Marques and halo models that defined eras, from mid-century giants to single-year cult icons.

• Buick GNX

  ✨ Fate: other Ultimate Grand National, limited run became legend

  1987–1987 🏷️ Automotive

• DeSoto

  ✨ Fate: other Chrysler's mid-price brand from 1928-1961, killed by overlap

  1928–1961 🏷️ Automotive

• Oldsmobile

  ✨ Fate: other America's oldest car brand (107 years), retired by GM in 2004

  1897–2004 🏷️ Automotive

• Yamaha RX100

  ✨ Fate: other Featherweight 2-stroke that punched far above 100cc—and became a cult icon in India.

  1985–1996 🏷️ Automotive