18 Cars That Became Icons Despite Being Commercial Failures

A catalog of visually striking automobiles that flopped in sales or reception but later achieved legendary status through culture, motorsport, or cult followings. 1. DeLorean DMC-12 2. Saab 900 Turbo (1990s) 3. Maserati Biturbo 4. AMC Gremlin 5. Ford GT90 Concept 6. Pontiac Aztek 7. BMW Z8 (1999‑2003) 8. Lamborghini Countach (early models) 9. Toyota 2000GT 10. Jaguar XJ220 (1992‑1994) 11. Citroën SM 12. Renault Alpine A110 (1970s) 13. Chrysler Turbine Car 14. Vector W8 15. Suzuki X‑90 16. Bugatti EB110 17. Mercedes‑Benz SLR McLaren 18. TVR Cerbera All footage sourced from Wikimedia Commons under free-use licenses.