The 20 Worst Cars Of All Time

There are bad cars, and then there are legendary disasters on wheels — the ones that make even the most forgiving car enthusiast shudder. From failed engineering experiments to aesthetic atrocities, here is the definitive list of the 20 worst cars ever made. If you’re wondering which automotive catastrophes to steer clear of, you’ve come to the right place.

1. Bricklin SV-1—Safety First, Everything Else Last

Marketed as a “safety vehicle,” the Bricklin SV-1 was a Canadian-American oddity. While its gull-wing doors looked futuristic, they were heavy, hydraulically powered nightmares. Constant mechanical failures, combined with its gutless AMC engine and questionable build quality, made this a vehicle that promised much and delivered little.