AMC Pacer
The AMC Pacer is a car that was equally loved and hated but it can’t be denied that it is both legendary and recognizable. It was AMC’s effort to produce a compact car, but it turned out to be less compact than its competitors and had numerous flaws. For the Boomer generation, this was the compact car. That was true even though it wasn’t small or economical (via Hagerty).
After the success of the Gremlin, the Pacer was conceived to be bigger and more advanced. But unfortunately, its design was repelling. The large glass areas were practical but also looked like a bubble. The front end was far from beautiful, and the silhouette was egg-shaped. This was strange and unheard of at the time. Some retro cars are remembered fondly. But overall, the Pacer did not age gracefully.