1. Duesenberg: Founded in 1913, the American luxury car manufacturer was renowned for its engineering and stylish designs, producing some of the most sought-after automobiles of the era. Unfortunately, the Great Depression led to its demise in 1937.

2. Facel Vega: A French luxury car manufacturer, Facel Vega produced high-end cars between 1954 and 1964. Its clientele included celebrities such as Pablo Picasso, Frank Sinatra, and Ava Gardner. The brand struggled financially in the mid-1960s and eventually closed its doors.

3. Hispano-Suiza: Established in 1904, this Spanish luxury car brand was known for its deluxe automobiles that featured cutting-edge technology for the time. After an illustrious run catering to royalty, socialites, and movie stars, production ceased in 1938.

4. Delahaye: This French automobile company specialized in both luxurious road cars and race cars from 1894 until their closure in 1954. They were particularly famous for their artistic coachwork designs, often carried out by leading coachbuilders of the time.

5. Pierce-Arrow: Producing high-quality vehicles from 1901 to 1938, Pierce-Arrow was an American car manufacturer that catered to an elite market. Their demise came with the Great Depression when demand for luxury cars dwindled.

6. Maybach: Launched in Germany in 1909, Maybach originally focused on manufacturing engines for zeppelins before transitioning into luxury automobiles. Despite having a comeback under Daimler-Benz ownership in the early 2000s, it disappeared again as a standalone brand in 2012.

7. Cord: An American automobile company that was active from 1929 to 1937, Cord produced innovative vehicles with advanced designs such as front-wheel drive and hidden headlights that appealed to wealthy patrons. However, financial difficulties ultimately shuttered the brand.

8. Tatra: While Tatra, founded in 1850 in Czechoslovakia, is still producing heavy-duty vehicles today, the brand’s luxury car lineup ceased production in 1999. Known for unique designs and excellent performance, their luxury cars catered to an exclusive market.

9. Iso Rivolta: An Italian car manufacturer active between 1953 and 1974, Iso Rivolta produced luxury sports cars with styling inspiration from American automobiles of the time. Financial struggles led to the end of its production run.

10. Invicta: A British automobile manufacturer that was active in two separate periods (1925–1938 and 1946–1950), Invicta focused on producing high-quality luxury sports cars. Despite having a devoted following, it ultimately faded into obscurity.