8: Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet has released many unique cars over the years but it was the El Camino that took things to the next level. Originally released to compete with the Ford Ranchero, the El Camino took everything good about a truck and combined it with a car. The concept was unique, and something that automakers domestically still haven’t adapted. This sport of sport truck had a functional truck bed, but was limited to a single cab configuration (via Car & Driver).
Still, if you needed something comfortable to go to the hardware store, the El Camino was a perfect vehicle. It wasn’t as rough or as heavy as the pickup trucks were at the time and the design was stylish. There was even an “SS” model, which shared its platform with the Chevelle and has become quite the collector’s item.