Weird Cars Thread

[A800]

A sophisticated electric car for two https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Roving_Vehicle

Looks like it can fly.
No tire tracks...

 

[Willem]

These Alfa Romeos are only a litle bit weird, but most of fall superbly elegant. They also remind me a bit of the Citroen SM.

 

[Certainkindoffool]

If there's a 'right' way to do three wheels, the Morgan does it right with two wheels in front and one behind. View attachment 44731Reliant's way is just the best way to kill off your customers!
When I was at school., my best friend had a Bond Minicar with one wheel in front. Fortunately, that never went fast enough to tip over, but nevertheless, a hairy ride. (No reverse gear, the engine just went all the way round!)
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When I was in my early 20's we had a customer roll(vibrate) up in his freshly built 'tricycle' powered by a 7.2L 440 mounted directly to the frame with no bushings and no rear suspension. Im sure it was either dismantled or modified after I saw it. But, that was easily the worst vehicle I've seen.

 

[Martin]

 

[mhardy6647]

It's too bad we don't have a word in English that combines both adorable and terrifying.

 

[mhardy6647]

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Alfa Romeo B.A.T. cars 5-7-9 to be auctioned by RM Sotheby's. I've loved this series of cars since I first saw pictures of them in (I think) Road & Track many, many decades ago (actually more like half-a-century).

I do "remember" those (about the same way that you do, from photos, but not when they were new).
Puts me to mind of the Alfa "Disco Volante" (flying saucer) of way back when...

 

[Martin]

It's too bad we don't have a word in English that combines both adorable and terrifying.

I would have preordered one if the price had been reasonable.

Martin

 

[Willem]

More on those gorgeous Scaglione designs for Alfa Rome here: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/1950s-car-auction-scli-intl/index.html

 

[Ken1951]

Famous show car of the 60s "The Invader"

 

[somebodyelse]

That reminds me of the Bimotor Scirocco although it looks conventional from the outside. I'm pretty sure someone stuck a pair of bike engines in the engine bay of one of the Seven-style kits too.

 

[Wombat]

If not so weird looking, definitely not normal otherwise:

https://www.drive.com.au/news/stagecoach-the-president-s-cadillac-124510.html?trackLink=SMH3

 

[Blumlein 88]

If not so weird looking, definitely not normal otherwise:

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https://www.drive.com.au/news/stagecoach-the-president-s-cadillac-124510.html?trackLink=SMH3

I wouldn't call it weird. Stretch armored limo.

 

[Juhazi]

I have one of these puppies... https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/10/15/bmw-recall-26700-phev-battery/

 

[Ron Texas]

I saw this Saturday.

 

[Ron Texas]

This three wheeler is electric. Paul Arzens designed this curious creature in 1942. Was it ahead of it's time.

 

[mhardy6647]

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I saw this Saturday.

The irony of the "TEXAS TRUCK" license plate on that -- umm, work of art -- is profound.

 

[Ron Texas]

The irony of the "TEXAS TRUCK" license plate on that -- umm, work of art -- is profound.

You may find it ironic, but without the plate it can't be driven anywhere. Houston happens to be home to the largest art car community in the US and possibly the world.

 

[Wes]

ok, so what has Ostentatious got for art cars?

 

[mhardy6647]

You may find it ironic, but without the plate it can't be driven anywhere. Houston happens to be home to the largest art car community in the US and possibly the world.

Just the "TRUCK" part, as it appears to be a minivan.

But, no, I did not know that (re: the "art cars").

 

[Ron Texas]

Just the "TRUCK" part, as it appears to be a minivan.

But, no, I did not know that (re: the "art cars").

It's a full size van.