So much goes into the conceptualization and production of a car. From the ingenious imagination of the design to the careful execution and crafting of the body parts, the whole process of the production is quite amazing. Also, it’s quite an expensive venture.

From examining the in-exhaustive catalog of cars from the past and present, some awesome cars were found to have had a very short production span despite their highly impressive specifications and wide acceptance. So many uniquely peculiar reasons – like homologation, bankruptcy, limited production, poor sales and so on – were found to be responsible for this.

With a production span bordering around a year, some of these cars have become highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts due to their reputation during their production period and the accompanying high scarcity caused also by the production of just a few units. For their astounding history and unique and features, here are some cars produced within quite a short period.

15 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

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“The Machine” from the stables of the American automobile manufacturer AMC is a “one year wonder” at its finest. Hurst performance known for the production of performance enhancement accessories teamed up with AMC for the production of The Machine for the 1970 (its last year operation) year model.

The Machine was the sequel to the highly successful 1969 SC/Rambler. The Machine made up of for the lack of options on the Rambler – its preceding model – by offering several options such as automatic transmission, air condition, and cruise control among others.

14 Triumph TR5

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British automobile company, Triumph Motor Company built the Triumph TR5. The TR5 is fitted with the upgraded 2.5 L straight-6 engine which cranks out 150 hp. This British car accelerates from 0–50 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph. A total of 2,947 units of the TR5 were produced between August 1967 and September 1968.

13 1990 Dodge Hall Signature Editions

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The Dodge hall is the brainchild of the legendary racer, Rod Hall, in partnership with Dodge automobile company. The partnership wasn’t as successful as anticipated due to the recall of all 14 cars produced. However, in 1990, Rod Hall brought Carroll Shelby on board leading to the production of 33 specially built series trucks called the Dodge Hall Signature Editions.

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12 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7

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Awesome cars are often produced through the process of homologation and the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is a good example of such. Produced from 1973 through to 1974, the Carrera is powered by R.S 2.7 engine, with Bosch mechanical fuel injection.

1,580 units of the 911 Carrera RS were made in total while 49 of these were specially manufactured with 2.8 L engines producing 300 hp making it one of the greatest and fastest Porsches ever.

11 Tucker 48

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The Tucker 48 is one with quite a unique history. Its name, Tucker 48, was formed from the combination of its manufacturer’s name (Preston Tucker) and its year of production (1948). 51 units of the Tucker – including its prototype – were built before the company declared bankruptcy and later closed in 1949.

Tucker’s powerful engine (166 hp) and other advanced features such as its rear engine and all-independent suspension weren’t enough to keep the company afloat amidst an avalanche of negative reports. Currently, Tucker 48 is a collector’s treasure.

10 1991 GMC Syclone

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The GMC Syclone is an American-built truck that also ran its production course within a year – 1991. Within that year, a total of 2,995 GMC Syclone trucks were built. It was also the quickest stock pickup in the world as at then. The Syclone’s engine produces 280 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque and an incredible acceleration from rest to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.

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9 Ford Focus RS

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The Ford Focus RS at launch (2002) was the highest performance version of the Focus. This car featured a 2.0 L turbocharged Duratec RS engine among other performance changes. Available only in Ford’s Imperial blue, the Focus RS was sold only in Europe with a total production unit of 4,501 cars built between October 2002 and November 2003.

8 1965 Shelby GT350

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The production of the 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 lasted just a year. These cars were fitted with an upgraded V8 engine that features a massive 4-barrel Holley 715 carburetor. With this, the engine produces 306 hp at 6,000 rpm and 329 lb-ft at 4,200 rpm of torque. 562 units of the GT350 were built for the 1965-year model.

7 2002 Lincoln Blackwood

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This 2002 Lincoln Blackwood was the first time a truck was sold by the Lincoln division of the Ford Motor Company. The Blackwood was available in both Mexico and the United States.

This 4-door crew-cab truck is built with a rear-wheel drive and is powered by a 5.4 L V8 engine producing 300 hp and 355 ft-lb. A total of 3,356 Blackwoods were built between its production time from August 2001 to December 2002.

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6 1970 Mini Cooper S MKIII

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Production of the Mini Cooper S MKIII started in March 1970 with little difference in shape when compared with the Mini 1000. On its dashboard, the MKIII has the 130 mph speedometer signifying its penchant for speed. With an engine churning out 76bhp in its hood, a total of 1,572 Cooper S MKIII were produced before June 1971 when its production ended.

5 Chevrolet Corvette 63

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When GM released the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, its enthusiasts were wowed as the car featured a uniquely designed split-rear window attributed to the ingenuity of GM stylist Bill Mitchell.

However, Bill’s excitement was short-lived as some other enthusiasts believed the split-rear window hinders the driver’s visibility. Hence, the design was discarded, making the 1963 Corvette the only Corvette with the amazing design.

4 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight

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A total of the 12 units and two spare bodies of the Lightweight E-Type were built by Jaguar in 1963 out of the 18 units it initially proposed. To achieve weight reduction, Jaguar made extensive use of aluminum alloy metal for its body and other components.

The Lightweight E-Type also has a special aluminum block upgraded version of the 3.8 L Jaguar engine, producing 300 hp instead of the 265 hp produced by ordinary versions. However, in 2014, Jaguar built and sold the remaining six, but the Lightweight E-Type made this list anyway.

3 Dodge Charger Daytona

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To atone for its failure on the race track in 1968 with the Charger 500, Dodge built the Charger Daytona in 1969. The Daytona is a high-performance yet limited edition variant of the Dodge Charger and with its assignment being to win races, it duly delivered on its first attempt – winning the inaugural Talladega 500. 503 units of Daytona were produced in 1969.

2 1959 Cadillac Eldorado

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A fourth-generation Cadillac, the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado was another production car in General Motors’ quest at remaining unique every year – a strategy used to keep interests high. A major highlight on this car is its massive sharp tailfins with a double bullet tail light. The Eldorado is powered by a 6.4 L V8 engine that produces 345 hp.

1 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR

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The 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR is everything astonishing. The car is fitted with the Ford 428 engine named Cobra Jet. Initial reports claimed the Shelby GT500 KR’s engine produces 335 hp with 440 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm.

However, subsequent findings revealed that the car’s horsepower was underreported as it is capable of producing 435 hp. Notably, the KR in its name means “King of the Road”.

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