Used Cars That Mechanics Say Aren’t Worth the Money

4. Amphicar - $123,400

The "Amphibious Car," a new type of car that could drive on land and water, was first shown at the 1961 New York Auto Show. It was made in West Germany and brought to the US for the many enthusiastic purchasers who wanted something new. Popular Mechanics said it was a "good idea" that "never had a chance." It didn't do well because just 4,000 were built. It never actually worked as well as a boat would expect it would when it was on the water.

It didn't work as a boat or a car, so the novelty wore off quickly. This is especially true for people who could afford it, since they could probably just buy a boat instead.

3. Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake - $150,000 to $200,000

The Lagonda Shooting Brake was an automobile that looked bad. Aston Martin missed the mark with this car. Its characteristic wedge shape is rather square and boxy, which is the contrary of the smooth and sleek designs they had made before. The shooting brake form of car came from horse-drawn carriages in the 1890s, and the name has stuck around since the early 1900s when they were converted. Most people agree that the shooting brake style should stay in the past because the cars don't look as well as current or retro styles.