Pontiac Solstice

Car and Driver deemed the Solstice one of the top 10 most beautiful cars of 2009. The 2-seater convertible enjoyed early popularity, but sales took a turn in 2008. It hit rock bottom as the Solstice's five-year lifespan ended when GM's bankruptcy and restructuring plan called for the closure of its plant in Wilmington, Del., in 2009. "It was a de facto flop because they shut down production," Hagerty says. "But it was an excellent little car."




Collector prognosis: 2-seater convertibles are irresistible to American car buyers. "If someone builds a 2-seater, people want it," Hagerty says. "It's ingrained in our cultural mindset."