At first glance, the idea of witnessing old vehicles being crushed may not sound like entertainment. However, there is something oddly satisfying and even soothing about it, like popping bubble wrap. This video features a Buick Invicta, Ford Tempo, and F-150 meeting their fate with a crusher.

Yet, a part of us also wants to shout, “Noooooo!” There’s a sense of dread before the metal starts popping and crunching. It’s like watching a horror movie, anticipating the gruesome demise of those teenagers or the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved pet.

The first vehicle to be crushed is a 1980s Ford F-150, a workhorse with a long bed that has seen better days. It has a bent rear fender, as if it collided with a tree, and the frame is likely damaged. The roof and front fender are also banged up. While older Ford trucks have become collectible, this one is beyond saving and meets its end in the crusher.

Next is an early 90s Dodge Caravan or Plymouth Voyager. The only standout feature of this van is the graphics on its side, which would be admired by Radwood enthusiasts. However, rust has taken its toll on the underside, and the presence of a space-saver spare tire on the front axle suggests financial struggles. It too meets its demise.

The most intriguing vehicle is a 1959 Buick Invicta four-door hardtop. This mid-range model from Buick’s lineup in the early 1960s boasted Space Age styling reminiscent of the Jetsons. However, it is not as sought after by collectors as the coupe, convertible, or Estate station wagon. Like the other vehicles, it is in such a deteriorated state that saving it is not feasible unless it held exceptional value like a Chevy Chevelle SS454 or Shelby GT500.

Last but not least is a 1990s Ford Tempo, a vehicle largely forgotten today but once a common sight on US roads. It was often a first car for many teen drivers, offering economical performance, albeit uninspiring. Some models even had a sunroof and manual transmission. In this video, the Tempo sedan is stacked on top of the Invicta and meets the same fate.

At the end of the process, all that remains is a pile of compressed metal, no taller than the crushed vehicles themselves. While we don’t know where these scrapped cars will ultimately end up, it would be fitting if they were recycled into new appliances—symbolic of their previous lives before meeting their demise.