The rebirthed Acura Integra was so over hyped that many didn't realize how good of a basic car it, aside from all the expectations and the segment's competition.
Independent automakers like Auburn, Chandler, Franklin, Oakland, Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Studebaker, Graham-Paige, Hupp Motor Car, and dozens of others dotted the American landscape. But Big Three price wars killed them off.
Before performance SUVs were everywhere, brands were taking boring family cars and adding a performance version to grab attention. Here a four of the weirdest examples we found.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has a legendary reputation for being a versatile sports car. With ample rear-seat and cargo space and performance engineering, it might be the best family-friendly sports car available today.