We've compiled a list of some of the worst cars of the 20th century. Find out if one of your former automobiles made the list at HowStuffWorks.

Some of these cars were popular on the marketplace or were critically praised at their launch, but have earned a negative retroactive reception, while others are not considered to be intrinsically "bad", but …

Jul 21, 2021 · We looked at 40 cars that will go down in automotive history as some of the worst cars ever marketed and sold to the public.

Apr 25, 2017 · TIME Magazine and Pulitzer-Prize Winning automotive critic Dan Neil run down the 50 worst cars ever produced.

Feb 24, 2025 · From safety hazards that sparked federal investigations to luxury cars that bankrupted their manufacturers, the worst car models in history share common threads of poor execution and …

Aug 5, 2025 · From the Garage to the Graveyard: The Worst Cars That Were Ever Made From cylinder deactivation disasters to rollover specialists, these automotive failures taught America expensive …

Jun 23, 2022 · Britain's National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, southern England, this week opened an exhibition that brings together the worst and the best cars of the past 100 years.

Here’s a short history of 10 cars that are widely considered to be some of the 20th century’s worst models ever made.

Jul 12, 2024 · Here is a list of the 15 worst cars ever made, ranked from bad to absolute worst. These models are infamous for their lackluster design, poor performance, and safety issues.

May 24, 2025 · From questionable engineering to poor build quality, these cars have earned their spot in the annals of infamy. As we delve into the list of the bottom 30 cars, ranked by automotive experts, …