The Dodge Omni
Chrysler was under bankruptcy protection in 1977 but when it released the Omni, the tiny hatchback’s sales almost single-handedly brought the company back. However, that doesn’t mean it was a good car. It received a “Not Acceptable” rating from Consumer Reports, which cited that the Omni was difficult to maneuver. Time magazine also found similar faults, and Chrysler responded with tweaks to the car. Despite all their issues, Omnis were still snatched up like crazy. From 1977 until 1990, Chrysler produced nearly three million units.
The Dodge Omni
The 1968 AMC Ambassador
AMC’s 1968 Ambassador was the first American car that offered air conditioning as one of its standard features. The sedan was expected to be a big hit, so the company built lots of them in order to meet the demand upon release. Unfortunately, this model of the Ambassador had poor engineering and was one of AMC’s first cars to receive a rating of “Not Acceptable” from Consumer Reports. This complete failure actually crippled the reputation of AMC as an independent automaker. In 1988, Chrysler bought out the company.
The 1968 AMC Ambassador
