10 Awful Car Names

AMC Gremlin

Give that the dictionary definition of a gremlin is a mythical sprite given to cause inexplicable problems with machinery.

Chevrolet Citation

Route 66. Blue lights in the mirror. A squawk of siren. You pull over to the side of the highway. A pair of Aviators approaches.

De Soto Firedome

Anyway, the Firedome was produced by De Soto from 1952 to 1959, firstly as the brand’s most expensive model, then as its cheapest, and finally as its mid-range model.

Dodge Dart Swinger

The Dodge Dart was produced over four generations between 1960 and 1976, but it wasn’t until the fourth generation.

Ford Escort

The small saloon and estate aimed at buyers who wanted cheap but enjoyable daily transport, it chose Escort.

Ford Probe

After the demise of the Ford Capri, Ford had no cool coupe in its line-up, so it got together with Mazda in the late-1980s, and they developed a sleek, modern-looking two-door.

Hillman Minx

A 39-year lifespan is pretty good for any vehicle name, especially one with such bold connotations.

King Midget

Opposites attract, so they say, hence the curious juxtaposition of the names ‘King’ and ‘Midget’.

Plymouth Duster

If you imagine that a Ford Capri is a Ford Cortina in sporty attire, then the Plymouth Duster is a Plymouth Valiant in trainers and a shell suit.

Škoda Estelle

The Škoda Estelle could have been so different. Back in the early 1970s, Škoda wanted to design a modern front-engined.

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