5 Biggest Auto Flops

Not every vehicle races to popularity like Ford‘s (NYSE:F) F-150. Some cars are created with high-hopes only to tank in terms of sales. Forbes recently consulted with several auto-industry experts to compile a list of 10 legendary car flops. Here’s a look of five.

GM EV1

Maker: General Motors (NYSE:GM)
Production Run: 1996 – 1999
Number Leased: 1,100
Flop Highlights: Expensive; unreliable

Lincoln Blackwood

Maker: Ford/Lincoln
Production Run: 2002 (in U.S.)
Number Sold: 3,300
Flop Highlights: Impracticable carpeted truck bed

Pontiac Aztek

Maker: General Motors
Production Run: 2001 – 2005
Number Sold: 108,500
Flop Highlights: Ugly; low sales

Pontiac Fiero

Maker: General Motors
Production Run: 1984 – 1988
Number Sold: 370,000
Flop Highlights: Engine problems; poor suspension

Ford Edsel

Maker: Ford
Production Run: 1958 – 1960
Number Sold: 84,000
Flop Highlights: Over-the-top styling; low sales

You can visit Forbes.com to check out the full list of 10 Legendary Car Flops.