Ugly motor vehicles.

[RICHARD]

Since we had a thread about the car YOU wanted, I think that an ugly car/bike thread would be fun...

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Photos/Web/tour-profile.jpg

I was watching the tube when I saw a commercial about this bike. It's a 2007/8 Victory Vision, made by the Polaris company.

If that's their Vision of cycling, please poke my eyes out.

That is the kind of bike a person would buy to be bothered by the question, "WHAT is it?" as opposed to the comment, "Hey, nice bike".

There is a certain amount DISCOMFORT attached to riding a motorcycle.
Radios, heated seats, suits and handgrips are for sissies.


Of course. There is the added plus of being able to carry your kids or some egg salad sandwiches in the sidebags.Of course, you don't want to do that for a long ride, mayonaisse goes bad really quickly!

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Oh, Any AMC car was fugly, trust me!;)

[Freedom]

Oh, Any AMC car was fugly, trust me!;)
Oh no you don't, Richard. NOT gonna pick on the family car I grew up with, the one I learned to drive. We had a red Rambler station wagon with a white top, folks bought it when I was 5 years old. It was the neatest thing I'd EVER seen, especially once I had a learner's permit! ;)

[kittycats_delight]

You want an ugly motor vehicle. Check out the Fiat Multipla.
http://img.timeinc.net/time/2007/50_cars/fiat_multipla.jpg

Was listed as one of the worst cars of all time by Time. :eek: You would no believe how many of these disgusting things are on the streets here in Italy. The big blob under the windshield reminds me of a 'spare tire' many of us wish we didn't have. Blech

[kittycats_delight]

And how about this beauty? The Lamborghini LM002. Just gorgeous isn't it!!!

http://img.timeinc.net/time/2007/50_cars/lamborghini_lm002.jpg

[lvpets2002]

:p Oh my Michelle is both of these beauty vehicles from Italy??:D

[RICHARD]

Oh no you don't, Richard. NOT gonna pick on the family car I grew up with, the one I learned to drive. We had a red Rambler station wagon with a white top, folks bought it when I was 5 years old. It was the neatest thing I'd EVER seen, especially once I had a learner's permit! ;)


LOL, I drove an orange Pacer. The great pumpkin.

Beauty is in the eye of the holder of the permit!:)

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KCD,

The Lambo looks like the bastard child of a Hummer, International Scout and one of the cartoon cars in the movie 'CARS'.
I guess you can tell when those cars were designed by knowing which drugs were popular at the time!

[smokey the elder]

I think the Honda Element and the square boxy Scion are hideous. I drove a Yaris once and hated the control panel; everything was in the middle. Whazzup with that?:confused:

[caseysmom]

I think the Honda Element and the square boxy Scion are hideous. I drove a Yaris once and hated the control panel; everything was in the middle. Whazzup with that?:confused:

I had a scion as a loner car when my highlander was getting the paint treatment they push on you...anyway that was the funnest car I ever drove!

[kittycats_delight]

:p Oh my Michelle is both of these beauty vehicles from Italy??:D

Sadly yes...these are both Italian cars. Scary I know but true! :p

[Karen]

I don't have any pictures of my first cars, just 'fond" memories. The ugliest was probably "Bill."

"Bill the Car" was a 1974 Maverick that was originally light blue, with a brown driver's side door and a black roof that was flaking off, and maroon primer on both rear fenders. Eventually, Dad found a can of paint that said "light blue" in the basement, turned out it was screaming sky blue!

When "Bill" was rearended one night, as I was asleep, There ended up pieces of sky-blue bondo all over the street, which I gave away as souvenirs.

[Medusa]

When I was a teenager in the 60's, my dad bought an old car and this thing was such a rust bucket, as parts fell off, he'd replace them but they never matched. The hood was bright red, the fenders were different colors and so was the trunk. School busses didn't run where we lived, so my dad insisted on driving me to school. My maiden name is Rhome, so, of course, the kids made fun of that car and would yell "Here she comes in the Roman chariot!" They got a good laugh until the temperature dropped below zero and the snow came down and their parents didn't drive them to school. My dad offered them a ride w/me and that put an end to the snickers. To my face anyhow. :p

[RICHARD]

When "Bill" was rearended one night, as I was asleep, There ended up pieces of sky-blue bondo all over the street, which I gave away as souvenirs.


Whoa!

You weren't in the car asleep, were you?:eek:

I almost bought my BILs white Maverick. Glad I didn't...Bondo, you say?:)

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Medusa,

Well, I guess you can't use the story about walking to school for miles in the snow?

[Medusa]

Whoa!

You weren't in the car asleep, were you?:eek:

I almost bought my BILs white Maverick. Glad I didn't...Bondo, you say?:)

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Medusa,

Well, I guess you can't use the story about walking to school for miles in the snow?

No, my sister uses that one. She was married by the time I was born, except in her story, she walked uphill both ways.

[RICHARD]

No, my sister uses that one. She was married by the time I was born, except in her story, she walked uphill both ways.

Barefoot?;)

[Karen]

Whoa!

You weren't in the car asleep, were you?:eek:

I almost bought my BILs white Maverick. Glad I didn't...Bondo, you say?:)

No, I was upstairs in the house across the street, asleep. I never even heard the collision happen, but I am a very sound sleeper. Although when I first called the police department, they said they had no accidents reported for the night before, my car, which wasn't even parked nearest the (bad) intersection, was more than a foot shorter than it had been when I left it. We had to wedge my snowshovel into the back seat sideways, but Dad came out, tied the bumper back on with clothesline, checked all the lights (which miraculously worked), made sure the gas tank wasn't punctured, and declared it totaled by insurance company standards but driveable as long as I was careful.

That happened on a Friday morning. When I called on the following Monday morning for a copy of the police report that I had at least called it in, the person said, "Wasn't that car part of the 5-car accident that morning?" Sure enough, everything was there and documented, and she had no idea why nobody told me so on Friday. Sigh.

[Catty1]

I agree with comments about the Honda Element - FEH!

My mom and I both nicknamed it the 'Honda Elephant'. :p

[caseysmom]

There are current cars that I don't care for but what if a fellow pt'er owns one? I sure would not want to offend anyone.

[Catty1]

It's not the people - it's the cars. Hey, if you need a vehicle and something is a good deal, you get it.

It can be CUTE, an ugly car, if it is your own. :)

[caseysmom]

Well some people take that kind of thing personally so I am not going there, there are a few cars that are not my taste though.

[RICHARD]

Well some people take that kind of thing personally so I am not going there, there are a few cars that are not my taste though.

wHAT?

Just don't let anyone know that you are going to let the air out of their tires and everything will be wonderful.

Trust me, If you were going to rag on the Yellow Subarine/Belair station wagon or the Great Pumpkin/Pacer that I rode in/drove I'd be really proud that you happened to notice that I was smart enough to be in a car that was really functional.

CAR, DEATHTRAP AND COFFIN!:)

[DJFyrewolf36]

My car isn't a looker, and Im not afraid to say it! Eventually its gonna be all one color...and have all of its fenders...

Eventually lol ;)

The great thing about it is that it works, and works well too! It just isn't pretty :p

[Karen]

I agree with comments about the Honda Element - FEH!

My mom and I both nicknamed it the 'Honda Elephant'. :p

We have always called it the Honda Elephant, but thinks that it looks more hippopotamus-like in reality.

It's a car most people buy for its functionality, not its looks.

[Twisterdog]

I'm ALWAYS the wierdo in any vehicle conversation. I obviously have very strange taste in cars. I rarely like the "popular" vehicles, and tend to own or want the "oddballs". At the moment, for example, I own three cars ... all of them are some shade of purple. One is VW Super Beetle and one is New Beetle. I almost bought a Karmann Ghia at a yard sale last weekend, but my DH vetoed that. :mad:

I think Elements are cute ... but I only like the ones where the fenders are the same color as the car, I don't like that gray plastic look. I also think the Scions and Xboxs are so cute.

I really, really want a Mini Cooper S.

As for what I think are ugly ... I have never seen the appeal in the Chevrolet Avalanche or the Cadillac Escalade. And I think Vibes and Aztecs are SO ugly. My friend is in the market for a 70's Buick Rivera Boat Tail. OMG, I am speechless ... those were SO ugly.

Pacers and Gremlins have got to win some prize for ugly cars, and of coure, there is the VW Thing. WHAT was that?? LOL

[Catty1]

I love the Smart Cars - they are SOOO cute! And, apparently, quite durable. Heard of one guy who took his from Calgary to Guelph and back, and it ran great! Would love to have a red one and put black spots on it and some antenna! LOL Smart Ladybug!

When I see one coming, I don't know whether to get out of the way or stick out my leg and trip it! :D:p

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:AH-79x91ob8EQM:http://libizblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/smart-car.jpg


But as a Monster Car????:eek:

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:uf083Ie9JIonFM:http://www.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/smart-monster-car.jpg

[Suki Wingy]

I agree with comments about the Honda Element - FEH!

My mom and I both nicknamed it the 'Honda Elephant'. :p

That's one of my favorite cars. :(

It's a car most people buy for its functionality, not its looks.
I beg to differ, most of it's attraction to me is the look. I also love the ones with the plastic bits on them!

Although my mother and I both agree that the PT Loser is just about the fugliest car ever made.
http://www.hubcapmike.com/images/pt_cruiser_smoothie_bg.jpg

I have a good feeling that many of my favorite cars are going to be in this thread. :rolleyes:

[Medusa]

Barefoot?;)

LOL :p

[caseysmom]

That's one of my favorite cars. :(

I beg to differ, most of it's attraction to me is the look. I also love the ones with the plastic bits on them!

Although my mother and I both agree that the PT Loser is just about the fugliest car ever made.
http://www.hubcapmike.com/images/pt_cruiser_smoothie_bg.jpg

I have a good feeling that many of my favorite cars are going to be in this thread. :rolleyes:

Okay since you mentioned it that is the top of my list for ugly! I also think the Honda element is cute!

[Medusa]

Barefoot?;)

Forgot to mention that the best/worst feature on the Roman Chariot was the doorknob on the hood. Apparently, Dad felt that it added something to the car's cache.

[moosmom]

I want one of these...

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/images/stories/2008_smart/smart_car_blue_passion.jpg

It's a Smart Car and gets a bazillion miles per gallon.

[Moesha]

Miles per hour or miles per gallon? I'd be scared to take that a bazillion miles per hour. lol

[RICHARD]

http://pages.zoom.co.uk/elvis/p50peel.jpg

Introducing the Peel P50. This is a frigging ugly little car, but I saw a 6 foot five guy get into it. IT has a 37cc 2 stroke engine and goes about .000001 gazillion miles an hour and ? mpg!

I WANT ONE!:)

[Medusa]

http://pages.zoom.co.uk/elvis/p50peel.jpg

Introducing the Peel P50. This is a frigging ugly little car, but I saw a 6 foot five guy get into it. IT has a 37cc 2 stroke engine and goes about .000001 gazillion miles an hour and ? mpg!

I WANT ONE!:)

This reminds me of a car that my late sister had years ago, an Isetta. She told me that, when she would come out of a store or wherever, she couldn't find her car because people would pick it up and move it elsewhere. It fit two people but I always was concerned about their safety.

[gini]

I had a scion as a loner car when my highlander was getting the paint treatment they push on you

That paint treatment has turned out to be one of the best things I have ever had done to a car. My Highlander still looks new and shiny - and it's a 2002.

[caseysmom]

That paint treatment has turned out to be one of the best things I have ever had done to a car. My Highlander still looks new and shiny - and it's a 2002.

Thats good to know I kinda felt like it was a waste of money, not sure what if anything they did to the leather.

[Karen]

That's one of my favorite cars. :(

I beg to differ, most of it's attraction to me is the look. I also love the ones with the plastic bits on them!

Hey, no need to be sad, I think both elephants and hippopotami are lovely in their own way. I know a few people who have them, and all of them expressed ambivalence at best about how it looks, but loved the functionality and the room in it!

To each his or her own, after all, we know beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[RICHARD]

That paint treatment has turned out to be one of the best things I have ever had done to a car. My Highlander still looks new and shiny - and it's a 2002.


And to think of all the wear and tear of you having to drive it to work!:D

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M,

http://www.whirlingpool.com/isetta/history/history.htm


OH I LOVE THAT CAR! I saw the BMW version, I loved the way it opened!
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I almost forgot the 60-70s Volvos. There was one parked around the corner that we would walk by on the way home from school. I always tried to find something appealing about it, but always failed!

[gini]

http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~airboy/ourmet_low.jpg

Talk about UUGGGLLLY - This folks was my first car (used) and it was in a wonderful salmon color. You got into the trunk from the back seat of the car. I was driving up a hill once and it just couldn't do it........so I rolled backwards down the hill. Thank God there was no traffic. Ah, such fond ugly memories!:D

[gini]

[quote=RICHARD;2021776]And to think of all the wear and tear of you having to drive it to work!:D

It just follows the string:D:D

[RICHARD]

http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~airboy/ourmet_low.jpg

Talk about UUGGGLLLY - This folks was my first car (used) and it was in a wonderful salmon color. You got into the trunk from the back seat of the car. I was driving up a hill once and it just couldn't do it........so I rolled backwards down the hill. Thank God there was no traffic. Ah, such fond ugly memories!:D

The Metropolitan! They have a Metro Club somewhere! There was one member who had a bunch of them in his backyard.

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For the record.

Gini could have her cats drive her to work in the morning.....Just by following a piece of string!

I can't give out any more details without her permission!;):p

[moosmom]

Oops, sorry Mo. I meant to say per GALLON. I fixed the boo-boo.

[Moesha]

hahaha Now my post sounds stupid. ;)
I was just teasing with you. I make typos like that all the time. I just thought it was funny with the car you were showing.

[Catty1]

http://www.nd.edu/~techrev/Archive/Winter2002/a3.html


Smart Car Specs


The Smart comes in three major models: the Pure, the Pulse, and the Passion. Each becomes more expensive with more features and options added, and is more luxurious. The Pure is the most basic of the models. This entry-level model is the most economical and is mostly intended for use within the inner city or for short trips. It contains a solid roof and steel wheels with silica energy saving tires. Its engine is 45 horsepower and gets 56 miles per gallon. Unfortunately this model does not have air conditioning or fog lights. Options for the Pure are alloy wheels, fog lights, air conditioning, fully automatic gearbox, navigation system, side air bags, velour carpet mats, and CD player. The Pure is available in Left Hand Drive and Right Hand Drive.

The Pulse has a more powerful engine. Its intended use is for out of town journeys. It has a 'Softip' sequential 6 speed manual gearbox that is clutch-less. The engine is 62 horsepower and on this model the "sportline" alloy wheels are standard. Leather interior and fog lights are also standard on this model. In addition, the glass roof lets a healthy amount of sunlight in. This one's only available in Left Hand Drive though.

The most luxurious model is the Passion. It has the same engine as the Pulse, but it has "Softouch" sequential 6-speed gearbox that can be switched to either automatic or manual. It also has digital gear display like the Pulse. The Passion has a rear windshield heater and wiper, a tinted glass roof, keyless entry, luggage compartment cover and leather steering wheel and gearshift. The Passion has 54 horsepower engine and can get up to 60 miles per gallon on unleaded fuel. It has the same options as the Pure and Pulse (CD, navigation system, side airbags, velour carpet mats). The Passion also comes in a convertible type with a removable top. In my opinion, the coolest thing about this car is that it has 9 body panels made out of a polycarbonate, that can be changed in under an hour to give the car a whole new look. A whole list of colors are available, such as Jack Black, Lite White, Aqua Vanilla, Phat Red, True Blue Metallic, Bay Grey Metallic, Numeric Blue, River Silver Metallic, and Stream Green Metallic. You could drive to work in classy Jack Black but then at night hit the town in wild River Silver Metallic or sexy Phat Red. They also make great company vehicles because a company logo or image can be put onto the side of the cars. Not only that, a diesel version became available this March.

[Catty1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_P50


The Peel P50 was a three-wheeled microcar manufactured in 1963 and 1964 by the Manx Peel Engineering Company, retailing for £199 when new.[1] It was designed as a town car and was advertised as capable of seating "one adult and a shopping bag."


The makers claimed it was capable of an impressive 100 UK MPG (2.8L/100km, 83 US MPG).[1] Despite its diminutive stature, the Peel P50 is street-legal in the UK.

[RICHARD]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peel_P50



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0LQJLabqA

This is about 10 minutes long but a real hoot!

[CathyBogart]

My dad had one of these:
http://www.texturadesign.com/images/chrysler-12-dodge-aries-1981-thumb.jpg

Dodge Aries....I always hated that thing. Then I saw this video, and couldn't stop giggling...

http://www.break.com/index/dodge88.html

[RICHARD]

I was just reminded of the stupidest car accessory that I have ever seen.

Years ago NASCAR had a car that had this huge spoiler on the rear trunk, I want to say it was a Roadrunner, the car was raced with this HUGE thing on it and I just laughed when i saw it again recently. The car itself was long and boxy looking-the spoiler made it look really dumb.

I remember seeing people on the street with the same setup and laughing....

I'll try to find a picture of it....:)
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1970-road-runner-superbird-12%20.jpg

The 1970 Plymouth Superbird.

I was wrong, Plymouth, the sister company to Dodge, was the one that produced the car.

[Lady's Human]

Yeah, the nose and spoilers on those cars looked like hell...

But they set speed and qualifying records all over NASCAR.

Rule one of engineering..........

If it's stupid and it works?

It ain't stupid.

[RICHARD]

Yeah, the nose and spoilers on those cars looked like hell...

But they set speed and qualifying records all over NASCAR.

Rule one of engineering..........

If it's stupid and it works?

It ain't stupid.

On the track it worked wonders, But I always wondered about the practical application for street driving....:D

[smokey the elder]

I forgot about the Aztek. *Holds nose*.:D:p

[RICHARD]

I forgot about the Aztek. *Holds nose*.:D:p


If a car can get a reaction from the people who don't like it, what does it say for the people who DID buy one!:confused:

The next thing I hate the most about cars is the spelling/or made up names-

Impreza? Catera? When I see a name like that I always think of the cop that has to write it on a ticket.:rolleyes:

[Suki Wingy]

:o I like the Aztek too.

[CountryWolf07]

MY CAR!

a 93' red honda civic:

It's not all one color, but has a black hood as a replacement.

http://xs128.xs.to/xs128/08231/0602081115215.jpg

[RICHARD]

MY CAR!

a 93' red honda civic:

It's not all one color, but has a black hood as a replacement.

http://xs128.xs.to/xs128/08231/0602081115215.jpg

That works should you ever decide to hit and run....;)
"It was a black car!", "NO, it was red!", "No, it was two colors, red and black!"

[Suki Wingy]

Does anyone remember the VW Beetles that were all different colors? I remember seeing a few in the mid 1990s, each part was a different color, mostly primary colors. I liked them but most of you would probably hate them.

[Twisterdog]

Dodge Aries....

Oh yes, I agree! That had to be ugliest era of cars ever!


I do, however, like that Metropolitan! Is that a Nash?

[cloverfdx]

Anything Holden, great Aussie icon my butt :p.

[RICHARD]

http://www.geocities.com/ssehcc/images/derick2.gif

That's got the same general look of the Chevrolet BelAir!

I had never heard of a Holden until today. I like old.:)

[jennielynn1970]

I love the Smart Cars - they are SOOO cute! And, apparently, quite durable.


http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:AH-79x91ob8EQM:http://libizblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/smart-car.jpg



Ok, these suckers are just odd. They're so small! I mean, my Versa is small, and not at all cute either, lol, but I'd be afraid to drive in one of these.

I was in DC about 2 months ago, and they have them there too, the Smart Cars that is, and you can rent them by the hour, and drop them off at different sites. That's a neat concept.

[jennielynn1970]

That's one of my favorite cars. :(

I beg to differ, most of it's attraction to me is the look. I also love the ones with the plastic bits on them!

Although my mother and I both agree that the PT Loser is just about the fugliest car ever made.


Don't like the PT Cruiser, but the Element isn't too bad. My friend has one, it's that rusty red color, and she has nicknamed it "The Brick", lol.

[jennielynn1970]

I forgot about the Aztek. *Holds nose*.:D:p

OMG... they are hideous, aren't they???


Although, they remind me of an overgrown version of a Honda CRX, which I happen to still love, lol.

I must have a thing for small, round and odd looking cars. I loved Gremlins, Pacers, CRXs... owned a VW Golf and a GTI. Now a Nissan Versa. LOL! They are all weird looking little round/fat cars!

[jennielynn1970]

This is my ugly car... really, it is ugly. Mine has a "spoiler" of sorts on the back hatch, not sure why, but oh well. Can't find a stock pic with one of those on it. It's this gray blah color too.

Ugh.

Can't wait to trade it in.

Only decent things are that it is bluetooth ready, has a sun roof, AC and get good mileage. It's got a CVT transmission, so it's not technically auto or manual. Just weird, like the rest of the car.

[Moesha]

I have a friend that has the black version of that car. It's the hatchback with the spoiler. Theirs is manual though. My friend's mom bought the silver sedan one earlier this week.

I have a Mitsubishi Galant. I always thought the newest style of them was sort of ugly. I bought one anyway. LOL I've gotten more compliments on the look of the car than any other car I've ever owned. Too each his own I guess. It has sort of grown on me now I guess. The back end is what looks funniest to me. It isn't the ugliest car ever though.
http://carad.ebayimg.com/i13/04/a/000/78/bd/a2e4_1.JPG
http://carad.ebayimg.com/i3/08/a/000/78/bd/a312_4.JPG
This isn't mine. It's a picture of one like mine I found on ebay. I have alloy wheels and that does help some. Mitsubishi has the new 2009 design on their webpage.

[RICHARD]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Wienermobile-NAIAS-2005.jpg/360px-


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