You’ve probably seen a few classy vehicles on the highway and your fair share of run-down numbers that leave you shaking your head.

You probably want a car that has staying power, not one that will stay in the garage because you’re too embarrassed to take it for a spin.

Some of these cars look like they came straight from someone's nightmares. Others are so flimsy you may wonder how they ever got approved for the road in the first place.

Others were fine, but something about their design was so boring they just didn't grab the public's attention.

The automotive site Edmunds compiled a list of the 50 worst cars. They based their rankings on the cars’ features, durability and their negative impact on American car culture.

From lemons to Lincolns, here are the 30 worst cars of all time.

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