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Unless these cars (the dangerous ones) are being driven on a regular basis, maybe you should just let them keep them. Yes, it may be expensive and they are not being maintained, but is it worth tearing the family apart over. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if they keep them....it makes them happy. When it comes time that they are no longer here, will you be happy that you had them get rid of their cars, or that they were happy?
If this is specifically a financial issue and your family is struggling to keep them, try having a serious and rational conversation about it. Sit down with them and let them know it is causing hardships. Don't say, "this is stupid, they are too expensive, just get rid of them, who cares, etc...". Tell them you are struggling....ask them if they would be willing to let go of some of them. Tell them you would be very appreciative if they would, etc.
As people (some) get older, some times they try to hang on to everything they have for fear of losing memories and the ability to make decisions. Don't make this harder on them that it needs to be. If you are concerned for their safety, tell them in a heartfelt way. You love them and you do not want to see them get hurt, etc...
But, if they are not being driven and it isn't driving you to the poor house to keep them....just let it be.
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