20 New Uses for Old Cars

From Cash for Clunkers to Recycled Vehicle Furniture

In this dismal economy, programs like Cash for Clunkers are making it easy for individuals to say sayonara to their beloved old cars. What if you don't want to sell your old hooptie, though? What if your aspirations for your retired wreck involve something a bit more charitable? This slideshow gives you some other options to give your vintage vehicle a new life.

From musical instruments made from car parts to recycled seatbelt purses, photoblogs capturing wrecked exotic cars and controversial artificial reefs, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of ways for you to recycle your old car besides programs like Cash for Clunkers.

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