I found a list, apparently the book is divided into categories:
Quote:
BADLY BUILT As the title implies, these are cars that were built poorly. They may have been ‘brilliantly conceived and cleverly designed’, but executed poorly; or they were just bad from birth.
Czechoslovakia
Skoda Estelle (1975 – 1991)
France
Peugeot 604 (1975 – 1986)
Renault 14 (1977 – 1983)
Renault Fuego (1981 – 1985)
Italy
Alfa Romeo Alfasud (1972 – 1984)
Fiat Croma (1986 – 1995)
Fiat Strada (1979 – 1988)
Lancia Dedra (1989 – 1995)
Japan
Datsun 120Y (1974 – 1978)
Russia
Lada Samara (1989 – 1996)
South Korea
Hyundai Stellar (1984 – 1991)
UK
Aston Martin Lagonda (1975 – 1990)
Austin Allegro (1973 – 1982)
Austin Maestro (1982 – 1995)
Austin Maxi (1969 – 1981)
Jensen Healey (1970 – 1976)
Lotus Elite/Eclat (1974 – 1991)
Morris Marina (1970 – 1981)
Rover SD1 (1976 – 1987)
Triumph Stag (1970 – 1977)
Triumph TR7 (1976 – 1983)
USA
Chevrolet Caprice (1976 – 1990)
Chevrolet Citation (1980 – 1986)
Chevrolet Nova (1970 – 1979)
Dodge Dart (1963 – 1966)
Ford Maverick (1969 – 1973)
Ford Zephyr Mk.4 (1966 – 1972)
USSR
Zaz Zaporoshetz (1967 – 1990)
Yugoslavia
Yugo 45 (1984 – 1992)
DESIGN DISASTERS may have fundamental design flaws, obvious omissions (the Austin Princess didn’t have a hatchback), or maybe they’re just plain ugly. A couple are just offensive in concept (e.g., Excalibur SSK).
France
Citroën GS Birotor (1974 – 1975)
Renault Avantime (2002 – 2003)
Italy
Fiat Multipla (1998 – 2004)
Lamborghini Espada (1969 – 1978)
Japan
Lexus SC430 (2001 – Present)
Mitsubishi Carisma (1996 – Present)
Nissan Serena (1992 – 2001)
Germany
Mercedes Vaneo (2001 – Present)
Poland
FSO Polonez/Carp (1985 – 1998)
Sweden
Volvo 262C (1977 – 1981)
Volvo 340 (1975 – 1992)
UK
Austin 3-Litre (1967 – 1970)
Austin Ambassador (1982 – 1984)
Austin Princess 18-22 Series (1976 – 1982)
Hillman Imp (1963 – 1976)
Jaguar XJ40 (1986 – 1994)
Mini Clubman (1969 – 1981)
Vauxhall Vectra (1995 – 2002)
USA
AMC Gremlin (1970 – 1979)
AMC Pacer (1975 – 1981)
Cadillac Seville (1979 – 1986)
Cadillac Seville (1997 – 2003)
Chevrolet Corvair (1961 – 1970)
Chrysler Airflow (1934 – 1937)
Excalibur SSK (1964 – 1981)
Ford Classic/Capri 109E (1961 – 1964)
Ford Escort (1990 – 1993)
Ford Mustang Mk.II (1973 – 1980)
Ford Pinto (1971 – 1980)
Ford Scorpio (1994 – 2000)
Pontiac Aztek (1999 – 2004)
FINANCIAL FAILURES. Ambitious cars that didn’t make it, cars that lost money for the company (the Austin 1100 lost about £10 per car sold), or had such a poor reputation that they brought down the company. These are the money-losers.
Canada
Bricklin SV-1 (1974 – 1975)
France
Chrysler 180/2-Litre (1970 – 1980)
Italy
Bugatti Royale (1927 – 1933)
ISO Fidia (1967 – 1974)
Lancia Beta (1972 – 1985)
Lancia Gamma (1976 – 1984)
Germany
NSU RO80 (1967 – 1977)
VW K70 (1970 – 1974)
Japan
Isuzu Piazza Turbo (1986 – 1990)
Mazda Cosmo 110S (1967 – 1972)
Suburu SVX (1991 – 1995)
The Netherlands
DAF 33/Daffodil (1967 – 1975)
UK
AC 3000 ME (1979 – 1984)
Austin 1100/1300 (1963 – 1974)
Austin Gypsy (1958 – 1968)
Bond Bug (1970 – 1974)
De Lorean DMC 12 (1981 – 1982)
Leyland P76 (1973 – 1974)
Morgan Plus Four Plus (1963 – 1967)
Ogle SX1000 (1961 – 1963)
Panther Solo (1989 – 1990)
Reliant Scimitar SSI (1984 – 1992)
Rolls-Royce Camargue (1975 – 1985)
Talbot Tagora (1981 – 1983)
USA
Chrysler Gas Turbine Car (1963)
Ford Edsel (1957 – 1960)
Ford Explorer (1994 – 2003)
Studebaker Avanti (1963 – 1964)
Tucker Torpedo (1948 – 1949)
Yugoslavia
Yugo Sana (1989 – 1993)
BADGE ENGINEERING that shouldn’t have happened.
Germany
Porsche Cayenne (2003 – Present_
India
Hindustan Ambassador (1966 – Present)
Iran
Paykan (1976 – Present)
Italy
Alfa Romeo Arna (1981 – 1985)
Mahindra Indian Chief (1993 – 1995)
Japan
Perodua Nippa (1996 – 2000)
Malaysia
Proton Wira (1995 – 2004)
New Zealand
Lonsdale Satellite (1982 – 1984)
Poland
FSO 125P (1978 – 1991)
Romania
Dacia Denem (1983 – 1984)
Russia
Lada Riva (1969 – Present)
South Korea
Daewoo Racer/Nexia (1995) – 1995)
Kia Pride (1991 – 1995)
Spain
SEAT Marbella (1988 – 1997)
UK
Humber Sceptre (1967 – 1976)
MG Maestro (1983 – 1992)
Morris Ital (1981 – 1984)
Panther Rio (1976 – 1978)
Rover 800 (1986 – 1999)
Rover Cityrover (2003 – Present)
Triumph Acclaim (1981 – 1984)
Vanden Plas 1500 (1974 – 1981)
Wolseley Six 18-22 Series (1975 – 1976)
USA
AMC Alliance/Encore (1984 – 1989)
Chevrolet Chevette (1974 – 1982)
Chrysler Avenger (1977 – 1982)
Chrysler TC Maserati (1986)
Ford Aspire (1995 – 2002)
Plymouth Cricket (1973 – 1980)
EVERYTHING ELSE. ‘Some cars are truly awful,’ writes the author, ‘yet it is impossible to pinpoint why. They are either out of place because they are so obscure, or… are completely wrong in almost every respect.’
France
Citroën Bijou (1959 – 1964)
Ligier Ambra (1998 – Present)
Germany
Amphicar (1961 – 1968)
Trabant 501 (1965 – 1991)
Wartburg 353 Knight (1966 – 1988)
Italy
Alfa Romeo 6 (1980 – 1985)
Maserati Biturbo (1981 – 1991)
Maserati Quattroporte 3 (1977 – 1987)
Japan
Datsun Cedric/300C (1961 – 1980)
Nissan Sunny ZX (1985 – 1990)
Suburu XT Coupe (1985 – 1990)
Suzuki X90 (1997 – 1999)
Toyota Crown (1967 – 1974)
Romania
Dacia Duster (1983 – 1990)
South Korea
Asia Rocosta (1993 – 1995)
Hyundai Atoz (1997 – 2000)
Spain
SEAT 1200 Sport (1972 – 1986)
UK
Bond 3-Wheeler (1948 – 1970)
Dutton Sierra (1977 – 1991)
Lotus Seven S4 (1970 – 1973)
Macros Mantis (1970 – 1971)
Matra Rancho (1978 – 1984)
MG Montego (1984 – 1991)
Panther J72 (1972 – 1981)
Reliant Robin/Kitten (1974 – 1989)
Triumph Mayflower (1949 – 1953)
USA
AMC Eagle Wagon (1980 – 1984)
Nash Metropolitan (1953 – 1961)
Oldsmobile Toronado (1966 – 1970)
USSR
Lada Niva (1979 – 1996)
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I have two cars on that list, my AMC Gremlin is a design disaster and the SVX is a financial disaster. I have the bigger version of one of the other cars, my Rambler American is like a bigger Nash Metropolitan, but since it wasn't built by the British, it wasn't a bad car.