1971 Ford Pinto
The Pinto itself was one of the most controversial cars Ford ever sold. It was the first car that almost bankrupted Ford Motor Company from lawsuits. The dangerous design of the Pinto led to explosions when the car was hit from the back. The danger of the Pinto was documented throughout the automotive world. The Pinto ended up being one of the biggest debacles the Ford Motor Company ever faced and almost put the company out of business (via Tort Museum).
Ironically enough, the Pinto became a sort of collector’s item in recent years as it’s not difficult to do a Coyote swap on the car. The look and feel of the Pinto make it a rare classic car that can be styled well. Unfortunately, we still wouldn’t touch this car with a 10-foot pole because of its reputation.