Cash For Clunker Trade-in Tragedies
No doubt you have heard about some of the tragedies that succumbed the fate of the Cash For Clunkers program. Of course I am speaking from the point of view of a true car enthusiasts. Other folks would probably say good ridden to just about anything on the road that can achieve a 35 mpg rating with both tires tied behind its trunk. Never-the-less, the Cars.gov website has released its official list of cars that were destroyed during the program, and Auto Blog was right on it, leaving a trail of tears as they read.
For those who are more of a glass is half full type of individual, Auto Blog reminds us that many of the most surprising vehicles on this list, just may be a typing or clerical error. None-the-less, not all of these can be a mistake, so I can assure you that at least a few tears should be in order. So without further adieu, let’s start the Cash for Clunker Trade-in Tragedy pictorial…
1987 Buick ASC GNX

Photo via Travis Isaacs
With its turbocharged 3.8-liter V6, this vehicle has become one of the most renowned 6-bangers in history.
1992 GMC Typhoon

Photo via em0erk
A 4.3 liter turbocharged V-6 SUV that could punch out 0-60 in under 5-seconds.
2008 Foose Ford F-150

Photo via josedesomb66
There were only 500 of these 450 horsepower monsters made, and considering two got clunked, I guess we’re down to 498.
1997 Aston Martin DB7 Volante

Photo via fly_on_the_wall
Too painful for me to even think about!
1987 Duntov GT

Photo via essichgurgn
Anything that is this exotic is bound to be worth more than $4,500… even with bullet holes in the trunk!
2005 Mazda RX-8

Photo via CarbonXRS
I kid you not!
2006 350Z Roadster

Photo via tadpole_x
Somebody must have really hated this car!
1985 TVR 280i Convertible

Photo via Matt-Hill
Ah, okay, well that’s enough tears for that one…
Here is the full list of surprises (Read ‘em and weep):
- 1987 Buick ASC GNX
- 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Volante
- 1997 Bentley Continental R
- 1989 20th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am
- 1992 GMC Typhoon
- 1985 Audi Quattro
- 1992 BMW 850i
- 2006 Audi A4 Convertible
- 2006 Cadillac STS
- 2008 Foose F-150
- 2007 GMC Acadias
- 2008 Hyundai Accent
- 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster
- 2006 Roush Stage 3 F-150
- 2006 Toyota Corolla
- 2005 Mazda RX-8
- 2002 Kia Spectra
- 1988 Aurora Cobra
- 1996 Buick Funeral Hearses
- 1987 Duntov GT
- 1987 Excalibur Autos Phaeton
- 1990 Honda CRX
- 1985 Maserati Quattroporte
- 1999 Mercedes C43 AMG
- 1985 TVR 280i Convertible
Source: AutoBlog




