13. 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER
The 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER was a marvel of efficiency, delivering over 50 miles per gallon long before fuel-sipping cars became mainstream.
Its tiny size and minimalist approach anticipated today’s eco-friendly hybrids and microcars.
However, American drivers in the late 1980s weren’t quite ready to embrace such radical simplicity.
As Autoblog notes, the Sprint ER was a visionary city car that arrived too soon for its own good.