The cruel reality of capitalism is that companies come and go almost daily.

Sometimes, they’re the victims of economic downturns. Other times, they can’t keep pace with change. It’s always sad to lose an iconic brand, but it’s particularly shocking to see brands once at the top of their games disappear almost overnight.

Here are five brands I’d like to see return.

Founded in 1926, Pontiac solidified its footing in the 1960s, when cars like the GTO, Firebird and Grand Prix captured the imagination of young America. Pontiac cars combined power, luxury and dynamic styling at prices just above a comparable Chevrolet. By the 1970s, Pontiac’s styling studio turned out some of the most iconic cars of the day.

The Trans Am, with its powerful V-8 and a giant screaming eagle plastered across the

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