what's the ugliest car of all time?

[Dixie]

...And least we forget that Japan had it's ugly cars as well.

[Sonic dB]

That car is so beautiful that Tony Montana wouldn't even blow it up.


My vote is for the AMC Pacer...and also those hideous Square
Honda mini-van things that people are driving around in now.

[red67]

Originally posted by Capt. Carrera
...And least we forget that Japan had it's ugly cars as well.

now you're talking - good point, we havent given japan enough grief on this thread.
i'd like to submit this beast...


but in their defense this is one of the coolest most beautiful cars of all time (in my humble opinion)...

[Zef]

My vote go to the new Beetle...!

[Sonic dB]

"My vote go to the new Beetle...!"

But does it count that 7 out of every 10 new Beetles are
driven by cute-to-hot birds (women, chix etc)?

[jluetjen]

Originally posted by Racerbvd

I agree. The picture above is after Pontiac tried to fix it, but still the whole car is fundimentally silly. The incredible part is that Pontiac should know better, they've been making acceptable cars for many decades. But the Aztec is just plain wrong!

To get the full effect, you really need to see a early green model in person!


Keep in mind that this is supposed to be a 4wd -- look at that ground clearance!

And what's up with the extra slots on the front hood -- didn't they understand the cooling requirements before they designed the bodywork???

[Gene Wilkes]

I don't get it! How the hell could Pontiac Executive approve a design like that!! The Asstec is BUTT UUUGGGLLLLYYYYY!!!

[pwd72s]

Years ago, I placed a note under an Aztec's windshield wiper. It read: "They're paying you to drive this, right?"

[911pcars]

Originally posted by islandmanpa
I don't get it! How the hell could Pontiac Executive approve a design like that!! The Asstec is BUTT UUUGGGLLLLYYYYY!!!

An example of the fact there are too many suits working at some car companies and the corporate structure to let bottom-line, non-car types decide what goes to market.

I tuned into an episode of My Classic Car the other night. The presenter, Dennis Gage, was swooning over a concept car the owner rescued from GM, Ford or Chrysler in the 60-70's. The car's paint, chrome and upholstery were restored to flawless 100 point condition, and it was probably worth a million bucks being only one of a kind. However it too, like the Aztec, is butt ugly. Fortunately for the car industry as in many industries, beauty and butt-ugly is in the mind of the beholder.

I can't understand people's appreciation for some of the older vehicles other than for the historical significance of survival through the years. And because of that, they're worth more than my house. In fact, in about 30 years, a shiny, like-new Aztec will also attain some level of fame not unlike that '57 Plymouth they uncovered a few weeks ago in its mud grave.

YMMV,
Sherwood

[red67]

those aztec things didnt come to europe thankfully. the green model is unbelievable. the excellent clip on stylish wheel trims on those 5 inch wheels looks great!