What's Your Favorite Version of an Terrible Car?

"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4) 11/22/2013 at 13:19 • Filed to: None

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I think we can all agree that the GM J-Body was not a very good car. However, there is one version that could qualify as a good car: the Z24.

Particularly, the 1988-90 Z24. It looked really good (for a Cavalier), especially in two tone Medium Blue Metallic/Medium Gray Metallic paint. I seem to be the only one that likes the stock wheels, however. The 2.8L V6 gave it some performance, enough to keep up with V6 Camaros of the day. It sounded pretty good, too.

My aunt had one for ~18 years, and it never skipped a beat. I have fond memories of it, even though it is just a special Cavalier.

What is your favorite version of a terrible car?

505Turbeaux > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:22

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keeping it on the shitty chevy tip

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/seen-on-the-ro…

njp1589 > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:28

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TheJWT > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:29

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Lots of good bad cars to choose from...

Dodge Spirit RT

Suzuki Swift GTI

Vauxhall Chevette HS

MG Metro 6R4

I'd gladly drive any of them

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:33

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The Lada Niva has some Fiat 124 DNA, and while the terribleness of a Fiat 124 is subject to some opinion, I love these things.

Milky > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:35

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I genuinely dislike this version of the 'stang, but hot damn does the bullitt version looks good.

Josh Welton > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:36

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dude, there was a guy on the Hot Rod Power Tour that had not one, but TWO Z24s immaculately restored on the Tour. One was his, one was...his parents.

Josh Welton > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:37

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Bonhomme7h > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:41

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This is the 1978 Ford LTD II. Horrible in any possible way.

On the other hand, if you are handy with a jigsaw, look at what fabulous beast you can create in an evening :

http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=7302…

glassman222 > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:48

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Who needs sway bars anyway > Bonhomme7h 11/22/2013 at 13:48

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You didn't need a jigsaw to create that masterpiece, you could buy that from the factory and they can be found repetitively plentifully on craigslist too. its a 1978 ford Ranchero

Forgetful > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:49

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Not my favourite, but the favourite of snarky Jalopnik commenters who know the car you just bought could have been a V6 Mustang.

But, really, with the new IRS Fusion Coupe coming down the pipe, this pig-in-lipstick is the best version of a tired platform.

Who needs sway bars anyway > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 13:49

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The Ford pinto Cruising wagon, I could pick up so many foxy ladies in the bad Larry!

Bonhomme7h > Who needs sway bars anyway 11/22/2013 at 14:57

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I am an excellent deadpan ;)

Bonhomme7h > Boxer_4 11/22/2013 at 15:05

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Another contender: The AMC Spirit AMX. Fender flare, louvers, spoiler, decals everywhere, anemic V8, this car got it all!

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013…

ozkar0rtiz > Boxer_4 11/23/2013 at 15:07

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pfftballer > Boxer_4 11/26/2013 at 12:28

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Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6

Also don't forget the Neon ACR.