40 Times Car Owners And Designers Took Things Way Too Far And Got Shared On This Facebook Group
When it comes to the automotive universe, there's no end to human creativity. But while some rides leave us awestruck and seem like a wonder to behold, there are also drivers who go way overboard with their modifications, ending up with stupidity on wheels. Just think about it, we're walking down the street or driving down the highway, and something so bizarre passes by us that we just have to do a double-take.
So many questions cross our minds: what, who, and, most importantly, why would anyone ever buy that? Well, there’s a place on the internet that might help us find some answers. Enter the Facebook group called Ugly, Odd & Unique Automotive Masterpieces which offers its members exactly what it promises. With 203K car enthusiasts and counting, this community serves as a great place to both shame and spark intriguing discussions about unusual rides people come across.
Whether drivers wanted to stand out from the crowd or designers had zero clue about what they were doing, this community is dedicated to exposing them all. Bored Panda has collected some of the most entertaining examples this group had to offer, so continue scrolling and upvote the ones that baffled you most!
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I agree. The outside is pretty cool, the inside looks like a dusty old cabin in the woods...
Load More Replies...For all the people looking to ride in it, 12 Tribes is always recruiting new "members"! Have fun!
"They're creepy and they're kooky Mysterious and spooky"
Load More Replies...I have the back half of a bmw e30 that I am doing this with, except mine will be a small, enclosed trailer (to pull behind my e30, obviously!) as opposed to a hauler.
Let’s be honest, the vast majority of us opt for pretty standard rides. Whether it’s an old Volkswagen or a trusted Toyota, people often prefer function over form. You see, any car that is in good condition can be a true wonder to behold. And extremely convenient when all you need to do is run some errands, get from point A to point B, and visit your loved ones.
But the Ugly, Odd & Unique Automotive Masterpieces Facebook group lets us in on a whole different world. Ever since it was founded in February 2020, it has amassed car fanatics from far and wide to share their insights about the most ridiculous vehicles that couldn’t be found in any auto store. After all, there are endless possibilities for what you can do with your car if you only have the imagination.
If the plate doesn't say ELROY I'll be very disappointed!
Load More Replies...The only thing I really like about it is that it's named after me. hahaha 😁
The original Jupiter steam locomotive was built in 1868.
Load More Replies...Lots of seniors in Florida living in associations pimp their carts. It's a running joke I guess. Looks fun!
As you’re scrolling through this list, you’ll notice that some drivers wish to stick out like a sore thumb and really show off their personalities. While the fact that taste is subjective is nothing new, some of these cars would have been better off the road. Adding strange sculptures on the exterior, lowering the suspension to the point it’s almost impossible to drive, or choosing to do such bizarre paint jobs that leave everyone scratching their heads in confusion are just a few things from the list.
But if you still believe that having a one-of-a-kind car is your thing, you’re probably looking into the car modding scene to be able to fully express yourself whilst on the road. Well, we previously reached out to an expert in the field, Gianni Lamanuzzi, to learn more about car modifications and why so many enthusiasts find them fascinating.
Lamanuzzi is a car aficionado and founder of Status Error, a place to find clothing and merchandise for people who love the automotive, skate, and BMX lifestyle and culture. He celebrates beautifully upgraded and altered cars on his Instagram account and told us he often feels inspired by them. You see, he managed to make a career from the modified car scene, so he owes it a lot.
Truly a work of art! I don't think that it is meant to be driven, but rather admired as an art piece.
W.o.w. that is AWESOME. And you better avoid rainy days with this car.
do you reallly need more car if you only need it to go from a to b? maybe getting groceries is a bit difficult..
Only if you want to make it out alive after a car accident
Load More Replies...This is a Brazilian car called the Obvio! 828. It isn't a modification by somebody.
There was a VW Beetle near our home with a key stuck to it's back. So Cute !
Load More Replies...I've seen large men getting out of cars like this. It's pretty comical.
Transformers the early years - Bumblebee was actually a carpenter bee
Is there no yearly road-worthiness test in the USA? In the UK there's no way that would pass the MOT.
Sadly, no. I really wish there were. It would prevent a lot of problems and dangerous situations on our highways!
Load More Replies...BMW Isetta. Very nice little bubble car and quite valuable. I'd dearly like to ram the gun up the backside of whoever did that to the poor little thing.
That was my first thought as well. Why would you assault an Isetta like this, particularly an early version like this.
Load More Replies...I would like to see, if the car need to go forward before firing that gun. Or it maybe flip over.
Luckily that is not a relevant point when making a Technical.
Load More Replies...First, he told Bored Panda what a car mod (modification) actually is: "[It's] when you make a change to a car that doesn’t come from the factory as standard. From something as simple as changing out some interior light bulbs to glow a different color, to going all out and cutting up the car to add a body kit or even changing an engine. If it changes the car from standard form, it’s a mod!"
When asked which car alterations look good and which ones simply don’t, he guessed that everyone is going to have a different opinion on this. "For me, the first modifications I look into doing are usually adjusting the ride height (coilover suspension, air bags, shorter springs) and changing the wheels. Be it a color change, a better-looking tire, or even a whole new aftermarket wheel, I personally think these are good places to start."
"If I was being sensible though, I’d probably look more into starting with engine mods. Make sure the engine is running the best it can, which can be something as simple as upgrading your air filter."
"Why does a chicken coop only have two doors?" -- "Because if it had four doors it would be a sedan."
Load More Replies...Once a car has been chopped like this one, they become essentially impossible to restore. It could never be anything other than a copy of every other chopped coupe.
Load More Replies...It looks like the Batmobile survived a fire and was left in the rubble for ten years and was finally dug up and put straight back on the road...
I have a sneaky suspicion that it isn't roadworthy/legal. . Sometimes because you can doesn't mean that you should.
They're not missing. He placed it at the back for balance. Under the house
Load More Replies...But when people come up with improvements that will damage the car or put other people in danger, modifications like these are downright useless and even harmful, the founder of Status Error argued. "From experience, I wouldn’t recommend chopping your suspension springs to lower your ride height," he said.
"I think [taste] is subjective because people absolutely love different things in the car mod scene, it’s like fashion for cars," Lamanuzzi added. "For example, I once had a Porsche that I painted a non-factory color. I thought it was the best thing I’d ever done and all of my friends really loved it."
However, the Porsche community was up in arms: "It wasn’t something that Porsche would do. I’d say 90% of them would have burned it if they had the chance!"
Maybe it raises up when you ride it, I have seen this with other motorcycles.
Load More Replies...Custom build by Zillers Garage, a HUGELY respected custom builder. The stance is only when parked, suspension rises when started. Fully functional and ridiculously awesome
🤦🏻♀️ I am so sorry. Didn’t even think about that. SPOILER ALERT!
Load More Replies...It’s the car from the Cars movie. (Ambiguous, I know.) The car is a villain who plays music to get Mack to fall asleep, causing Lightning McQueen to slide out of the trailer and onto Route 66.
This isn't modified, it's a Subaru Sambar 360! I love little kei cars like this!
It's a Subaru 360. They're a handful to own, both literally and figuratively.
Load More Replies...The Facebook group in question is full of car enthusiasts who are obsessed with sharing opinions about ambitious car projects and discussing how impressive (or not) they are. According to Lamanuzzi, we enjoy looking at this content because we love to see what new things people are up to. "The car scene has some seriously talented people among it and it’s always moving forward fast. Most days you will see something new that has never been done. It also gives you inspiration and ideas to work on your own car if it’s something you’re doing."
I don't know what this is... and I don't know why I want one... but I do.
Artistic as all get-out. Don't know how it could be ridden, but definitely artistic.
How to ruin a very expensive classic car. E-type prices have gone through the roof in recent years!
Except you don't know the history behind the original vehicle, maybe they weren't able to salvage the frame or chassis and repurposed the body in a tastefully done resto mod. Rust issues were and continue to be a real thing with older cars.
Load More Replies...I don't get the hate for this car, we don't know the story on it's chassis or frame, it could have been completely rotted out but they were able to save the shell. It's not like they completely hacked it up and turned it into something that it's not, it's still very much an E-Type, just modernized a bit, I think it looks freaking amazing!
don't downvote this person just for having an opinion !!!
Load More Replies...Not a good way to divide a car. One got the engine, other got the trunk. If it me I have car divided in middle from front fender to back fender. Everyone gets part of engine, trunk, seats, 2 doors ..... umm will have to work out something about steering wheel.
Looks like an ad for whatever #LawyerGarage is, not an actual result of divorce. ;)
Load More Replies...The car sits on airbags and has normal clearance when driving
Load More Replies...All the kids enjoyed the sparking light show when nana went out for her Sunday drives.
I think it is actually sitting on the ground, you would loose all that great paint and chrome the second you took off.
If you're thinking of trying it out for yourself, Lamanuzzi advised you to always go with your gut. "Don’t let other people’s opinions alter the goal you have in your head. Sure, take some ideas and a little advice, but if someone is downright negative about what you’re doing, then just ignore them."
"If you listened to what other people had to say each time, then everything would be the same, and nothing would stand out. Never shy away from putting your crazy ideas out there on social media because it absolutely works both ways. If people are complimenting you on what you’re doing, then it can give you the biggest buzz to get out there and do more modifying," he concluded.
But its Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds (the remake, with Nicholas Cage)
Load More Replies...Basically every vehicle that looks this low has air bag suspension, you raise it up before driving it around.
Load More Replies...You must have been a great artist then cause my cars didn't even look like cars
Load More Replies...The thought of a vehicle with impacted a**l glands is ruining my afternoon
Load More Replies...Considering EVERY place you drive has a pothole or speed bump, you're gonna get your teeth jarred out of your head!
Kind of the reverse of all those vehicles that yahoos have lifted and turn into 4-wheel drive, off road monsters.
If you hit a speed bump it would either crumple the front...or you'd go flying!
I don't get why this is on here, that's an actual truck that was actually built by Dodge. And it's gorgeous.
It does look like a Dodge from the way the roof and back of the cab are one piece, bit I don't know if they made a crew cab back then....Ok, looks like they did make a crew cab as early as 1961.
Load More Replies...You can already see the stress in the centre of the chassis, this will also break in half.
I mean.. Not mad at it.. Just looks like an alternate route vehicle history could have taken..
This reminds me of the fancy redneck vehicles from Tom and Jerry cartoons. The car that Jerry's crazy uncle always rolled up in
Okay, but did you notice how the undercarriage dips in the middle? Seems dangerous.
Lol these guys have a youtube channel called Garage 54, they do all kinds of crazy stuff with cars
People said it was a midlife crisis when he built this. But honestly he's so much happier now. He's like a pneu man.
I'm worried that this good man is trying to compensate for something...
DIY: how to make a tank out of fake Fiat (Ziguli is a Soviet copy of Fiat). A perfect all-wheel-drive high clearance car for Russian tundra.
A traffic hazard. If it's not forbidden it surely should be.
Load More Replies...Just as long as its a replica. If you do that to a real one you deserve your own special place in hell.
"Look, I have a lot of money and I don't know what to do with it! "
Those pointy things are pedestrian killers and would be very illegal here in the Netherlands.
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If you've ever done engine work on a cab-foreward van, you'll think this is EXTREMELY practical.
Load More Replies...I'm going to call them Switchback. *transformation noises*
Load More Replies...Looks like something Jeremy Clarkson would build..... And then throw from a high building.
It's basically zip-tied together, just like all of the other "great" things in life.
At the 43th annual convention of the grandistic royal order of the nobles of the Ali Baba temple of the Shrine!
Ikr! What an a*****e for doing what he wanted to do with his own money!
Load More Replies...With the right engine and suspension, I'll bet that car can go anywhere!
If your boss knows you have that car, you can never call in due to road conditions.
Maybe a little better traction with the lift and the big a** tires
This could be what people see at night when they think they've seen a UFO.
Damnit...I saw this one and thought I was having a stroky migraine starting up...
Am I the only one that thought it said "Norman Bates Cycle Shop" at first?
Am I the only one who thinks this is Vector from Despicable Me’s motorcycle right here?
Why do I feel like they took "Crotch rocket" too seriously? I mean come-on you can see it.
Seems to me that front fender would act like a rudder and catch the wind if you took a turn at any appreciable speed.
Taking the '"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds" to a whole other level.
Roadkill, where every 3am bad automotive idea gets tried
Load More Replies...I don't get this article. Maybe it's me... I would seriously (with a couple exceptions) drive every single one of these.... Naked at burning man maybe but every single one of them.
Stubby Bob!!!!! For those that do not know about Stubby Bob, Roadkill episode 44 on Motortrend. Orginally a 1950 Ford F6 2-ton dump truck.
yeah, but I had to think about which way the wheel turns to work out what will happen.
Load More Replies...Mercedes X196R electric concept car and Porsche Le Man's 2035 electric concept car.
Load More Replies...Imagine tooling through the airport on this thing, going from one gate to another.
Load More Replies...Mazda Suitcase Car! I really want one, but unfortunately it was never mass produced
Mike Jittlov did it first ("The Wizard of Speed and Time")... and it didn't even have to be opened up.
And, by the way, it was a briefcase not a suitcase.
Load More Replies...i remember seeing this on some tv show YEARS ago. Thinking maybe early-mid 90s? not sure though.
it had an unfortunate tendency to mince troops
Load More Replies...Probably riding in an ambulance 20 mins after this photo was taken
Gonna need a spatula to clean the track after this run
Load More Replies...Drag racing motorcycles is troublesome because motorcycles have an inherently high center of gravity which makes them likely to do a wheelie, which is very bad for control. This was an attempt to make the center of gravity and low as possible and put as much power to the pavement as they could.
Load More Replies...A whole different version of "texting while driving". This time with a nap involved.
Basically a commercial vehicle with a standard pickup bed. I've seen a few Ford F-650 and F-750's like this.
Cooter, the mechanic from Dukes Of Hazzard lives in the next county over. He has a Dukes Of Hazzard museum/giftshop. I've never been. I want to go, but nobody wants to go with me.It wouldn't be as much fun alone.
WTH? Would go there at once if I could... alas I don't even live in the US
Load More Replies...Imagine running some shine and making the delivery before the customer even ordered it...Now THATS service.
3. well now they can finally have their wish and return to Antebellum era Georgia
This is a copy of "Drag-u-la", as driven by Grandpa Munster in the "Musters" TV show. The original was built by George Barris for the TV show.
This is the the "Beatnik Bandit", a custom car created in 1961 by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. The car featured a clear bubble canopy. Speed and direction were controlled by a central joystick in the cabin.
These crazy hot rods were really cool in the 1960s. I prefer restored cars, but that's just me.
What is it with all these cars that are so low to the ground they could not even drive over a grain of sand?!
Another one that would not fare well against speedbumps or potholes...
Can someone explain the point of the body of a car being on the ground? 🤷🏽♀️
This looks like the the car from a movie called redline
Load More Replies...Yep. DBS I think. This is gorgeous. Who compiled this post? Some amazing vehicles + some monstrosities all under the "Stupidity on Wheels" headline. C'mon Bored Panda... do better. This is just silly.
Load More Replies...Maltese busses, taken out of service long ago when Arriva took over from the private bus operators in 2011. Lots were scrapped before the rest were salvaged and are now being restored to pristine condition.
I've been on the old Maltese buses. That was in 2008. This looks incredible
Load More Replies...Oh dear...looks like the A-team has been hit by high gas prices too.
There's a guy that has 1 of these fully mechanically restored halfway through restoring the body/ interior near me. Really nice piece of americana there
🎶He's the man, the man with the Midas touch... a spider's touch. Such a cold finger. Beckons you to enter his web of sin...but don't go in🎵
Load More Replies...Are cars road legal in 'Murica when they have a big as engine poking out the hood?
My father would be yelling at this car owner. He had a corvette when he was young. What a crime!
It's definitely at least 1965 in the photo though.
Load More Replies...Where's the stupidity? That's a beautiful Z-28 Camaro! Nothing stupid about it!
The cover for the blower on the hood is too high. How are you supposed to see past it?
Load More Replies...Looks like a Chevy Impala made into a El Camino... but 😆 I'm not 100% sure about it.
Load More Replies...Don't ask me why... but I think it looks like if sandals (from a socks-wearing male) and some awkward leather flip-flops had a crippled baby.
Agreed.. The color is kinda plain imo but otherwise this is pretty nice.
Load More Replies...Beautiful. I wouldn't be surprised if it came out of the factory like this.
These builds remind me of the Hot Wheels Attack Pack line, minus the teeth...
It's an amphibious vehicle. The tires keep it afloat on water.
Load More Replies...The Cadillac Cyclone is a concept car built in 1959 by Cadillac. The Cyclone was never mass-produced as a production model. It currently resides within the GM Heritage Collection.[
Shelby Daytona? If original worth restoring. These are rare and priceless.
If I remember correctly, it was an original that someone found sitting in a relative's garage
Load More Replies...So CUTE! I wonder if it's possible to buy one - I've got several motorbike enthusiasts in the family. They'd make great gifts!
Lovely '57 Chevy Belair. I like the '55 better, but this is a good restore.
We had one growing up, light blue and white. Mom would tell us not to put our foot through the hole in the floor where we could see the road going by. LOL!
Load More Replies...I think this is a screenshot of a car from the first Sims game
It didnt really explode with greater frequency than any other car with the fuel tank mounted behind the axle, which was fairly common at the time.
Load More Replies...'cause they go splodey! Who knew any of these things still existed?
Load More Replies...This is just a list of cars curated by someone that has no clue. Some are stock vehicles, some are well done custom jobs and maybe one or two are actually stupid, the green car with the bookshelf on the back comes to mind. And then there are all the comments by non-car people calling the air suspension cars unsafe because they don't understand that they raise up for driving. I would say they had airbags but that would also confuse the non-car people.
I’m sensing a title name change in the future….”Stupidity on wheels” doesn’t really speak to this grouping of cars
Why, when the group you nicked the pictures from is called "Ugly, Odd & Unique Automotive Masterpieces" did you come up with a title for this that implied they were all stupidity when they're obviously not.
I think "stupidity on wheels" is very harsh for all but a couple of these cars. Some of them are absolutely amazing.
I don't think "Stupidity" was the proper word for a lot of these vehicles. Some were just beautiful, several were unique, and quite a few were pointless; an some were in mid restoration. An several were lo riders with air suspension. So they are setting low when parked so they look odd. An yes some were stupid, but most were not...so maybe someone didn't understand what they were doing idk?
Different doesn't mean stupid. A lot of these took a lot of skilled work.
There are some very cool cars, some old photos, some normal build cars and a few CGIs and a scale model. That brings me to the question: what kind of person declares these things (obviously without a lot of knowledge about cars or models ord CGI) as"odd", an "odd" person (mentally speaking)...? Very strange.
Yep. This post had me screaming at the computer. Titled and compiled by somebody who just doesn't understand vehicles. Only a few were actually "stupid". Some were ugly or odd but many were rare and well executed customization. Bad title and these vehicles don't go together at all. A stock Aston Martin? C'mon Bored Panda, do better...
Load More Replies...This is just a list of cars curated by someone that has no clue. Some are stock vehicles, some are well done custom jobs and maybe one or two are actually stupid, the green car with the bookshelf on the back comes to mind. And then there are all the comments by non-car people calling the air suspension cars unsafe because they don't understand that they raise up for driving. I would say they had airbags but that would also confuse the non-car people.
I’m sensing a title name change in the future….”Stupidity on wheels” doesn’t really speak to this grouping of cars
Why, when the group you nicked the pictures from is called "Ugly, Odd & Unique Automotive Masterpieces" did you come up with a title for this that implied they were all stupidity when they're obviously not.
I think "stupidity on wheels" is very harsh for all but a couple of these cars. Some of them are absolutely amazing.
I don't think "Stupidity" was the proper word for a lot of these vehicles. Some were just beautiful, several were unique, and quite a few were pointless; an some were in mid restoration. An several were lo riders with air suspension. So they are setting low when parked so they look odd. An yes some were stupid, but most were not...so maybe someone didn't understand what they were doing idk?
Different doesn't mean stupid. A lot of these took a lot of skilled work.
There are some very cool cars, some old photos, some normal build cars and a few CGIs and a scale model. That brings me to the question: what kind of person declares these things (obviously without a lot of knowledge about cars or models ord CGI) as"odd", an "odd" person (mentally speaking)...? Very strange.
Yep. This post had me screaming at the computer. Titled and compiled by somebody who just doesn't understand vehicles. Only a few were actually "stupid". Some were ugly or odd but many were rare and well executed customization. Bad title and these vehicles don't go together at all. A stock Aston Martin? C'mon Bored Panda, do better...
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