be sure to restore what was once America's cheapest new car.
V8 power is under the hood on this Craigslist special... if you could get it running. This pictured 1969 model was optimistically offered for nearly $10k back in June 2013, although we would be surprised if it fetched more than half that number.
There just may be more rust than car in this model's case. This particular 1957 car ended up in South Africa and has some slight cosmetic differences from the American version, making this one doubly tough.
While this one is missing much of its front end, the most savvy car enthusiasts should be able to recognize this former muscle model, a 1952.
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