1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
While James Bond loved his Aston Martins, we don't think this one would make his list of favorites! The 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda was a true oddity, boasting a body that looked like it'd been flattened by a road roller. Stylish? It's hard to make a case for it.
1952 Nash-Healey
The 1952 Nash-Healey wasn't a bad-looking car for the most part. The body shape was actually quite nice in truth. But what's going on with the headlights and the grille? Why were they squeezed together like that? That incredibly bizarre choice cemented the motor's place on this list!
1962 Dodge Dart
The 1962 Dodge Dart prompts a lot of questions. Why do the front and rear fenders look like that? How come the headlights are positioned at different levels? And what's going on with the grille? This bright red oddity failed to find much love back then, leading to a hasty redesign for the next Dart model.
Fiat 600 Multipla Marinella
Trust us, folks — your eyes aren't deceiving you. The Fiat 600 Multipla Marinella really did look like that. With no side doors or windows to keep you safe, we can only imagine how scary tight turns would've been. The wicker upholstery was an interesting choice, too!
1932 Stout Scarab
The 1932 Stout Scarab is one of the earliest examples of a minivan. Could it also be the ugliest? We'll leave that up to you! Its body certainly doesn't do it many favors, though. The Scarab has a truly bizarre shape, accentuated by the weird flattened front-end.
1946 Crosley CC
It's hard to look away from the 1946 Crosley CC — and we don't mean that as a compliment, folks! This car was a mess from top to bottom. The wheels were comically small compared to the oversized body, while the engine could barely hold itself together.
1951 Allard P2 Safari
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combine a sports car with a station wagon? Well, feast your eyes on this nightmare. The 1951 Allard P2 Safari really is as weird as it looks. If cars had their own body horror movies, this thing would be the poster vehicle!
1953 Kaiser Dragon
In a bid to live up to its name, the 1953 Kaiser Dragon sported a padded vinyl roof with dragon scale patterns. Yes, it's as bizarre as it sounds! And the car had other questionable features, too. It could be argued that the worst offender was the interior, boasting a Tiki-style design.
1965 AMC Rambler Marlin
The front half of the 1965 AMC Rambler Marlin is actually quite cool. But the problems soon start once you get past the doors. The back-end is unusually shaped, sloping down at a strange angle. And the quarter windows? Oh boy. Who thought it was a good idea to go circular?
1955 BMW Isetta
The 1955 BMW Isetta was a very small car. That alone would've put most people off, yet there were other problems at play — namely, the vehicle's body. Unfortunately, the Isetta wasn't going to win many beauty contests. Its one door looked better suited for a fridge than a car.
1973 Pontiac GTO
How do you mess up the Pontiac GTO? Well, take a look at the 1973 model. It was a disaster! The car sported a rather unflattering body, made worse by its sloped rear. The headlights weren't all that great, either. Sales suffered as a result, and we can't say we're suprised.
1958 Lincoln Continental
Boasting concave fenders, angled headlights, and other strange design choices, the 1958 Lincoln Continental was eye-catching for all the wrong reasons. It was a bit of a mess! And Lincoln soon realized it, tinkering with the later models. Eventually, the manufacturer struck gold with the 1961 edition.
1956 Studebaker Hawk
Horrible grille? Check. Chrome overload? Check. Ever-growing fins? Unfortunately! Yep, the 1956 Studebaker Hawk was an ugly car that only got worse with its later models. It opened the door to some pretty bizarre designs that are still talked about in dismay today. Quite the legacy, right?
1968 Lombardi Grand Prix
If you want an example of a sports car with truly awful proportions, then look no further than the 1968 Lombardi Grand Prix. Yikes! We don't blame anyone for having serious questions about this thing. And the engine didn't help matters, either. It could only muster 47 horsepower.
1970 Marcos Mantis M70
Where do we even begin with this? The 1970 Marcos Mantis M70 could quite possibly be the most baffling car ever created. The front half alone looks like a spatula on wheels! Strange vehicle designs are one thing, but this Marcos Mantis is on another planet.
1978 Oldsmobile 442
Do you love '70s muscle cars? If so, we can only apologize for this next entry. The 1978 Oldsmobile 442 was a huge disappointment at the time, and it still hurts today. That sloping rear? The 442 stickers? Ugh! The engine was also pretty weak, as it could only reach 160 horsepower.
1974 AMC Matador
A European sports coupe reimagined for an American audience, the 1974 AMC Matador seemed like an intriguing idea at the time. But the execution? Let's say it left a lot to be desired! This car had a distractingly bulky body, hiding a pushrod V8 engine under its hood.
1957 Studebaker Champion Scotsman
Don't let the name fool you — the 1957 Studebaker Champion Scotsman wasn't much of a champion! This car didn't have the greatest look to begin with, but it was made worse by a horribly sluggish engine. It took 20 seconds to reach 60 mph.
1959 Ford Anglia
The 1959 Ford Anglia could've easily been named the Angular thanks to its baffling design. The rear window was slanted at a reverse angle, giving the car a head-scratching appearance. It wasn't helped by the size of the trunk, either. We're amazed that anything could fit in there!
1963 Hillman Imp
With a name like that, the Hillman Imp was already fighing a losing battle. But the car itself wasn't much better. The 1963 model in particular had a pretty bizarre shape, sporting a tiny rear-end. It was just about big enough to house the small engine back there.
1958 Subaru 360
There's no denying it, folks — the 1958 Subaru 360 is a very strange car to look at. And Subaru might've known that when the 360 made its way to America in 1968. The company branded it "cheap and ugly" in ads. We're not joking!
1975 Plymouth Roadrunner
Unfortunately for fans of the Plymouth Roadrunner, the 1975 model was lacking in almost every department. The body was big and clunky, while its engine paled in comparison to past efforts, only able to reach 235 horsepower. Wile E. Coyote might've had a chance of catching this Roadrunner!
1965 Renault 16
Another car with questionable proportions, the 1965 Renault 16 was a bit of a mixed bag. Its interior space was a touch too big, while the wheels were smaller than they probably should've been. The front half of the vehicle was also lower than you might've expected.
1978 Dodge Challenger
When the Dodge Challenger made its comeback in 1978, folks were unsurprisingly very excited. But then they saw it — and tears soon followed! This Challenger was essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Galant Lambda. And it looked awful. On top of that, the engine options were woefully underpowered as well.
1967 Matra 530
The 1967 Matra 530 looked more like a toy car than a real vehicle, suffering from some questionable design choices. It wasn't helped that the 530 was a mid-engine motor, but that excuse only goes so far! Would you drive one if given the chance?
Triumph Mayflower
Triumph's goal was simple here — the manufacturer wanted to sell an English-style limo across the pond after World War II. So, the Mayflower was boxed up and sent to America. There was just one problem, though. No one liked it! The Mayflower was equal-parts boring and ugly.
1952 Bond Minicar
How's this for a bizarre retro vehicle? The 1952 Bond Minicar was a three-wheeled motor with an eye-catching body. But it just looked so...weird. It's almost like a luxury car got hit with a shrinking ray! As for the engine, it could only reach eight horsepower.
1950 Nash Rambler
Successful as it might've been, the 1950 Nash Rambler is still widely seen as one of the weirdest-looking cars to hit the road from that era. Why? Well, the bathtub-style body just doesn't suit a smaller car, giving the Rambler an odd appearance.
1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
The 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado was often described as bulbous — perhaps the least-flattering description that you could give a car's body! It's true, though. This Toronado had the most bizarre shape, sporting rear quarters that didn't really match those at the front.
1954 Nash Rambler Cross Country
While the 1950 Nash Rambler had issues with its appearance, it could be argued that the 1954 Nash Rambler Cross Country was even worse! The rear cargo bay looked like a haphazard add-on. As far as station wagons go, this wasn't the prettiest.
1968 Marcos Mantis
The 1968 Marcos Mantis sure is something. Aerodynamic? Absolutely. Essentially a bug on wheels? Also yes! This car was bizarre with a capital B. Was it weirder than the 1970 model that we looked at earlier, though? We'll let you answer that one.
1955 Messerschmitt KR200
In truth, the 1955 Messerschmitt KR200 had more in common with a scooter than it did a car. However you want to classify it, though, this vehicle wasn't the best-looking thing to hit the roads back then. It was also pretty tough to drive.
1975 Dodge Charger Daytona
The 1975 Dodge Charger Daytona is very much the opposite of a revered classic. It didn't look great at all! This car sported a horribly long hood with ugly headlights, while the quarter windows were tiny. Its engine was fairly weak, too.
1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue
A Rolls-Royce designed by the folks at Pininfarina? What could possibly go wrong here? Quite a bit, actually! The 1975 Rolls-Royce Camargue was the result of that collaboration, and boy was this an ugly car. It was far too angular for its own good.
1956 Tatra 603
It's tough to tear your gaze away from the 1956 Tatra 603 — talk about a retro oddity! With three headlights at the front and massive air scoops in the rear, this car was unapologetically strange. But it has its fans.
Through: Brian Snelson