In photos: The worst cars at the world's fanciest classic show
The Concours d'Lemons is a collection of the very worst specimens on wheels, gathered together amidst the pomp and circumstance of Monterey Car Week. Yes, that same car show that was featuring a $30 million Ferrari and a long line of Ford GT40s. These cars are also judged and are supposed to have a $500 limit, but bribing the judges in encouraged. Among all the rust and cars that look like they are ready for the scrap yard, is the New Brunswick-built Bricklin. The orange car took first place at this year's Concours.
The Bricklin SV-1 takes top spot at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
The Bricklin SV-1 takes top spot at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
Steven Mandell’s 1978 SEAB Flipper is loaded into a truck at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in California.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
Pontiac station wagon with the underpinnings of a pickup truck is displayed at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
A Plymouth Reliant is displayed at the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
Cars are displayed at the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
A rusting Dodge is displayed at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
The Concours d’Lemons features some of the strangest cars in the world.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
An AMC Pacer is displayed at the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
A rusting Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is displayed at teh 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’LemonsBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
The Bricklin SV-1 takes top spot at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
Kids are encouraged to sit in the cars at the Concours d’Lemons, with no one overly concerned that they might damage something.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
There is a lot of rust at the Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
At the 2016 Concours d’Lemons.Brendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
An old Mercury is displayed at teh 2016 Concour d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
Steven Mandell’s 1978 SEAB Flipper is loaded into a truck at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
The Bricklin SV-1 takes top spot at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail
A stripped car is displayed at the 2016 Concours d’Lemons in CaliforniaBrendan McAleer/The Globe and Mail