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: