The Truth About the “10 Cars that Should Have Never Hit the Road” - Blast
” While his list parrots other “worst car” lists, I take exception with some of these cars since their contribution was greater than a lot of people realize. While these cars certainly have their low points, they have some redeeming qualities that should spare them from such animosity, except the Yugo, that car really sucked:. JLM Says: More denounced for its unusual styling than its actual performance as a car, the AMC Pacer is a classic automotive flop. Hagerty Insurance issued a poll asking for the enthusiasts to name the worst car design of all time, and the Pacer was bestowed with the unfortunate honor. 20 years before Chryslers Concorde and Dodge Intrepid brought “cab forward design” into the lexicon, the AMC Pacer was the first American production car to introduce us to the concept. In an effort to make an economy car that separated itself from the Hondas and the Toyotas starting to flood our shores, AMC designed and built the Pacer. Love it or hate it, the Pacer brought auto design up front and now how a car looks is as much of a brand feel as how the car drives. For a car that was only in the market for 5 years, 30 years later it is still a recognizable iconic car and name, hardly a flop. Source: blastmagazine.com
