9. Trabant (1957 – 1990)
Parent: VEB Sachsenring
Negatives: Poor fuel economy, heavy exhaust and production shortages
Reason it’s on the list: It’s often cited an example of centralized planning, or communism, just not working.
[photo credit: VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau]
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