Pontiac, the iconic American car brand, has become a thing of the past. The line was discontinued as part of General Motors’ “survival plan” to overcome the company’s financial problems.
© Photo : JjronNo more Austin-Healey cars were made after 1971.

No more Austin-Healey cars were made after 1971.
© Flickr / Hugo90Edsel cars made in 1958-1960 are considered a major mistake in the auto industry, because the release of the model coincided with a global economic recession that saw car sales plummet.

Edsel cars made in 1958-1960 are considered a major mistake in the auto industry, because the release of the model coincided with a global economic recession that saw car sales plummet.
© Photo : Thomas doerferThe Bricklin SV-1, a Canadian sports car produced from 1974 to 1976. Drivers complained that its doors opened too slowly, among other flaws.

The Bricklin SV-1, a Canadian sports car produced from 1974 to 1976. Drivers complained that its doors opened too slowly, among other flaws.
© Photo : Robert SpinelloThe last Corvair Monza Convertible rolled off the production line in 1969 after a 10-year run.

The last Corvair Monza Convertible rolled off the production line in 1969 after a 10-year run.
© Photo : J ClearIn 1958, the Studebaker Corporation acquired Packard and decided to stop manufacturing cars made under that name. Photo: the 1958 Packard Hawk.

In 1958, the Studebaker Corporation acquired Packard and decided to stop manufacturing cars made under that name. Photo: the 1958 Packard Hawk.
© Flickr / The Pug FatherThe Nash Metropolitan, a compact in today’s lingo, was produced in 1953-1961. Initially, the car was sold only in the U.S. and Canada.

The Nash Metropolitan, a compact in today’s lingo, was produced in 1953-1961. Initially, the car was sold only in the U.S. and Canada.
© RIA Novosti . Руслан Кривобок / Go to the mediabankThe Hummer H3, the smallest of the Hummer models, was dubbed the Baby Hummer. It was manufactured from 2005 to 2009.

The Hummer H3, the smallest of the Hummer models, was dubbed the Baby Hummer. It was manufactured from 2005 to 2009.