The classic car marketplace has changed a lot over the past few decades. With that being said, there are certain models that just don’t appeal to all drivers. This could be for a number of reasons from the car not being popular initially to the car lacking in one or multiple departments. There is a common misconception that all classic cars are simply muscle cars, but this is not the case.
There were other cars that were manufactured that are now considered “classics” in many circles. These cars might not have the broad appeal of a Camaro, but are still classics nonetheless. Many car models fade in and out of glory as of the automotive industry changes. Consumers in the classic car space are very picky buyers. If a vehicle isn’t trending in some type of way it probably isn’t going to be sold. Join us as we take a look at 35 classic cars that consumers will not buy via Car and Driver.
35: Pontiac Sunrunner
This one was the original Pontiac SUV. The Torrent often gets the credit as being the first sport utility vehicle to boast a Pontiac badge, but it was instead the Sunrunner sold exclusively in Canada. Based on the already stellar Geo Tracker, the Sunrunner featured an actual SUV design. This means that it had some decent chops off-road, enough to compete with Jeeps and more. Unfortunately, collectors haven’t been kind to the Sunrunner and the vehicle is seldom seen on auction blocks.
Classic off-road vehicles have been gaining more popularity as of late, and it begs the question of why buyers are avoiding the Sunrunner. With a fairly decent amount of upgrades, you can turn a common Sunrunner into a capable off-road vehicle. Because this one is designed with the same mechanicals as the Suzuki Samurai, you can’t go wrong with what it offers. The Sunrunner offers a capable bit of off-road design with a cheap-to-maintain design.