Some are truly concealed while others are hiding in plain sight. The lucky ones get discovered and sent straight to big-name auctions where they vie for the attention of collectors looking for an ambitious project.

However, the overwhelming majority of cars that fall into the ran-when-parked category simply sit in their final resting spot until they are crushed or until they return to nature one speck of rust at a time.

We've compiled a gallery of original photos showing abandoned cars all around the world, so please hop aboard:

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