Crap Cars of Seattle

Seattle is a funny place. Although affluent, many of its denizens take great measures to hide their shameful wealth - especially the ones who came into it via a trust fund. In this episode, we'll explore the crap cars of the Phinney Ridge/Greenwood/Ballard neighborhood. Keep in mind, this is a neighborhood in which the median house price is >$450k. All of these vehicles were photographed on the same day during a 60 minute walk around the 'hood. Who would ever think shabby chic could be completely ostentatious?

It's newer, but the two-tone puts it on the list.

A VW Rabbit Pickup?

A Vanagon. Someday to be cleaned up and driven to a public sector union rally.

The part that's under the hood is the part that matters.

My dad had a van like this. But his was a GMC - now that's a real van!

Wasn't there an awful 70s hippie couple duet called "Chevy Van"?

Late 60's (?) Volvo - Uff Da!

1961 AMC Rambler?

Oldsmobile Silhouette - a real gem!

"If I had a million dollars - I would drive a K-car"

Early 70s (?) Dodge truck. That thing got a Hemi?

Shitty late 70s Caddy. Great GM design, same as the even shittier Monte Carlo.

84/85 Buick Century. The first car I learned to drive! Cherry rims.

Early 70s (?) Bronco?

Early 70s (?) Ford

All electric vehicle. Charging station is attached to the garage; solar panels on the garage roof. If Gaia had a heaven, they'd be going there.

Mid 80s Audi 5000. Money.

Early 80s Fleetwood or Brougham. Still has the showroom shine!

Mid 70s shitbox Pontiac Sunbird wagon. Must have been created to compete against the Pinto and the AMC Pacer.