40 Discontinued Cars That Companies Never Should Have Trashed
Tastes change — and that’s just a fact of life. Products beloved by one generation come to seem ridiculous to the next, and that’s especially true when it comes to cars. Automobiles once considered to be the very best are pulled from the market for one reason or another by their manufacturers. But that’s not always the right choice. With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the best cars that simply shouldn’t have been trashed.
1. Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova’s history came in two phases: the first from 1968 to ’79, and the second from ’83 to ’85. During those earlier days, the Nova was a really popular vehicle and could be seen cruising around on the regular. The ’80s versions of the car, though, just weren’t as good. The car never recovered and was eventually pulled from production.
2. Ford Thunderbird
They just don’t make ’em like the Ford Thunderbird any more. But while we might think of the T-Bird as the car of the 20th century, it was actually still being produced at the start of the new millennium. The problem was that the versions produced during this more recent time period were widely hated.
3. 1958 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
Despite being extremely rare, the 1958 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder is a famous car. That probably has something to do with its prominent role in classic comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, starring Mathew Broderick. It might seem like a shame so few of these cars were ever made, but perhaps it adds to their mystique?
4. Lotus Esprit
Another star of the silver screen, the Lotus Espirit has shown up in a few different flicks, including The Spy Who Loved Me and Pretty Woman. Given these prominent roles, the car is something of an icon of ’70s and ’80s cinema. Surprisingly, though, it was actually still being produced until 2004.
