“See Where They Rust” is a series and category where we feature listings that do a particularly good job displaying where certain models tend to suffer from rust. We love looking for rust-free cars, but we have learned a ton about how to inspect the dry cars from looking at photos of heavily rusted models. Obviously floors and rocker panels are always at risk, but every model has different special areas where they corrode. We hope that this series is informative and helpful when you are verifying the claims of sellers and their “99% rust free” cars. -BaT

This 1965 Sunbeam Tiger looks like a decently well preserved shell from outside, where straight, original sheet metal and paint belie the significant rust issues beneath. Recently stripped back to a bare body, glass, trim, interior, engine, transmission and more have been sold off separately or retained by the seller for use on another car, with only what is pictured here included in this sale. Find it here on Craigslist in Yukon, Oklahoma for $5,500 OBO.

​Surprisingly, what’s left of the car includes original chassis plates retained with factory fasteners. Sale also includes a clean title, and a hardtop with rusty B-pillars, no trim, a large dent and pitted hardware is available separately for $300 extra. This rear view is just as deceptive as the other end shown above, and it should be noted that glass pictured here is not included.

This shot shows that essentially the entire interior has been gutted included the dash and all of its equipment and wiring, seats, top mechanism, door and side trims and more. Both side glass and window regulators are also either absent or not included, and as seen here the seller points out that floor boards are among the least affected panels.

​The seriousness of rust progresses as you scroll from left to right through the ad’s photos, this shot showing heavy and possibly irreparable rot on floor strengthening frame members.

​This next engine bay shot is the exception, showing relatively well preserved inner fenders. A front crossmember is available for another added $300, and though not pictured, the trunk pan is said to be in decent condition as well.

​Back at the right rear corner we see a rotted rear leaf spring mount, crusty lower quarters and heavily corroded body innards.

​Here’s the front driver’s side corner aft of the wheel. Rockers and side structures are both well beyond the point of no return and will need complete replacement. A gutted rear axle housing without gears, diff carrier or axles is available for yet another $300, and will also include Panhard bar and rear brake backing plates.

​All optional parts can be included for a flat $6k purchase price, and the seller offers to help move it for transport, adding that the pallet with castors it rests on should make for easy loading. This one’s relatively good exterior and mix of very rotten and decent innards make value difficult to assess—anyone think it has a chance of seeing the road again?