The most unusual cars in the world

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

There are so many unusual things in our world that they can be found everywhere. Strange works of art, bizarre clothes, interesting architectural structures. Unusual got to the automotive industry. In addition to quite everyday models of cars, there are also those that can delight, laugh or cause bewilderment.

Variety

It just so happened that unusual cars can be divided into several groups. It is clear that there is no official classification, so we will make our own, which will most clearly reflect the originality of this transport.

So, among the "freaks" cars you can find:

• Bold design decisions.
• Unusual cover.
• Fancy materials.
• Three-wheel models.
• Giants.
• By land and swimming.
• Cute trucks.
• Back to the past.

This is not a ranking or world top. After all, unusual cars are difficult to distribute in places: someone seems wonderful what is boring and ordinary for another.

Bold design decisions

A huge number of models can be placed in this group. Every year, world car exhibitions present us with completely non-standard andfun projects. They can be fabulously beautiful or simply attractive.

One of these cars was the "Japanese" Mitsuoka Orochi. It was released to the market not just as an exhibit. It was sold in small batches for 8 years until 2014. It is also worth saying that it is impossible to find this model outside of Japan. The sports car was purposefully created for the Japanese. They say that in the design of the car lies the image of the famous character of the myths of this country - Yamata no Orochi. The appearance really turned out to be sinister and "dragonian".

The next model is the Ferrari FF. In general, it is not surprising that the brand of this car got into an article about unusual cars in the world. Outwardly, he, of course, has nothing extravagant. But if you say that this is an ordinary sports car, then I would like to see it on the streets of the CIS countries. By the way, this model was the first all-wheel drive. The three-door hatchback is designed for 4 people. The car appeared in 2011 and still seems to be some kind of "foundling" in the Italian Ferrari family.

Among these beauties there is also a handsome Chevrolet SSR. Despite the fact that this pickup/convertible was on the market for only 3 years, it became a real miracle for the Americans. Its appearance is very ambiguous. The unusual design of the car looks like a cartoon character. There is something from the last century left in this car: small round headlights, a large radiator grille and massive fenders.

Unusual cover

To get your car in the articleabout the most unusual cars in the world, you just need to paint it interestingly. But in addition to graphics, bizarre coatings are often found on cars. For example, live turf. A fairly profitable option, given that cars now harm oxygen. Although in practice it turns out that the cabin is too hot, and the metal can be damaged.

An interesting project was made by a resourceful inventor. He collected all unnecessary old computer keyboards and lined his car with keys. And not just in discord, but specially lined up all the buttons by color to get the image of Homer Simpson.

There is also the slowest Porsche in the world. It has a stunning view: everything glitters in the sun, shimmers with gold. They glued it, of course, with ordinary tape, but managed to add presentability to it. Although the main thing that this car has is its environmental friendliness. The fact is that under the hood you will not find the engine. A four-wheeled bicycle was installed at the base of the car.

Fancy Materials

Metal is not always a material for making cars, especially if they are unusual car models. For example, the Japanese again created something interesting - bamboo transport. The car turned out to be not just an exhibit, it copes well with two passengers and accelerates to a maximum of 40 km/h.

There is another handsome man in the world - the wooden Sada-Kenbi. The maximum speed of the car is 80 km/h. There are no amenities and comforts to be expected. Alsothere is no roof over your head. By the way, this is not the first wooden car. Morgan Motors is a British company that has been operating since the beginning of the last century. Wooden cars are her speci alty. The 1938 model has survived to this day.

In 2013, TRW introduced a transparent car in Frankfurt. It was developed specifically for fuel advertising. The body is made of plexiglass. All the mechanisms in action are visible in the work.

Three-wheel models

It turns out that the lack of a fourth wheel can make a car unusual. Such specimens are rarely found on the market. They are usually presented in very small batches. For example, ZAP Xebra served people until 2009. He is clumsy but very funny. Inside, depending on the option, two or four people can fit. In general, China was its main buyer, but the electric car was also bought in the USA, for advertising.

Another unusual three-wheeler is the Carver. It is a pity that it was not on the market for long, as its appearance is simply amazing. By the way, it ceased to exist due to the bankruptcy of the developer, who did not have the strength to effectively advertise the model.

But Campagna T-Rex was able to become a friend to many buyers. It is successful and has been on the market for 20 years. During this time it has been modified several times. Now it has a very unusual look. Considered a motorcycle in some countries.

Giants

It turns out that there is a jeep in the UAE, the weight of which is 4400kilogram. This is a four times enlarged copy of the original car driven by General Patton. Now its owner is Sheikh Hamad Nahyan.

In America, bigfoot is a popular phenomenon. Usually such monsters weigh up to 8 tons. They have engines up to 1300 "horses". Such giants can crush any mediocre sedan. Bigfoots don't drive on the roads, of course, they are most often used in auto shows.

By land and by swim

Many developers were aimed at creating not just mediocre cars, but also unusual cars of the world. You can see photos of these in the article. Among them, you can see floating transport.

The fact is that auto-amphibians have been trying to do for a long time. But they were not successful, so they moved only to the stage of an exhibit and small-scale production. For example, Aquada was released in 2003. This car was created on the basis of the boat bottom. The body is similar to a small boat. Interestingly, the software technique can determine the depth of the water and hide the wheels in just 6 seconds. On land, Aquada travels up to 150 km / h, and on water 50 km / h.

Rinspeed Splash has become an equally interesting project. Switzerland in 2004 decided to surprise the world with such an amphibious vehicle. The car literally soars above the surface of the water. The developers applied the effect of hydrofloating, worked on special hydrofoils and a propeller. This water sports car accelerates to 200 km/h on land and up to 80 km/h on water.

Cutetrucks

It would seem, what could be unusual in trucks? For example, the French Aixam-Mega MultiTruck has a very fancy look. It has several body options, among which there is even a dump truck. Despite its compact size, it has so far remained misunderstood among the French. Perhaps it is not the appearance that is to blame, but the price - 15 thousand euros.

India has pleased with its mini-truck - Tata Ace Zip. This baby is a truck with an 11 horsepower engine running inside. Nevertheless, such ridiculous figures allow the car to carry cargo up to 600 kg and passengers.

Back to the past

It is worth saying that there were unusual cars in the past. Perhaps, it is there that you can meet the largest number of "freaks" that were created absolutely by accident, and not as it is now - for the sake of shocking and show.

In 1923, the unusual Stout Scarab appeared. This space car, even for that era, was very futuristic. Of course, such a look could not lead to wild popularity, besides, the price for it was also very high - 5 thousand dollars. The car was left with only 9 copies for sale and 2 for exhibitions.

But the "Japanese" Mazda R360 once became very popular. Sold out more than 60 thousand copies of this model. And this is just for 6 years, until 1966. The car is very nice even by today's standards. Accommodated four passengers, could accelerate to 80 km/h.

In our article, some photos are presented to your attentionunusual cars. Below you can see the famous BMW Isetta 300 record holder. The model turned out to be popular. It has been produced since 1956, and in 6 years 160 thousand copies were sold. The car had only one door, a very strange and unusual design. Nevertheless, it was this car that became the impetus for further victories of the Bavarian concern.

Among the unusual cars - still a lot of outrageous and extravagance. Especially if we consider the exhibits of the present time. Someone specially develops the design of a bizarre car, while for someone the unusualness turns out by itself. There are shoe-shaped cars, flying or hovering cars. There is an interesting space vehicle from Eric Tan or a solar-powered project.