Photo Credit: Chrysler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe minivan market was originated by Chrysler, and the Plymouth Voyager was one of the first models. While the Voyager was immensely popular during the ’90s, the minivan has since fallen out of favor. Meanwhile, Chrysler has moved onto crossovers as the rest of the automotive industry has followed suit with that move as well. The Voyager will live on as one of the most iconic cars of the automotive revolution, and the ’90s model was special for several reasons.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n49: Pontiac LeMans GSE<\/h2>\n You might not realize it, but there was a time when Pontiac sold a hatchback that was built by Korean automaker Daewoo. The LeMans GSE was popular for a short period, partly due to the affordable price tag and attractive styling. But what happened soon after that was a consumer backlash over inferior build quality. These cars would routinely spend time in the shop even when they were fresh off the showroom floor. Dials would fall off of the controls and the interior would deteriorate at a rapid pace.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNot the experience that you wanted in a brand new car, and as such the LeMans was shuttered quite rapidly. You can still find these cars on the road, but they are few and far between. Generally, the only people who enjoyed the LeMans were the elderly. The car just didn’t have the quality nor staying power to remain a part of the Pontiac lineup. Interestingly enough Pontiac would go on to offer a subcompact car in America decades later, again based on a Daewoo.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n48: Sunbird GT<\/h2>\n The GM J Body platform saw a lot of changes over three decades, and Pontiac was a part of this. At one point every GM brand had a car that was based on the J Body, even Cadillac as scary as that sounds. The original Sunbird GT was not a bad car by any stretch of the word, and a lot of the styling was better received than the Cavalier. But Pontiac had a problem with quality in the long run that made the Sunbird fall out of favor. Toyota was coming on strong with the Corolla as was Honda with the Civic.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAs time went on, the GM J Body cars were increasingly simplistic and lacking in features. The Sunbird GT was a great entry point for buyers who needed something affordable. But as time went on the cars were less innovative and this leads to a decline in quality. Nevertheless, the Sunbird GT was at one point one of the most popular cars in the GM lineup. The Pontiac badge and the signature styling made it stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n47: Pontiac 6000 S\/E<\/h2>\n Pontiac had many cars during the ’90s and one of the most popular was the 6000 S\/E. The sedan was positioned at the top of the Pontiac line. Although the Grand Prix and Bonneville were also available at the time, the 6000 S\/E was marketed toward a different crowd. Much of the styling cues can be attributed to the later Grand Prix models, which shared a lot of the design inspiration. The interior was massively comfortable and the standard V6 was more than sufficient enough for most drivers.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNevertheless, the Pontiac 6000 S\/E was later discontinued by GM as the company continued to shrink the Pontiac line. Few cars have managed to make the initial impressions that the 6000 S\/E did, but it just wasn’t enough to catch on with buyers. Especially as automakers moved away from futuristic naming and extreme styling. At the time the 6000 S\/E was controversial and comfortable all in one mix.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n46: Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport<\/h2>\n Few cars have been as iconic and as forgotten as the Chevy Celebrity was. For a short period, this sedan was one of the best-selling cars in America. The affordable price tag and semi-decent reliability made the car a hit with fleet customers and retail buyers alike. But as with any bread and butter design, the Celebrity Eurosport was a car that drivers would forget quickly. These cars were prone to rusting and if that wasn’t bad enough, the engines couldn’t last over 200,000 miles.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYou’ll still see these cars on the road from time to time with elderly customers, but that’s about it. The vast majority of the Celebrity Eurosport models have been rusted out and are resting in salvage yards around the midwest. The boxy design of the Celebrity was becoming dated even at the time that it was brand new, but now the car is dated when you see it on the roadways. For the most part, these early ’90s Chevies have been all but forgotten in the last decade.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n45: Oldsmobile Aurora<\/h2>\n General Motors was on a design spree during the late 1980ss and early ’90s, and while some of these cars stuck, others faded into oblivion. The Oldsmobile Aurora was one such car that was revolutionary at the time. With a forward-thinking design, the Aurora was by far one of the most beautiful luxury sedans on the road. But then you had the doubters who thought that Oldsmobile was past its prime. With a beautiful exterior styling and a powerful Northstar V8, the Aurora was every bit the performance sedan that you’d want.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough these sedans never failed to catch on with the general public, they did garner a cult following of solid enthusiasts. The second generation of the Aurora was not as special as the original cars were by any means. While most have forgotten the Oldsmobile Aurora nowadays, back in the early ’90s, this was a groundbreaking car in every sense of the word. With a solid V8 engine and an extraordinary amount of style, the Aurora was a car that would make you look twice.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n44: Oldsmobile Silhouette<\/h2>\n The GM dustbuster vans were not appealing by any stretch of the imagination, the elongated styling and lackluster performance just didn’t add up. Nevertheless, the company was attempting to innovate and the Silhouette was the companies first try. This was one of the first luxury minivans to hit the market, and at the time it was revolutionary. The minivan was more popular than ever but at the time Oldsmobile was not at the forefront of buyers’ minds. No automaker had tried to market a luxury-oriented minivan before, so this was a new concept.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThat’s not to say that the Silhouette was uncomfortable, because it did feel right at home for most buyers. The interior was plenty spacious and there was a lot of cargo room to go around, but for the most part, the van was scorned for its radial exterior design. The “dustbuster,” as it was called by most of the automotive media, is not fondly remembered these days. GM continued to make attempts at a luxury minivan later on as well with the ill-fated Buick Terraza.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Saturn Forum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n43: Saturn SL2<\/h2>\n The compact cars of the early 1990s are some of the most memorable to most millennials in one sense or another. We’ve all either ridden in one or had a parent that owned one of these well-known cars. Saturn was a brand that was particularly successful for a brand new offering with the sales far exceeding the expectations of General Motors. On top of that, the S-Series was made of a dent-resistant material, which was the first of its kind for a car. Sadly, as time went on these Saturns to relegated to rental car fleets and eventually forgotten.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Saturn Forum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBy the end of the new millennium, the Saturn brand was nothing more than rebadged models of other GM cars. The originality was gone and most of the original fans of the brand had long since moved on. Nowadays you’ll see an original Saturn from time to time, but the cars have mostly died off. The reliability was never a strong point and with no dealer network left most of the warranties and servicing have dried up.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n42: Volkswagen Fox<\/h2>\n When the ’90s rolled around, the Volkswagen company was in a state of a brand identity crisis in the US. Gone were the early days of the popular and iconic Beetle, and the cars had become stale and dated. There was no originality in the Volkswagen line, and as such the cars were lacking that special sauce of the earlier models. The Fox is a car that most of us have long forgotten and with its squared body and lack of features, it’s no wonder. The 1993 Fox didn’t even come with a standard radio.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: VW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut with a base price of $5700, it was one of the most affordable cars you could get. Sadly, this wasn’t enough to propel the little Volkswagen model into stardom. Instead, it created a lack of interest in the brand and eventually almost bankrupting the company. Volkswagen had to reinvent itself with the current models that we find today, and the New Beetle was one of the first new revolutionary cars for the brand.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Rakhkr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n41: Volkswagen Cabrio<\/h2>\n Affectionately dubbed the “chick car,” the Cabrio was at one point one of the most popular convertibles on the road. But after the 1990s and the fact that most of these cars are off of the road now, the love has depleted. The Cabrio was the trouble-free convertible model that was sold by VW until 2005. The interior of the Cabrio was a carbon copy of the Golf, and this was both good and bad. As more convertibles entered the market, the Cabrio was often overshadowed and VW didn’t do very much to incite interest in the car.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Rakhar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough the Cabrio was massively popular during the 1990s for the most part these cars have been long since forgotten. The cutesy little convertibles of the nineties were an interesting part of the automotive market but buyers have since moved on. Few cars stand out like the Cabrio as a failed piece of automotive history, and nowadays you seldom see one on the road anymore.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Dodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n40: Dodge Caravan<\/h2>\n There was a time where the minivan was the most popular car on the road. This was before the crossover wave and the SUV boom. The Dodge Caravan was the car-based people hauler that turned Chrysler’s fortunes around. This car was at the peak of popularity during the nineties as Chrysler rolled out a revised model with innovative features such as dual sliding passenger doors. Sadly, as the turn of the century arrived, consumers had fallen out of favor with the Dodge Caravan, and now the crossover has taken its place.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt’s hard to pinpoint one specific thing that caused the consumer shift other than a changing appetite in vehicles. The minivan didn’t evolve much over the years and this could be one reason for the stark contrast in new buyers. There is also a far more serious competition for the Caravan than there was during the nineties. Honda and Toyota both have compelling offerings.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n39: Honda Accord (1989-1993)<\/h2>\n The Honda Accord hit its stride during the start of the nineties. The popular name was more modern and more refined than ever before. Honda began to break sales records with the Accord and this caused an upstir with domestic automakers. The Accord was sleek and comfortable with more than enough power to compensate for the size increase. To this day the Accord has remained a top seller for the company in the passenger car segment. Ford and GM have both dropped out of the passenger car market due to the success of the Accord.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis specific generation of the Accord was the best-selling car in America from 1990-1992. The Accord has a lot to offer families in terms of value and safety. This is why the car skyrocketed after the mainstream redesign and has remained a fixture of the automotive industry. Anyone who was around in the nineties knows this Accord body style.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n38: Nissan NX2000<\/h2>\n Few compact cars were as polarizing as the Nissan NX2000 was during its heyday. The carmaker was branching out in a new direction and the NX2000 was at the forefront. The car was a unique blend of styling and design, coupled with enough passion to gain a loyal following. The performance of the car was spunky and very similar to the Sentra SE-R it was based on. The sales of the NX2000 were not enough to justify the car and Nissan axed it prematurely.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut for sheer 1990s design, the NX2000 is something special. Initial buyers were taken aback by the beautiful exterior styling and the interesting features. The NX2000 had removable T-Tops and hatchback design, the car was practical and fun to drive at the same time. You can still find these cars in excellent condition and the replacement parts are dirt cheap.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n37: 1990 Audi V8 Quattro<\/h2>\n Audi has always been a carmaker that grows on you and gets better with age like a fine wine. The V8 Quattro was a car just like that and an interesting blend of German quality and durability. The sedan was designed like a steel slab, with a sturdy design that focused on ride quality and performance. Audis are not your average car, they are designed for driving pleasure and you can see the Porsche influence in this sedan. The interior was high quality with real wood accents and leather seating.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Audi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNaturally, there was the abundance of luxury features that you’d expect from a car in this price range. The Audi brand around this period was focused on quality and the driving experience. Few sedans are as underrated as the Audi V8 Quattro was, but for what you get, this is the “it” performance car of the nineties.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Stanced Nation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n36: Infiniti M30<\/h2>\n The original Infiniti model was far more unique then you’d think. See Nissan didn’t have the preparation or design that rival Lexus brought to the table, so the company instead focused on driving passion. The M30 was an attractive car with a rich interior and just the right amount of power. The brand had to differentiate itself from Lexus and Acura and this car did just that. Although the M30 didn’t become the sales success that the company had hoped for, the car was deinitely worth investing in.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you’re an old school Datsun or Nissan enthusiast you’ll appreciate the stellar build quality that the M30 brought to the table. The honest driving characteristics made the car a pleasure to drive and own, and the reliability isn’t half bad either. You are bound to get a few stares in this unique-looking piece of automotive history.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n35: Mercury Capri<\/h2>\n Enthusiasts don’t realize that the Mercury brand had quite a few unique models during the nineties. The Capri was the last convertible to ever bare a Mercury badge. The car had a spunky style that didn’t look like anything else in the lineup. Ford used an international design to create the car which was originally intended for the Merkur brand. The Capri was fun to drive with a fair level of tuning that went into the suspension. Because the sales were not as expected the car is fairly rare and you will find these models very seldom on the open market.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFew cars are as rare as the Mercury Capri during this era. The consumer appetite for convertibles was waning and the Capri was a last-ditch effort. Unfortunately, there was increased competition in the marketplace during this time for cheap convertibles such as the Geo Metro and the Chevy Cavalier.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n34: Infiniti J30<\/h2>\n Somewhere along the line, the Infiniti brand lost that original “magic” that made their cars unique. The J30 was a unique luxury sedan that was based on the Nissan Leopard from overseas. The car was a sleek and well-designed example of what a Japanese luxury car should be. The J30 got a lot of criticism from the automotive community for lackluster handling and whatnot. But the car performs better than expected and as time went on, the model was refined.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Stanced Nation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough the J30 didn’t have a V8 powerplant or a lot of the features that rival luxury sedans had around this period, the car still had a lot of class. Infiniti put a lot of design effort into a car that was otherwise forgotten about. These cars when found in good condition are the hidden gems of nineties Nissan design.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n33: Dodge Intrepid<\/h2>\n Although you might not realize it, the Dodge Intrepid was one of the most influential cars of the nineties. The Intrepid went away from the squared design of the eighties and onto a modern design that was “cab-forward”. Cars to this day utilize the same aerodynamic design that the Intrepid innovated at the time. The Intrepid was improved throughout the nineties and the final car was quite a fine piece of automotive engineering. There is the very rare R\/T version of the car and the Intrepid also had a stable run on the NASCAR circuit.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere were some design mistakes with the Intrepid such as the dreaded 2.7L V6 engine, which is highly regarded as the worst engine Chrysler ever made. But aside from that, the Dodge Intrepid was a well-built piece of automotive history. You can’t go wrong with the forward-thinking design and smooth-riding V6 power.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Zomb Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n32: Suzuki X-90<\/h2>\n You’ve got to give Suzuki credit. The automaker was giving it all it had during the nineties. The X-90, the Esteem, and even the Swift were moving into modern designs. This model was never a sales success, but when you see one, you know it is unique. The X-90 was based on the same platform as the Sidekick\/Tracker, and it possessed some steady off-road chops. The problem with the thing was that it was only a two-seater. The design was also polarizing to certain demographics and thus, never sold well.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Zomb Auto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWith the rise of crossover vehicles today the Suzuki X-90 would probably be a hit. It seems that this was just the right car at the wrong time. The values on the X-90 have been going up because of the car obscurity, and if you can find one in the original condition the X-90 can be a real gem.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Autoweek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n31: Qvale Mangusta<\/h2>\n What happens when you send a Mustang to boarding school over in Italy? Well, you get the Qvale Mangusta. This rare sports car was only manufactured for a few years, and after that went away. The car was based on the Ford Mustang and it shared most of its components with the Mustang. Take one look at the interior and you’ll see right away that the Mustang influenced this sports car heavily. The Qvale Mangusta had a Ford-derived V8 engine as well which gave the lightweight design some serious horsepower.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Qvale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSports car junkies might remember the Mangusta for its polarizing design but the car never sold well. The price was much too high and there were much better competitors in this price range. The car went on in obscurity for a few years until the company faded into darkness altogether.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n30: Mitsubishi Galant VR-4<\/h2>\n The eighties and early nineties were an important time for automakers, designs and power were improving. The VR-4 had a lot of special features that made it stand out from the average family sedans at the time. The most important thing was the turbocharged motor, the same engine that made its way into the Lancer EVO. The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 was a big sedan with a lot of interior space, but it could still handle it’s own on the track. There are few things that the Galant VR-4 did wrong, and that’s why the value has remained.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 from this era isn’t a very common car, and the values have remained steady. The interesting thing about the car is that it was at the pinnacle of Mitsubishi design at this point. Finding one of these in rare conditions can be an awesome find, to say the least.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n29: Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442<\/h2>\n We already know what you’re thinking. What is this, you ask? During the nineties, GM was trying to infuse some life into the Oldsmobile brand. The Quad 442 had the same name as the legendary muscle car albeit a modern design. The powerplant was a V6 engine but the car still managed to achieve some respectable track numbers. The obscure design of the Quad 442 was an exciting car to drive.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Autoweek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUnfortunately, reliability and quality issues plagued this generation of GM cars. The design of the car was universally panned by the critics, but for what it was the Quad 442 wasn’t a bad entry. The car provided more driving pleasure than a lot of comparable models did at the time.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nvia: Street Mag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n28: Honda Civic Del Sol<\/h2>\n The Del Sol is perhaps one of the most unique Hondas to ever come out of development. Not because of any great amount of horsepower or other number, but because the car was unique. It was a two-door Civic that infused a Targa-top design, an oddity for a car in this price range at the time. There was nothing inherently unique about the Del Sol, it just stood out like a sore thumb. The car was heavier then the stock Civic and this turned a lot of tuners off.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Super Street Mag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStill, the Del Sol has been making a comeback in the used car world and the values are rising. The VTEC variant of the car is the most highly sought-after model, and if you add some aftermarket modifications, you can have a credible street rod.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n27: Acura Vigor<\/h2>\n The rise of the Japanese luxury brands during the early nineties was iconic. Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti all entered into what was once only German territory. The Vigor was not what you’d expect in a luxury car, the main problem was the fact that it had a five-cylinder engine. Aside from that, the car was panned for not having a large enough interior. The performance of the Vigor wasn’t horrible, but the car didn’t add up to the company’s expectations.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Carscoops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nConsumers weren’t interested in paying a premium for a five-cylinder Honda Accord. The interesting thing about the Vigor is that Acura was pitting the model against the Lexus LS400. However, the consumer appetite for the Vigor wasn’t what the company had hoped for and it was eventually replaced with the Acura RL.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Isuzu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n26: Isuzu Impulse RS<\/h2>\n Remember Mr. Isuzu? Probably not, but he was one of the most iconic advertising spokespeople in the early nineties. There was a time when Isuzu sold cars instead of just sport utility vehicles, heck there was a time when Isuzu was part of the automotive industry period. If the impulse looks familiar that’s because it was the car that the more popular Geo Storm shared its components with. The Impulse had the makings of a great car, it was lightweight and the suspension was even tuned by Lotus.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car and Driver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut the car just failed to get in front of consumers and thus Isuzu let it fade into obscurity. Once the Impulse was discontinued the automaker focused on SUVs and rode the SUV boom of the nineties until the models became unpopular. A consumer outrage against SUV rollovers finally put the nail in the coffin of Isuzu for good.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n25: Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG<\/h2>\n The Mercedes brand has become synonymous with high-powered sedans and SUVs. But there was a time when Mercedes was a more sedate manufacturer. The C36 was one of the earliest performance sedans during the ’90s. With a turbocharged inline-six, this was a powerful and lightweight sedan.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Car Advice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStill, the sedan made a name for itself back in the ’90s. These C36 models are rare in today’s world and you can expect to spend a pretty penny to get your hands on one. There are very few performance sedans, especially from the ’90s, that can compete with this classic.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Motor Cities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n24: Subaru SVX<\/h2>\n Up until very recently, Subaru was still making its way onto the American automotive market. The SVX was an attempt to captivate the sports car market and is often underrated. The Giorgetto Giugiaro design was way ahead of its time in the ’90s. The SVX is a rarity on the roads anymore. Performance was more than adequate for the ’90s and it also had AWD.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Autocities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere’s no doubt that the SVX holds a special place in the history of sports cars, although it is often overshadowed by vehicles like the 300ZX and the 3000GT. This was a ’90s sports car that could hold its own on the track and in city streets. From its standout design to its performance, the SVX is a hidden gem.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Club Lexus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n23: Lexus SC<\/h2>\n Although most of these beautiful vehicles have been beaten and abused by now, the Lexus SC of the ’90s was a very special vehicle. The car was almost overengineered to a degree. The SC was based on the Toyota Supra. The SC400 came with a powerful V8 engine and rear-wheel-drive design. Off-the-line performance is amazing and the V8 is among one of the most reliable engines on the road.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Wise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you can manage to find an SC300 or SC400 unscathed, you’re in for something special. The vehicle offers anything you could expect in a luxury coupe. Prices are fairly reasonable. However, many of these ’90s cars have been abused or customized to the point of no return.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Autotrader<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n22: Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited<\/h2>\n Long before the SRT Jeep Cherokee hit the market, there was another performance version. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited shared a lot of the components with the Dakota 5.9RT. It had a powerful V8 engine and a revised suspension that gave the Cherokee a more aggressive ride. Because this was the Grand Cherokee of the ’90s, it was fully loaded.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Motor Trend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis was one fast Jeep, achieving 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, a strong feat. These ’90s vehicles are hard to come by, but when you do find one, it’s usually been kept in good condition. The key is to find an original owner model, as this generation of the Grand Cherokee is known for its durability and reliability.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: OKOT Car Auction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n21: Dodge Stealth<\/h2>\n Chrysler had hundreds of vehicles on the market during the ’90s. The Stealth was a well-designed sports car with a lot of potential. The AWD design gave it a distinct edge over foreign rivals. Chrylser added little touches to the Stealth to give it a jet fighter image, and the car performed well. The aftermarket scene for the Stealth has become quite phenomenal.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit:: Car Domain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile the Dodge Stealth might not be as well known as the Toyota Supras or the Nissan 300ZXs of the ‘9-s it was a comparable powerhouse. The car had a good deal of features. Dodge has not since had a sports car quite like the Stealth since the ’90s.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Lotus Elan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n20: Lotus Elan (M100)<\/h2>\n The Lotus Elan is a hidden jewel. It was a surprising change in the roadster segment. The car was lightweight and unlike anything else on the market in the ’90s. Lotus was known for having impeccable driving characteristics. Although the roadster wasn’t powerful on paper, it managed to perform quite well.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Lotus Elan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe short wheelbase allowed the car to zip in and out of turns with little effort. Aside from the short turning radius, the Elan was also very reliable. Repair costs were far less than other Lotus models that had come before it. The Elan was the precursor to the Lotus Elise that came later on in the ’90s.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: GTA 5 Mods<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n19: BMW M5 (E34)<\/h2>\n The E34 was revolutionary in a couple ways for BMW. The car was more refined than outgoing models. With increased competition from Lexus, this was a must. A top-of-the-line straight-six gave the E34 a driving experience that still excites to this day. Very few modern luxury cars can come close to the E34 in terms of quality and drivability.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Right Foot Down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBMW has made several well-rounded sports sedans and coupes over the past few decades. But the E34 of the ’90s is close to many enthusiasts’ hearts. Its sheer power that the E34 has is at the top of the clas, not to mention the modern luxury features that make the E34 a livable sedan.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: STV ID<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n18: Porsche 911 Carrera RS<\/h2>\n Porsche was in a bit of transition during the ’90s. The 911 Carrera RS built on an already great platform and updated it for the ’90s. The car had some updates, but for the most part, stayed to the tried-and-true formula of the ’80s. The car is still a highly sought-after collectors’ edition with good performance.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Silodrone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe 911 Carrera RS was available in a sports coupe and convertible. The result was a desirable car that offered a good deal of potential thanks to its exceptional design. To this day the 911 Carrera is still a highly favorable German sports car.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Week<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n17: Bugatti EB110<\/h2>\n Bugatti had gone bankrupt during the ’90s. The Bugatti factory was one of the most elaborate automotive factories in the world and now sits vacant. The EB110 was at one point the fastest car in the world. When you think about rarity in the world of exotic cars ,the EB110 is an absolute jewel. The car was designed from the ground up to have a hand-built body and interior.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Bugatti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ’90s were a special time for performance vehicles and the Bugatti EB110 was at the pinnacle. This is a car that’s constantly forgotten about but proved to be one of the most notorious sports cars on the market. Bugatti did a lot right with the design and implementation of the EB110.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Top Gear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n16: BMW Z1<\/h2>\n You’ve probably never seen a Z1 because the car is extremely rare. The design of the roadster was unique in comparison to the other members of the BMW lineup during the ’90s. What BMW had focused on with the Z1 was a car that could tackle just about any track. While you might think that the 8-series was the pinnacle of BMW design in the ’90s, the Z1 was something even more unique.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Classic Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLooking back on the Z1, there’s a lot that the car did right. The Z1 was able to tackle the track in a performance matter that very few cars can. The design was beautiful to this day and among one of the most unique beamers ever created. Aside from those attributes, the Z1 is a historic piece of ’90s BMW philosophy.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Blogspot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n15: BMW M3 Lightweight<\/h2>\n BMW was an innovator during the ’90s in terms of cutting-edge design. What you had with the M3 Lightweight was a car that could handle its own on the road or the track. The M3 was already a lightweight vehicle, but this model enhanced design. Coupled with the fact that BMW had a majority hold on the luxury car market, there was no surprise here.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: LB Limited<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe M3 Lightweight was 200 pounds lighter than the standard model. Aside from the weight reduction, BMW also added new decals to the exterior. This was a distinct feature as BMW generally steered clear of anything that would tarnish their impeccable exteriors.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n14: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Tommi Mäkinen Edition<\/h2>\n The seventh-generation Lancer Evolution (August 2001 – January 2003) is the most widely-recognized variation of the car. However, the sixth generation Tommi Mäkinen Edition is probably the most desired Mitsubishi on the road. The first thing that you’ll notice about this Lancer is the quintessential ’90s sports car design. Interior-wise, this Lancer offered a leather Momo steering wheel and shift knob just to name some of the features.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe red exterior color is only available in the Tommi Mäkinen trim. The other exterior colors available are white, blue, black, or silver. The Lancer could also be ordered with differentiating exterior decals, one of the few cars to offer such an option. It has been said that only a few of these have been imported into the U.S. market.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: James Edition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n13: Ferrari F50<\/h2>\n The F50 is in its own league in terms of beauty. Ferrari was at the pinnacle of design during the ’90s, and the F50 was an entirely new design. The naturally aspirated V12 engine was directly bolted to the frame. Its 512 hp output was far ahead of many supercars from the same era. The precision design of the body was very smooth, down to the sculpted wing that was on the deck. The stripped-down design of the vehicle was not your average posh Ferrari.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInstead, the F50 was a street-legal track car that had all the fixings. There were only 349 F50s in production between 1995 and 1997. The unique thing about the F50 is that Ferrari would only allow customers to lease the car for two years before it could be purchased. In every way, the F50 is about as special as you can imagine.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Evolution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n12: Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR<\/h2>\n Although Mercedes often comes off as a reserved automaker, the brand has ventured into the performance market. The standard CLK was an elegant, well-designed personal luxury coupe and convertible. But Mercedes decided to take the platform a step further with the stretched design of the CLK GTR. This was not a production vehicle but a purpose-built machine made to race in the FIA GT Championship in 1997. The car had a masterful LS600 6.0-litre V12 engine, delivering smooth power in the range of (447 kW; 600 hp) and 538 lb-ft (729 N⋅m) of torque.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Auto Guest Spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe CLK GTR would compete in two rounds of the 1998 season. The CLK GTR holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most expensive production car ever built at the time with a price of USD $1,547,620. There were a total of 25 of these built during the initial run and the car is still among the most prized sports cars on the road.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Bring a Trailer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n11: Ford Escort RS Cosworth<\/h2>\n The Escort RS Cosworth is most notable for the “whale tail” spoiler that sticks off of the back of the hatchback. If you’ve never laid eyes on this interesting hatchback, it’s because the RS Cosworth was manufactured between 1992-1996 in very limited numbers. A very small number of the total 7,145 vehicles produced have been imported legally into the United States.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Gield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe (224 bhp; 167 kW) at 6,250 rpm and 304 N⋅m; 224 lb-ft (31 kg⋅m) of torque at 3,500 rpm was more than enough to propel the Escort RS Cosworth with authority. Even compared to other rally cars of the period the Escort is in its league. These cars are becoming increasingly valuable as automakers switch to the crossover.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Super Street Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10: Mazda RX-7<\/h2>\n The ’90s were an interesting time for sports cars with the SUV boom in full swing. One of the last real sports cars was the RX-7. From a design standpoint, the third-generation FD “1992-2002” was a beautifully sculpted sports car. Even by today’s standard, the RX-7 is a modern looking sports car that emphasizes design. The 1.3 L (79 cu in) twin-turbocharged 13B-REW twin-rotor is generally regarded as one of the greatest engines of all time.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Super Street Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMazda made sure to create a welcoming interior that was designed to look more like a cockpit than anything. The signature popup headlights have always been a stylistic choice on the RX-7. Notable features included the hatchback design and factory alloy rims. All in all, the third-generation RX-7 is a legendary ’90s sports car.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Super Street Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9: Acura Integra Type R<\/h2>\n Rev happy four-cylinder cars were a hallmark of the ’90s, and Honda specialized in them. The Integra Type-R was every bit the boy racer image that Acura intended it to be. Four-cylinder Honda sports cars are generally fun to drive and cheap to maintain. The same can be said for the Integra Type-R, which stuck to a simplistic formula.<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Super Street Online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n