Apparently, the engine compartment and trunk of my car have been treated with Cosmoline, a rust treatment from the 70's. (Thanks to John_in_Va for naming the culprit.) As a result the whole engine compartment and much of the trunk have yellowed horribly. Attached is an image where you can see: 1.
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