bucket of bolts

bucket of bolts

A piece of machinery, typically an automobile, that is extremely old and/or in total disrepair. I can't sell this old bucket of bolts!See also: bolt, bucket, of

bucket of bolts

n. a machine, such as a car or a motorcycle, that is old, run-down, or worn-out. My old bucket of bolts wouldn’t start this morning. See also: bolt, bucket, of