There was a time when these brands felt as permanent as Ford and Chevrolet. Fast-forward decades and it's a different story. Mention some of these names to someone born after 2000 and don't be surprised if they think you're talking about an old appliance company instead of a car.
Every car enthusiast knows someone who's said, "Buy one now. You'll thank me in twenty years." Sometimes they're absolutely right. Other times...they're spectacularly wrong.
For every 1950s automotive legend, there were dozens of other cars that quietly disappeared into history. Let's see how many of these forgotten 50s cars you actually remember. Be honest...do you think you can name more than five?
Driving used to involve all sorts of little tricks, gadgets, and routines that have completely disappeared. Some were genuinely useful. Others were a huge pain. Either way, do you remember any of these?.
There was a time when "check engine" didn't automatically mean "schedule an appointment." Plenty of American cars could be diagnosed with your ears, fixed with a basic toolbox, and back on the road before dinner.
Some of the cars on this list were mocked from the moment they arrived. Others were simply misunderstood. Either way, we think the experts owe them an apology.
Tim Allen buys cars because he's a car guy. That's why his collection is a lot more interesting than the typical celebrity garage. Some of these vehicles are rare. Some are downright weird. A few are essentially one-of-one pieces of automotive history. These are the rarest cars Tim Allen has managed to park in his collection over the years.
The 80s gave us some legendary cars. But for every icon, there were dozens of cars that even people who lived through the decade barely remember them. Some were weird. Some were actually pretty good. Some sold pretty well and some didn’t.
