Cars The Public Absolutely Hated
Cars The Public Absolutely Hated
Sometimes, cars become universally loved—or at least loved by the bulk of the American public. They even create positive legacies for the manufacturers—like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the Mazda Miata, or the 1964 Ford Mustang. But these cars were universally hated—some for good reason, some just didn't sit right with the muscle-hungry American public, and some were simply victims of bad marketing or poor timing when they were released. Does one of your old cars make this list of cars the public absolutely hated?
1949 Triumph Mayflower
First made in 1949 by British manufacturer Triumph, the Mayflower was certainly not forging a new frontier as its namesake did. Originally designed to allow Triumph to break into the American market, the design resembled a Rolls-Royce, but its proportions were all wrong, making it a very ugly-looking car. Its top speed was just 63 mph.
1954 Nash/Austin Metropolitan
This collaboration between Nash Motor Company of the US and Austin Motors in the UK was the "worst of both worlds" according to critics. A luxury car with a small frame and huge exterior design meant it was like driving a small boat. It was unreliable, had poor handling and poor performance—and was among the 20 worst cars ever made, according to Money Inc.
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1956 North American Renault Dauphine
Although the Renault Dauphine performed well in Europe, its North American version did not translate well. Its performance was so poor that ittook 32 seconds to go from 0-60 mph. At the time, one writer dubbed it "the worst piece of French engineering since the Maginot Line". Ouch.
1958 Ford Edsel
The Ford Edsel was named after Henry's Ford's son—no prizes for guessing what his name was. Unfortunately, it did not carry on the legacy in the way Ford would have hoped. It didn't contain enough new features for something marketed as a big upgrade to an entry-level Ford and ended up costing Ford between $250 and $300 million.
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