Cars, cars, cars—they’re everywhere, right? You barely even realize they’re around unless something unusual happens. When a unique-looking car drives down the road, many people tend to stop and stare. But ‘unique’ doesn’t always mean ‘good’! And there’s lots of proof.
Our team here at Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos featuring bizarre and hilarious car fails where the drivers went completely overboard changing their vehicles’ appearance. Subtlety isn’t a word that’s to be found in their dictionary. Scroll down for a crash course in questionable taste and a good laugh. Don’t forget to upvote the cars you love to hate the most.
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Is It Bad I Kind Of Want To Buy It?
Good Car Gone Bad…
Having flashbacks of various Claymations from Will Vinton and Aardman.
Not Sure About This One
There’s no arguing about taste, sure… but can we argue just a little bit? Some automobile designs are objectively so bizarre, so ‘out there’ and need to be discussed. Most recently, the media, social networks, and the internet at large have all been up in arms over British luxury automaker Jaguar’s rebranding. Not only did the company change its logo, it also revealed its new concept car, the Type 00 (pronounced zero-zero). And wow did it get a ton of mixed reactions.
The Jaguar Type 00 was revealed at Miami Art Week. The company said it was “introducing an unmistakable, unexpected and dramatic physical manifestation of Jaguar, as the brand continues its transformation,” CNN reports. The Type 00 was revealed in two colors: Miami Pink and London Blue. According to Jaguar, the blue references its British heritage while the pink reflects the “iconic Art Deco surroundings of its reveal.”
Anyone Wanna Ride A Lobster Motorcycle?
Oh My God Becky, Look At Her Butt. It Is So Big
VW Bug Converted To...this
The reactions to the new Jaguar car couldn’t have been more different. Some called it sleek while others thought it was ugly. The design of the Type 00 was very controversial. Jaguar, which is reimagining its entire brand, said that it aims to become an electric-only company with a specific focus on luxury vehicles.
Motor vehicle industry experts were more nuanced and many praised Jaguar’s ability to steal the spotlight and make a splash in the marketing space. The Guardian reports that Jeff Dodds, the chief executive of Formula E and the former marketing director at Honda, noted how the new Jaguar Type 00 made him smile.
Wife Saw This Driving Around
A Car Around Town
The Wrap On This Bmw
none. I don't know why people think shiny chrome cars cause accidents. They don't. Ever seen a tanker truck? A septic truck? 90% of them are shiny polished aluminum or stainless. No accidents caused.
Load More Replies...I freaking love this....ik it's dangerous and impractical but golly it sure is shiny! I love shiny things
This would make a good getaway car. The color varies depending on where you are in relation to the car. 10 different witnesses, 10 different colors of car.
Load More Replies...“If Jaguar’s intention was to guarantee attention on the launch then they certainly achieved it. There was a proper buzz waiting for the reveal and I know some of the guests were desperately hoping for the unveiling of some hideous monstrosity. And of course, it wasn’t hideous, but it is seriously different,” Dodds says.
“It’s much bigger, bolder, and more disruptive than I imagined. It will turn heads. Not everyone will like it, but I say thank God for that. Inspector Morse wouldn’t go near it, but if his grandson has just launched a cybersecurity startup then he might.”
This Simpsons Themed Car Crafted From Keycaps
I Don’t Know Where To Start…
I Mean, It Looks Amazingly Bad
Meanwhile, Manfredi Ricca, the global chief strategy officer at the brand consultancy Interbrand, which has worked with Bugatti to relaunch Mini and BMW, said that Jaguar’s campaign was a good one. “Flashback to two weeks ago. Nobody’s particularly interested in Jaguar. Out of the blue, a 30-second video is released. Millions immediately turn their heads. In the space of 24 hours, Jaguar is part of the global conversation, having shown no product,” she said.
“Today’s reality is that the number of people celebrating Jaguar’s heritage far surpasses those actually wanting its cars. Museums can live on the past alone; commercial businesses can’t—they must turn whatever heritage they have into something that a sufficient number of customers can be willing to pay enough for,” Ricca explained, adding that the Type 00 will seduce potential customers with its fierce innovation.
Someone Dial 911
Need More Wheels
1968 Ford Mustang Coupe Unicorn Pride Parade Car
There are so many motor vehicles around the world that it’s hard to count them all. Doing so would probably cost too much time and money, and by the time you’re done, you’d have to count them all over again because the situation will have changed.
The best you can do is estimate the numbers. Automotive industry research firm Hedges & Company states that there should be around 1.47 billion (that’s ‘billion’ with a ‘b’) vehicles worldwide.
This Double Ended Van Thing
Found In Downtown Fresno, Ca. Someone Covered A Geo Metro With Pennies. Possibly Doubled The Value Of The Car
Is that a 1943 Copper Lincoln Wheat Cent in the middle of the hood?
Saw This Nightmare On Facebook And Had To Share
That looks like AI. Look what's going on with the people in the background.
The Drive reports that China has the most cars in the entire world, standing at around 415 million registered vehicles back in 2022. That’s around 1 car per 3.5 people at the time. However, China isn’t the only region that loves driving.
The North American continent boasts the highest concentration of cars per capita, at around 710 vehicles per 1k people. In the United States, there were roughly 278 million registered cars back in 2021, which comes out to around 1 car per 1.2 people.
If Gonorrhea Had A Vehicle
Heard You Guys Might Appreciate This Velvet Mercedes I Saw
I Have This Cat Sitting Every Day, At 7am, On A Weird Car, Staring At Me. This Happens Without Fail, And Has Been For Over A Year
In Asia, there are around 543 million cars on the road. Europe is next up with 413 million automobiles on the road, followed by North America with 358 million cars on the road.
However, in South America, the roads are far less busy, with 84 million cars driven on them. It’s still a lot nominally, but not in relation to other continents. In Africa, there are 26 million cars on the roads. Meanwhile, if you happen to find yourself in Antarctica, you’d come across 50 cars, in total.
Car Covered In Hot Wheels
Map Car
Hypermiller
As per Statista, 167 million Americans had a driver’s license in 1990. In 2016, that number had grown to a whopping 222 million. Consumers from the United States tend to prefer Asian manufacturers and American carmakers.
For example, the most popular foreign car brand in the US is Toyota, with 2 million of these vehicles sold in 2018. Other well-regarded brands include Ford (2.5 million cars purchased) and GM (3 million cars bought).
This Shrek Car That Rolled Into Work Today
This Car Belongs To One Of My Neighbors. The Interior Is Upholstered With Leopard Print Too Lmao
I Live In Riyadh. I Drive By This Car Every Morning!
Though driving can be as fun as it is useful, it’s vital to prioritize your safety, and that of your passengers, as well as other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. According to the World Health Organization, 1.35 million people lose their lives on roadways each year, which is around 3,700 fatalities each day. Around half of the victims are pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists.
The WHO reports that car crash injuries are the 8th leading cause of death for all age groups, worldwide. Meanwhile, car crash injuries are the leading cause of loss of life for young people aged 5 to 29 years old.
My Friend's Neighbour's Car, Runs On Fire Wood
Wood gas. Common for getting around during fuel rationing during the Second World War.
360° Seeing Car
... If that vehicle's license plate does not read 'ARGUS', the owner missed a bet.
Steampunk Wheels
Please don't downvote me for this genuine question. A lot of things that are mounted are glued or attached to these cars, if they come loose/free when they are driving at high speed, aren't they at risk of becoming projectiles and hence a risk to others on the road? Genuinely curious as to how a lot of these can be legal?
My thoughts. Most of these cars are outright dangerous. Should be illegal, as they are in most EU countries.
Load More Replies...Some funny, some clever, some witty, and some god-awful vehicles here but I don't see anything deserving of "shame".
I think some of them are dangerous in traffic, so that's the only reason for "shame" I see here.
Load More Replies...I don't think (most of) these should be shamed, rather they should be celebrated. Celebrated for their creativity, for their humor, for their independent streak. I honestly can't tell one model of car from another anymore. Keep 'em comin!
Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that the heavier the car, the more gas it takes. Many of these have added so much weight to their car that they may be paying way more for gas than necessary.
Most of these would definitely be illegal where I come from, but I realized the real reason I don't come across cars covered in bottle caps and whatnot must be the weather. No one who has to regularly wipe snow or ice off their car would be dumb enough to try this.
A guy I knew in high school astroturfed his 90s Ford Taurus. That's the strangest one I ever saw.
I don't know why we are here to shame these vehicles, people being unique have to be squashed? Most of them are fun, and probably totally illegal lol.
I think most of these cars are legal in the states, minus the welded ones
Load More Replies...Please don't downvote me for this genuine question. A lot of things that are mounted are glued or attached to these cars, if they come loose/free when they are driving at high speed, aren't they at risk of becoming projectiles and hence a risk to others on the road? Genuinely curious as to how a lot of these can be legal?
My thoughts. Most of these cars are outright dangerous. Should be illegal, as they are in most EU countries.
Load More Replies...Some funny, some clever, some witty, and some god-awful vehicles here but I don't see anything deserving of "shame".
I think some of them are dangerous in traffic, so that's the only reason for "shame" I see here.
Load More Replies...I don't think (most of) these should be shamed, rather they should be celebrated. Celebrated for their creativity, for their humor, for their independent streak. I honestly can't tell one model of car from another anymore. Keep 'em comin!
Correct me if I'm wrong but my understanding is that the heavier the car, the more gas it takes. Many of these have added so much weight to their car that they may be paying way more for gas than necessary.
Most of these would definitely be illegal where I come from, but I realized the real reason I don't come across cars covered in bottle caps and whatnot must be the weather. No one who has to regularly wipe snow or ice off their car would be dumb enough to try this.
A guy I knew in high school astroturfed his 90s Ford Taurus. That's the strangest one I ever saw.
I don't know why we are here to shame these vehicles, people being unique have to be squashed? Most of them are fun, and probably totally illegal lol.
I think most of these cars are legal in the states, minus the welded ones
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