Some cars are of great popularity, a lot of people want to own them, to drive them, to buy them and to economize their money in order to be able to buy them. These cars are expensive, gorgeous, and famous and they show the status of their owner. But there are another cars, which are infamous, gaudy and lack of public attention, here they are: 
Bugatti Royale.
There was an idea to create the most expensive car in the world. Bugatti Royale was called to make this dream come true. But, it was a giant fiasco, during five years only six Bugatties found their owners. Unfortunately and unexpectedly they were unpopular. Two of Royales now can be found in the Musee National de l’Automobile de Mulhouse, in France.
Chevrolet Corsair.
According to its technical characteristics, these cars was destined to became a road star! The most powerful and the speediest car of the epoch! Suddenly, everything turned upside down, because of a Ralph Nader’s notorious book, named “Unsafe at Any Speed”. It is no mater, to menion, that Chevroet Corsair was the main theme in this widely spread book! Corsair had no chances! 
Ford Edsel.
This car was named after Henry’s son - Edsel, and its main aim was to take Ford out of the post-war crisis. But, the American public was a tough nut to crack. They didn’t like it at all; they can’t stand the Edsel’s peculiar features and striking insecurity. Selling of this car turned into a giant fiasco and it tool two years for Ford to became the worthiest sellers of that time.
EV-1.
When in 1996 General Motors started the manufacturing of the EV-1 - the first electric car, they supposed to surprise the customers. As a practice showed, they did, but, unfortunately there were a lot of difficulties while buying a car and than driving it. So, this project failed to succeed. 
Jaguar 3.4.
The roads along the A3 near Guildford were wet and unreliable, Mike Hawthorn has just became a F1 World Champion, he was driving his tuned Jaguar 3.4. While drive he noticed his encounter - racer Rob Walker in Mercedes 300SL, they began racing. Hawthorn’s car went into the roadside, the driver didn’t survive.
Mercedes-Benz 770K.
Adolf Hitler was found of cars, he can’t drive himself, but as far as it was possible, he used to move on wheels. His favorite was Mercedes-Benz 770K – a super car of its time. He lost his life together with it after the war. 
Lincoln Continental convertible.
John F Kennedy was keen on traveling in the presidential Lincoln Continental convertible. He liked this car but it didn’t save his life. JFK was assassinated with a shot made by Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas (November 22 1963). Since that no President was traveling in a convertible car. Nowadays, this car can be found at the Henry Ford museum (Michigan).
Mazda RX-8.
Do you have an image of Mazda RX-8 in your memory? This car was considered to be ahead of time, as to its technical characteristics and brand-new appearance. Unfortunately, it was of great insecurity and had no popularity in masses. 
Mini.
Imagine, dark night in London 1983, 26-year-old film editor Stephen Waldorf was in his Mini Car. Policemen were driving along this car and decided that a dangerous armed criminal was inside, he made 14 gunshots. Thanks to the God, Stephen stayed alive. Policeman wanted to kill him, but he was lack of bullets. The editor survived and was later given 150,000 pound sterlings.
Porsche Turbo.
Porsches are among the most popular people killers. No doubts, they are expensive, gorgeous but ill-fated. It seems, they can stand any leader, or a person who will be in charge of this car!
Have you ever owned one of these cars? Or did you want to?
10 most unpopular cars
i believe you meant to say chevrolet corvair (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvair). nader’s book was about the chevrolet corvair.
that is, unless you were speaking of the edsel corsiar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel_Corsair), but, was not included in nader’s book.
Thank you for your remark, Jacob! I like cars, and I always try my best to find out more about them! Of course, I meant Chevrolet Corvair! While reading about cars my head went round because of their stylish look! Thank you very much again! Next time I will try to be more attentive!
Chinas Top 10 Most Unpopular Cars…
Every one of us has his/her own tastes when it comes to choosing vehicles. I either have a bad taste or a good taste in the eyes and opinion of some people. But either way, some cars are obviously underrated and some are admired. It depends its you…
I think, each manufacturer while constructing a new model of car, investing money and time into its development doesn’t want it to fail. But sometimes, some strange things happen and a car, supposed to be popular and top-selling - loses! It is terrible and unfair, but you can do nothing about it.
I don’t think your list is of the 10 most unpopular cars, but you are entitled to your opinion. For example, in another article you talk about how much Madonna loves her Mini. America is in love with that car, too. Most (definitely not all) of the cars you mention are quite collectible. Perhaps you are referring to the 10 most tragic events associated with cars, or something like that. I’m not sure.
Chevrolet Corvair (not corsair). It had no safety features keeping up with the American market. This trend toward safety also affected the Jaguar XK-E by eliminating the beautiful chrome bumpers in exchange for bulky and ugly black rubber bumpers in order to keep it imported to the U.S.
The EV-1 looked like a good fuel alternative considering the price of gas immediately shot up from 32 cents to 78 cents a gallon overnight. But, the EV-1 only moved 28 MPH, and ran about 30 miles before needing 14 hours to recharge. That wouldn’t qualify it for a daily driver, and Americans usually pull out their speed cars for the weekends, so the EV-1 was doomed from the beginning.
Adolph hitler committed suicide in the living room of his hideout ‘Eagle’s Nest.’ His hidden Mercedes was discovered about 30 years later in the garage of one of the homes of his lover, Eva Braun.
As for “no President traveling in a convertible car” since the J. F. Kennedy assasination… Jimmy Carter got completely out of his Limousine, and walked down the middle of the street waving to the crowd. He openly walked (miles) all the way to the White House, while holding his wife’s hand and waving to the crowd. Gerald Ford’s son, Jack drove an open Jeep, and President Ford had been seen several times riding in it while he was still President. Bill Clinton openly drove his 1965 red convertible Ford Mustang during a parade in Arkansas while still President. I think what you mean is that No Presidential Limousine has been open-topped since the Kennedy assassination. But then, Lincoln hasn’t made a convertible limo since that time, either.
Rx-8 Agreed.
Mini, one of 10 most unpopular cars? Tell that to Madonna as well as the American buying public which are responsible for most Mini sales worldwide.
“Porsches are among the most popular people killers.” Yikes!
Hello, Mykol! Actually, I am only 16 years old and don’t posses such profound knowledge in this topic as you does. I must just trying to choose a car for myself. While searching, I fund out a very interesting information about cars and decided to share it with my readers, guests and friends… And about Mini, Madonna is not the only one person in America. About the title, I mean cars, which survived sometimes unexpected and unpleasant moments in their lives. But, there are people who do not care about such moments anymore and just like these cars. Nevertheless, thank you for useful information and exhaustive additions.
Katherine:
You astound me! You are 16 years old?
Honestly, I owe you a big apology, because I know how I must have sounded to you after reading all of my comments from your articles.
First of all, 16 or not, I enjoy your website tremendously. I thought it was a professional website made by an automobile magazine (honestly).
The reason I went to your website, is because I am thinking of buying a Ferrari for investment. It is a very risky decision for me, and I wanted to research Ferrari’s as an investment (rather than just collectibility). Your article, “Ferrari: Investment or Insane?” was excellent! It was such a good article that I printed it out and shared it at work with co-workers who agreed with everything you said. I am going to share it with a Ferrari Service Owner soon. It captured my feelings about the car, and informed me of the significant colors and reasoning behind Ferrari’s symbol.
Anyway, keep up the great work because you have talent beyond your years here (far more than I have).
You handled my comments well, so I applaud you for infoming me of my own ignorance.
Your website is great. As a car lover, I enjoyed it very much.
(C’mon…You can’t possibly be able to have done all of this at only 16!)
Again, sorry!
Mykol
Hello, Mykol! Thank you for your understanding! I just like, love and adore cars, I try my best to know everything about them and to be able to cope with my own (when I will have one)! Thank you for your warm reply and admiration. Visit my site as often as you like, I will try not to disappoint you and to make excellent car-reviews! P.S. Special thanks about Ferrari-article, you touched my heart.
And about Ferrari, if really buy one, please, share your impressions with me! Thanks in advance! I am looking forward to your comments and impressions! Good luck! See you!
It’s a deal! I just have to finish negotiating, and sell one of my BMW’s to make room in the garage.
Oh, Mykol! I am so glad that you will have one of the most beautiful and expensive cars in the world! If it possible, please, send me some photos of you and your new car! Thanks in advance!
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