1. DeLorean DMC-12
   Ford Pinto
2. Chevrolet Corvair
   Ford Granada

The dream of John DeLorean, the DMC-12, had its five minutes of fame thanks to the "Back to the Future" movies. It remained a terrible car with sluggish performance and was only produced for a year before the company went bankrupt.

1. Chrysler 300
   Tucker Torpedo
2. Dodge Ram
   Ford F-150

The dream of Preston Tucker, the Torpedo only saw 51 units built. Why? Well, Tucker was indicted for fraud, although many say he was set up. The truth is out there.

1. Ford Thunderbird
   Pontiac GTO
2. Pontiac Aztek
   Chevrolet Stingray

Not even a complimentary tent and inflatable mattress could save the Aztek. The first SUV offered by Pontiac was not much of a success and only around 100,000 sold during the five years it was marketed. The Aztek became a little more famous serving as the ride of Walter White in the TV drama, "Breaking Bad."

1. Dodge Town Wagon
   Ford Perfekt
2. Chrysler Pacifica
   Bi-Autogo

Is it a car? Is it a motorbike? In 1913, no one who saw James Scripps-Booth's invention was sure and certainly didn't want to own one!

1. Vector W8
   Chevrolet Silverado
2. Ford F-350
   Cadillac CTS

This American sports car only sold 17 units. It didn't help that one almost killed tennis star Andre Agassi when it caught fire soon after he purchased it. Talk about bad marketing!

1. Buick Cascada
   Cadillac Model 30
2. Chevrolet Corvette 305
   Dodge Dart

Believe it or not, but because of laws in California governing emission requirements, the Corvette 304 was only fitted with a small block V8 motor pushing out a paltry 180 brake horsepower. Certainly not enough for a Corvette! The 305 made the Time Magazine list of 50 Worst Cars of All Time.

1. Chevrolet Camaro
   Buick Skylark
2. Cadillac Escalade
   OctoAuto

A car in 1910 with EIGHT wheels. People were barely used to cars with four wheels. Not even one was sold.

1. Lincoln Blackwood
   Dodge Diplomat
2. Chrysler Crossfire
   Chevrolet Nova

The Lincoln Blackwood was marketed as a luxury pickup. It was a Ford F-150 zooted up a little. It had a stainless steel cargo box, LED lights and other gimmicks. Ultimately, those who buy a pickup want it to do pickup type things. The Blackwood couldn't and no one bought it.

1. Cadillac Cimarron
   Chevrolet Impala
2. Ford Galaxie 500
   Chrysler Sebring

A small Cadillac? Well, that was doomed to failure, was it not? Introduced in 1982, this fuel-friendly model lasted only six years as it was not very well received.

1. Dodge 330
   Ford Escape
2. GMC Sierra
   General Motors EV1

The first electric car offered by General Motors, the EV1 was offered as a model between 1996 and 1999. Only 1,100 sold with General Motors eventually recalling them all and destroying them.

1. Hummer H1
   AMC Pacer
2. International CXT
   Jeep Gladiator

Although it received some fame for appearing in the cult slacker comedy, "Wayne's World," at the time of its release, the AMC Pacer was not well received. Since then, it has become an entry on Forbes' Worst Cars of All Time list, amongst others.

1. Chevrolet Series C
   Buick Gran Sport
2. Jeep Wrangler
   Lincoln LS

Built as competition for the Ford Model T, this vehicle was very prone to not only engine failure but fires as well. How did Chevy deal with the problem? Well, they recalled 757 cars and destroyed them!

1. Pontiac Firebird
   Plymouth Duster
2. Ford Pinto
   Oldsmobile Cutlass

Although the budget-friendly Ford Pinto sold well, it had a terrible secret. Due to the placement of its fuel tank behind the rear axle, the Pinto was a real fire hazard in a rear-impact collision. Ford only fixed the problem from 1976 onward and paid some out-of-court settlements instead of recalling the vehicles. When this was found out, they were forced to recall the Pintos anyway to fix the problem.

1. Studebaker Express
   Shelby Cobra
2. Pontiac Grand Prix
   Chevrolet Corvair

A disaster for Chevrolet, the Corvair had serious handling issues. Problems with this model even reached the Senate with Ralph Nader calling it "the leading candidate for the unsafest-car title." Naturally, that doomed the Corvair into extinction but other Chevy models dropped sales as well.

1. Ford F-150
   Tesla Model X
2. AMC AMX
   Bricklin SV-1

One of America's most famous automakers saw a problem with their Ford F-150's automatic gearboxes between 1966 and 1980 where they had a tendency to slip from park into reverse. This didn't only affect the F-150 but all vehicles using Ford automatic transmissions.. This problem led to 77 deaths.

1. Chaparral 2J
   Cadillac Brougham
2. Buick Wildcat
   Chrysler Airflow

Ahead of its time, the Chrysler Airflow incorporated aerodynamics in its design in the 1930s. Unfortunately, the public didn't care and it sold poorly, lasting just three years in production.

1. Ford Model A
   Chevrolet Cobalt
2. Chrysler LeBaron
   Dodge Adventurer

Recalling 100,000 cars is a serious matter and something that Chevrolet had to do in 2007 for its Cobalt model. The reason? They did not meet federal safety standards. This was all down to a faulty ignition switch which would just turn the car off, along with many of its safety systems. This problem led to numerous injuries and unfortunately, 13 deaths.

1. Ford Edsel
   Curved Dash Oldsmobile
2. Dodge Charger
   GMC Canyon

Named after Henry Ford's son, the Edsel was a massive flop and only sold between 1958 and 1960. It's not that the car was bad, it was just really overpriced. And that always turns people away!

1. GMC Syclone
   Chevrolet Vega
2. Gurney Eagle-Weslake MkI
   Hudson Hornet

Built by Chevy as competition for the Ford Pinto, the Vega seemed to be a hit, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1971. Soon, however, owners found out it had some problems with reliability, safety, poor engine quality and was liable to rust... a lot! It was even dubbed a "sloppily crafted, unreliable and unsafe automobile" by the Center for Auto Safety.

1. Hummer H2
   GMC Yukon
2. Chevrolet Camaro (1982)
   Ford Tempo

Another Chevy, another entry on Time Magazine list of 50 Worst Cars of All Time. And again, performance related. The Camaro came from a muscle car background so for the 1982 redesign to be powered by a 4-cylinder 90 brake horsepower engine was a travesty.

1. Ford Windstar
   Renault Dauphine
2. GMC Typhoon
   Jeep Cherokee

Although a success in Europe, the Dauphine from Renault tanked when released in the United States in the 1950s. Primarily, this was because of its performance. Let's say it was a little sluggish. It has made numerous worst cars of all time lists, including that of Time Magazine.

1. Ford Mustang
   King Midget III
2. Chevrolet Cruze
   GMC Arcadia

This company had been trying to make the perfect mini car for years. Their third attempt in the '50s still wasn't much better than their earlier attempts and eventually, safety regulations enforced by the U.S. government put an end to the King Midget III models.

1. Chevrolet Citation
   Hummer H3
2. International Harvester Safari II
   Jeep CJ-6

Another Chevrolet, another problem it seems. 1980's Motor Trend Car of the Year was discontinued just five years later. Why? The Citation was poorly built and suffered with terrible rear brakes. Soon, buyers just steered well clear of the model.

1. Jeep Gladiator
   Ford Mustang II
2. Lincoln Capri
   Napco Chevy

Introduced during the fuel crisis of the '70s, the Mustang II was frowned upon for one thing - its powerplant options. No longer a gas guzzling V8 muscle car, the Mustang II now had either four or six-cylinder engines. Mustang aficionados were not impressed.

1. Plymouth Super Bird
   Pontiac Catalina
2. Rambler Rogue V8
   Chevrolet SSR

A pickup truck convertible. How did that work out for you, Chevy? Well, the SSR was only a model option between 2003 and 2006. It did not sell well and is considered a flop in their range.

1. Tesla Model S
   Buick Roadmaster
2. Chrysler Crossfire
   Cadillac Allanté

Built on the same platform as the Mercedes SLK roadster, the Crossfire was marketed from 2003 to 2009. In that time, only 52,000 were sold. FLOP!

1. AMC Gremlin
   Cadillac Sixty Special
2. Chevrolet Aveo
   Ford Focus

Voted by Time Magazine as one of the 50 Worst Cars of All Time, the Germlin was ugly. Essentially a shortened AMC Hornet, the Gremlin used vacuum-operated wipers, didn't have disk brakes or use radial tires. It wasn't very well received.

1. Chrysler Concorde
   Chevrolet Venture
2. Plymouth Prowler
   Ford Ranchero

With its retro looks, the Prowler from Plymouth was marketed as something different on the vehicle scene. Its performance didn't match its looks, however, with the Prowler only having a V6 engine with an automatic transmission. Let's just say the Prowler's story is not one of lasting success.

1. Oldsmobile Aurora
   Chrysler Airstream
2. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
   Ford Country Squire

Oldsmobile was already in financial difficulty by the time the Aurora hit the market. Although it initially did very well, a later redesign was not well received and the Aurora tanked.

1. Ford Escort
   Chevrolet Lumina APV
2. Hummer H3
   AMC Pacer

The Lumina was meant to be a stylish APV. Unfortunately, it was ugly and quickly received the nickname of the Dustbuster thanks to its similar shape to the cleaning device. Many also complained about the terrible driving position with the Lumina often making appearances on the Ugliest Cars of All Time lists.

1. Bricklin SV-1
   Ford Everest
2. Chevrolet Colorado
   Dodge Ram

The Bricklin SV-1 was the brainchild of Malcolm Bricklin. Simply put, there was never enough money to see the project off the ground properly, and although a few cars were made, they did not generate enough revenue for the project to continue.

1. Chevrolet El Camino
   International Scout II
2. Hummer H1
   Chrysler K-Car

Essentially a Chrysler K-Car with a Maserati badge and a few additions, this partnership was never going to work. Only 7,000 were shifted in three years between 1989 and 1991.

1. Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
   Briggs and Stratton Flyer
2. Chevrolet Tahoe
   Dodge 400

The Briggs and Stratton Flyer was essentially a wooden bench that moved. It had no protection for the driver from the elements and no shock absorbers. By 1920, however, cars had already evolved to a point of relative comfort and the Flyer just wasn't what the public was looking for.

1. Chevrolet Monte Carlo
   Lincoln Aviator
2. Jeep Renegade
   Stirling 800

Released in the United States between 1987 and 1991 by the Austin Rover Group, the Stirling 800 was based on the Rover 800 but proved to be so unreliable and poorly made that it was a massive flop. Rover never returned to America again after 1991.

1. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
   Oldsmobile Jetfire
2. Jeep Limited
   Chevrolet Kodiak

Introduced in 1962, the Jetfire from Oldsmobile used a sports water injection system. For this to work, owners had to top up their Turbo Rocket Fuel, essentially a mixture of water and alcohol. If they forgot, it affected the performance of the turbocharger and made the engine die. The Jetfire didn't last long.