Here's a look at the history of econobox models in the auto industry, where the name came from, its vehicle attributes, and modern examples to choose from.
The Lincoln Continental went out of production a few years ago, but that doesn't mean luxury car buyers can't get a used example to compete with other large posh sedans.
The Jaguar XK and XKR from the X150 generation may have lived in Aston Martin's shadow, but the Ian Callum-designed GT cars are worthy continent-crushers.
The Honda CR-X is a great platform for building a race car due to its light weight and platform compatibility. If you're looking for a good place to start, this CR-X shell up for auction on Bring A Trailer could be a good option.