How Many Rustbuckets Can You Actually Name?

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.

• A
  Pontiac 870
• B
  Ford Country Squire
• C
  Mercury Colony Park
• D
  Chevy Nomad Bel Air

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.

• A
  Plymouth Road Runner
• B
  Ford Taurus
• C
  Dodge Charger
• D
  Chevrolet Corvette

OJ wouldn't get anywhere too fast in this rustbucket. It was produced from 1984-1990.

• A
  GMC Jimmy
• B
  Cadillac Escalade
• C
  Geo Tracker
• D
  Ford Bronco II

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.

• A
  Ford F-150
• B
  Dodge Ram
• C
  Willys-Overland Jeepster
• D
  Chevy El Camino

This late-70s muscle model didn't have the horsepower or prestige of the late-60s versions, but that doesn't mean it deserved abandonment.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  Chevy Camaro Z/28
• C
  AMC Rebel
• D
  Ford Thunderbird

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.

• A
  Pontiac GTO
• B
  Plymouth Road Runner
• C
  Dodge Challenger
• D
  Oldsmobile 442

This proud '68 muscle car doesn't look too far gone, just needing a bit of TLC and some new tires.

• A
  Chevy Camaro
• B
  Pontiac Firebird
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Plymouth GTX

We're not giving you too many hints on this one - Let's just say it's one of the "11 window" versions.

• A
  Dodge Caravan
• B
  Fiat 500
• C
  Volkswagen Bus
• D
  Chrysler Town & Country

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.

• A
  Buick Century
• B
  Chrysler Town Car
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Pontiac Chieftain

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.

• A
  Ford Falcon
• B
  Chevrolet Corvair
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Buick Wildcat

Although this 1972 rustbucket was spotted on the streets of Framingham, Massachusetts, I'm not sure it's operational given its exterior appearance.

• A
  Buick Skylark
• B
  Chevy Bel Air
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Pontiac Firebird

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.

• A
  Mercury Comet
• B
  Ford Falcon
• C
  Ford Maverick
• D
  Chrysler Newport

This American icon has been produced over ten generations off and on since 1957. This full-sized four door example has seen better days.

• A
  Dodge Charger
• B
  Ford Thunderbird
• C
  Chrysler 300
• D
  Chevy Impala

This particular pictured car had a former life as a drag racer. It's a 1969, part of the third generation of these compact cars, some of the first "small" cars to be offered by its manufacturer.

• A
  Studebaker Lark
• B
  Ford Pinto
• C
  Plymouth Valiant
• D
  Chevy Nova

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.

• A
  Mercury Comet
• B
  Plymouth Superbird
• C
  Oldsmobile 98
• D
  Dodge Charger

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.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  Buick Wildcat
• C
  Cadillac Calais
• D
  Imperial Sarasota

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.

• A
  Pontiac Ventura
• B
  Ford Galaxie
• C
  Oldsmobile Jetstar
• D
  Buick Wildcat

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?

• A
  Dodge Charger
• B
  Plymouth Road Runner
• C
  Pontiac GTO
• D
  Ford Mustang

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.

• A
  Pontiac Bonneville
• B
  Chevy Bel Air
• C
  Cadillac Series 62
• D
  Buick Roadmaster

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.

• A
  Edsel Ranger
• B
  Chevy Corvair
• C
  Cadillac Cimarron
• D
  Ford Pinto

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.

• A
  Pontiac GTO
• B
  Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
• C
  Ford Torino Talladega
• D
  Oldsmobile 442

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.

• A
  Pontiac Tempest
• B
  Chevrolet Corvette
• C
  Ford Thunderbird
• D
  Oldsmobile 442

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.

• A
  Ford Styleside
• B
  Chevy El Camino
• C
  Dodge Sweptline
• D
  Chevy Fleetside

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.

• A
  Imperial Crown
• B
  Oldsmobile Cutlass
• C
  Cadillac Coupe de Ville
• D
  Mercury Starlight

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.

• A
  Cadillac Sedan de Ville
• B
  Lincoln Continental
• C
  Mercury Grand Marquis
• D
  Buick Century

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.

• A
  AMC Gremlin
• B
  Buick Wildcat
• C
  Pontiac Firebird
• D
  Dodge Challenger

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.

• A
  Mercury Grand Marquis
• B
  Buick Grand National
• C
  Ford Fairlane
• D
  Oldsmobile 442

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.

• A
  Dodge Monaco
• B
  Ford Galaxie
• C
  Oldsmobile Cutlass
• D
  Chevrolet Impala

This oldtimer was part of the first series of pickup trucks designed post-war by its manufacturer. It remained in production through 1952.

• A
  Chevy 3000
• B
  Ford F-3
• C
  International L110
• D
  Dodge Ram

The massive, swooping tailfins tell you this was a 1959. The trademark split grill and Wide Track body are what you need to identify to know the make and model.

• A
  Mercury Montclair
• B
  Pontiac Bonneville
• C
  Chrysler Newport
• D
  Nash American

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.

• A
  Lincoln Continental
• B
  Cadillac Fleetwood Limo
• C
  Imperial Zephyr
• D
  Oldsmobile 88 Holiday

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.

• A
  Duesenberg Model X
• B
  Edsel Pacer
• C
  Imperial LeBaron
• D
  Auburn Speedster

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.

• A
  Chevy Bel Air
• B
  Hudson Hornet
• C
  Pontiac Starfire
• D
  Buick Skylark

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.

• A
  Chrysler Newport
• B
  Pontiac Bonneville
• C
  Dodge Dart
• D
  Buick Roadmaster

Part sports car, part luxury tourer, this model was the first two-seater made by this manufacturer since 1938. It debuted in 1955, and shown here is a 1956 model with a top-end 215 hp engine.

• A
  Ford Thunderbird
• B
  Chevy Corvette
• C
  Cadillac DeVille
• D
  Lincoln Town Car

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.

• A
  Ford Thunderbird
• B
  DeSoto Custom
• C
  Buick Century
• D
  Dodge Charger

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.

• A
  DeSoto Firedome
• B
  Ford Galaxie
• C
  Oldsmobile 88
• D
  Hudson Hornet

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.

• A
  Oldsmobile Cutlass
• B
  Studebaker Lark
• C
  Hudson Hornet
• D
  Buick Special

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.

• A
  Mercury Grand Marquis
• B
  Lincoln Continental
• C
  Imperial LeBaron
• D
  Cadillac Coupe de Ville

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.

• A
  Studebaker E-Series
• B
  Buick Y-Job
• C
  Chevy 3100 Series
• D
  Ford F-Series

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.

• A
  Plymouth Valiant
• B
  Chrysler 300
• C
  Buick Skylark
• D
  Pontiac Bonneville

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.

• A
  Imperial LeBaron
• B
  Cadillac Series 62
• C
  Studebaker Golden Hawk
• D
  Hudson Hornet

Of course, it's not just American cars that are prone to rust. This particular make and model has so many rusty examples that it has spawned a "rust-chic" look in Europe.

• A
  Volvo XC
• B
  Audi 3000
• C
  Saab 9-7X
• D
  VW Golf

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.

• A
  Pontiac Packard
• B
  Ford Edsel
• C
  Chrysler Imperial
• D
  Cadillac Coupe de Ville

This top-of-the-line model cranked out 300 hp upon introduction in 1959. Fifty-three years later, it was spotted on a Uhaul flatbed, hopefully off to a restoration.

• A
  Chevy Impala SS
• B
  Plymouth Barracuda
• C
  Ford Galaxie 500
• D
  Lincoln Continental

This whole picture looks like one giant project, but in the middle of it all is a 1968 model of which muscle car?

• A
  Pontiac GTO
• B
  Dodge Challenger
• C
  AMC Rebel
• D
  Mercury Cougar

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.

• A
  Audi TT
• B
  Saab 9-7X
• C
  BMW 330i
• D
  Mercedes-Benz SLK

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?

• A
  AMC Rambler
• B
  Studebaker Avanti
• C
  Lincoln Continental
• D
  Imperial LeBaron

One of the first generation of this legendary model, this '57 boasts fuel injection, even if you'll need a flatbed trailer to actually make it move anywhere.

• A
  Ford Thunderbird
• B
  Dodge Challenger
• C
  Chevy Corvette
• D
  Mercury Eight

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.

• A
  Pontiac Chieftain
• B
  Lincoln Zephyr
• C
  Buick Roadmaster
• D
  Mercury Colony Park

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.

• A
  Studebaker Dictator
• B
  Ford Edsel
• C
  Chevrolet Corvair
• D
  Pontiac Star Chief

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.

• A
  AMC AMX
• B
  Oldsmobile Jetstar
• C
  Lincoln Mark III
• D
  Buick Riviera

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.

• A
  Cadillac de Ville
• B
  Hudson Hornet
• C
  Oldsmobile 98
• D
  Studebaker Avanti

While certainly in a decrepit state now, this pictured 1967 muscle car carries a "GT" package that lets you know it once meant business. This particular model ended production in 1970.

• A
  Studebaker Hawk
• B
  Ford Fairlane 500
• C
  Pontiac Ventura
• D
  Plymouth Prowler

This model was produced from 1954-1970 in sedan, station wagon and even convertible styling. This is a relatively early example, likely produced around 1955.

• A
  Nash Rambler
• B
  Ford Country Squire
• C
  Dodge Cranbrook
• D
  Plymouth Belvedere

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.

• A
  Ford Fairlane
• B
  DeSoto Adventurer
• C
  Chevy Bel Air
• D
  Buick Skylark

This short-lived model was only produced from 1954-1958, and was positioned at the bottom of its manufacturer's lineup. This one is a '58, which means it could contain the first ever Big Block V8 offered by its marque.

• A
  Packard President
• B
  Buick Wildcat
• C
  Chevrolet Delray
• D
  Mercury Marauder

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.

• A
  Lincoln Town Car
• B
  Chevy Bel Air
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Pontiac Bonneville

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.

• A
  Lincoln Continental
• B
  Chevy Bel Air
• C
  Buick Super
• D
  Oldsmobile 98

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.

• A
  GMC K-Series
• B
  Studebaker E-Series
• C
  Ford F-Series
• D
  Chevy Apache

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.

• A
  Mercury Colony Park
• B
  Pontiac Chieftain
• C
  Dodge Custom Royal
• D
  Cadillac Series 65

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?

• A
  Lincoln Continental
• B
  Packard Patrician
• C
  Hudson Hornet
• D
  Imperial LeBaron

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.

• A
  Cadillac Series 55
• B
  Ford Country Squire
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Plymouth Belvedere Fury

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.

• A
  Pontiac Bonneville
• B
  Lincoln Continental
• C
  Chrysler 300
• D
  Cadillac de Ville

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.

• A
  Mercury Comet
• B
  Imperial Crown
• C
  Ford Ranchero
• D
  Lincoln Mark II

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.

• A
  Imperial 300K
• B
  Packard President
• C
  Lincoln Mark I
• D
  Cadillac Eldorado

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.

• A
  Buick Invicta
• B
  Cadillac Eldorado
• C
  Chrysler 300C
• D
  Buick Century GNX

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.

• A
  Dodge Coronet
• B
  Mercury Cougar
• C
  Lincoln Continental
• D
  Oldsmobile Starfire

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.

• A
  AMC Rebel
• B
  Pontiac Firebird GNX
• C
  Buick Skylark Gran Sport
• D
  Oldsmobile Jetstar

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.

• A
  Buick Regal
• B
  Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
• C
  Mercury Cougar
• D
  Cadillac Series 55

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.

• A
  Studebaker Champion
• B
  Nash American
• C
  Packard President
• D
  DeSoto Firedome

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.

• A
  Chevrolet Biscayne
• B
  Plymouth Belvedere
• C
  Hudson Hornet
• D
  Pontiac Bonneville

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.

• A
  Nash Rambler
• B
  Packard Patrician
• C
  Oldsmobile 98
• D
  Studebaker Lark

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.

• A
  Mercury Cougar
• B
  Packard Clipper
• C
  Lincoln Continental
• D
  Plymouth Belvedere

This pictured 1968 model has ample rust, but actually runs and has a 460 V8 under the hood and a C-6 transmission. Yes, it appears to have been used as some kind of racer - not surprising, since it is a muscle car.

• A
  Mercury Cyclone
• B
  AMC Marlin
• C
  Oldsmobile Jetstar
• D
  Pontiac Ventura

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.

• A
  Oldsmobile Cutlass
• B
  Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
• C
  Imperial LeBaron
• D
  Dodge American

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.

• A
  Ford Galaxie 500
• B
  Studebaker Champion
• C
  Pontiac Safari
• D
  Mercury Ranchero Special

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.

• A
  Ford Country Squire
• B
  Mercury Cougar
• C
  Pontiac Star Chief
• D
  Buick Roadmaster

You could call this pictured 1968 model 'Christine's daughter if you wanted. Packing a 385 hp engine, it could definitely provide some exciting interstate on-ramp accelerations - if you could get it running.

• A
  Hudson Hornet
• B
  Pontiac Grand Prix
• C
  Plymouth Sport Fury
• D
  AMC Rambler

While the back windshield is intact, not much else is there on this '61 model. You could probably call it "Christine".

• A
  Pontiac Firebird
• B
  Plymouth Fury
• C
  Mercury Comet
• D
  Buick Century

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.

• A
  Lincoln Zephyr
• B
  Ford Thunderbird
• C
  Kaiser-Frazer Manahattan
• D
  Chrysler Saratoga

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.

• A
  Pontiac GTO
• B
  Dodge Challenger
• C
  Ford Thunderbird
• D
  Chevrolet Camaro

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.

• A
  Studebaker Champion
• B
  Chevrolet Delray
• C
  AMC Rambler
• D
  Ford Pinto

This subcompact model became infamous for a wide array of reliability problems during its production run from 1970-1977, leaving this 1972 model as one of the least-surprising cars in our quiz.

• A
  Ford Pinto
• B
  Pontiac Sunbird
• C
  Chevy Vega
• D
  Mercury Comet

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.

• A
  Oldsmobile 88
• B
  Mercury Cougar
• C
  Buick Century
• D
  Pontiac Grand Prix