Sure, the Toyota Prius is wildly popular for its fuel-saving technology, but perhaps its popularity is due just as much to what it says about its driver: "I'm saving the environment. And I'm better than you."
There were other cars, before the Prius rolled across America, that inspired a cult following. Here's
a list of ten of them, including a personal favorite, the AMC Gremlin. Click here for a
slide show.
Make sure to read this week's feature story,
"Wild Rides," about runaway Priuses.