While subjective, several vintage vehicles celebrated today for their striking styling or nostalgic aesthetic are widely acknowledged by automotive historians and collectors as mechanically terrible to live with. Prominent examples include the DeLorean DMC-12 (criticized for being dangerously underpowered, heavy, and plagued by poor build quality), the Yugo GV (noted for abysmal manufacturing standards and frequent mechanical failures), and the Chevrolet Vega (infamous for chronic engine block warping, rust susceptibility, and severe oil consumption issues).