Chances are you've never seen the cars on this list before. This is because they are extremely unusual and even unique.
In the machine list different years, so that you can familiarize yourself with the concepts of both recent seasons and the beginning of the twentieth century. So, what are they, the most amazing machines on the planet?
In the early twentieth century, it was not uncommon for automotive designers to design airplanes, and vice versa. Perhaps this explains why many cars seem more suitable for flying than for driving on asphalt. This German car tiny sizes were produced from the middle of the last century until 1964. It was equipped with small engine and weighed only a couple of centners.
Imagine that you can accelerate to a hundred kilometers per hour in 1.8 seconds! That you can go at a speed of more than five hundred kilometers per hour! Well, it all embodies this powerful car with an engine of 5000 thousand Horse power. It was designed in Dubai. Apparently, everyone loves it on a grand scale - not only is the tallest building in the world located there, but now the most fast car. However, not everyone will be able to get it, since the price is approximately one million dollars.
This is not the prototype of the famous "Beetle" from Volkswagen. This is an American-made car that appeared at the very beginning of the development of the automotive industry. It was released in the thirties and forties. It was developed by William Stout, a former director of Ford. Despite the intimidating appearance, the car was considered extremely innovative. He was the first family minivan, as well as the first car with independent suspension, which guaranteed a smooth ride, amazing for those times.
This is an unusual sports car powered by solar battery, and the first of its kind to be considered perfectly legal in Australia. The car can travel eight hundred kilometers and develops a speed of up to 150 kilometers per hour.
This is a micro car with a single cylinder engine, which was originally developed in Italy. Although production began there, the design was licensed in other countries, from Brazil to Germany. There were many manufacturers, but the BMW version turned out to be the most popular. It sold over 160,000 copies in its six years of release.
This three-wheeled car was produced in the forties in Los Angeles. The company that created this model lasted only a year. Glen Davis didn't know how to run a business, so the business failed. But the car could be popular - three hundred pre-orders were made! Only 13 cars were produced, after which Davis went bankrupt.
And here is another example of what happens when aircraft factories start making cars. This single-door microcar was produced from 1956 to 1958 by a German aircraft manufacturer called Heinkel. Before starting to produce microcars, the company created high-end bombers for the Luftwaffe.
This car stands out from the others on this list in that it is officially the smallest. It is so small that modern smart cars seem like giants next to it. It was advertised as a means of transport designed for one person and his bag of purchases. It doesn’t even have room for a reversal mechanism – if the driver is at a dead end, he needs to turn the car over manually. Unfortunately, only 27 of the original machines have survived. Because of this, collectors buy the model at auction for six figures.
ETV
This alien looking car is something completely unique. The car was designed by Mike Vetter. The design either conquers or seems completely repulsive. However, in any case, we can agree that the look of the car is unique and worthy of this list. You can buy such a vehicle for a six-figure sum.
Modern standards would not allow the use of such a car, however, before they were available. This is a car that could move on water! This is an extremely original model, ahead of its time. Nowadays, manufacturers no longer have such a flight of imagination. A look at the cars of the past gives you an idea of how innovative the golden years of the automotive industry were.
Surprisingly, this car can actually be driven on the streets, even though it seems more suitable for racing. The model was created for everyday life, not for the race track. But it will not be easy to acquire it, because only 12 pieces are produced annually, and the starting price exceeds half a million dollars.
This model was created by Rust Heinz, owner of the food company of the same name. This car seems appropriate in the 21st century, but the blueprint and prototypes appeared in the early 20th. The creator wanted to invent something different from all other cars. Now such a car would cost $200,000. Unfortunately, in mass production he never hit because Heinz died in 1939.
This futuristic-style car has been in production for a year now. In 2012, the model was presented as a concept, and then put into production. hybrid car can travel 700 kilometers and develops a speed of almost 300 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the car is much more affordable than it might seem - the novelty costs about $ 130,000.
This is a sports car limited edition, which is not only the most expensive in history, but also the first produced in the Middle East. It was developed by a company based in Lebanon and now based in Dubai. For such a car, you need to pay more than three million dollars. It accelerates to a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour in 2.8 seconds. The seats are decorated with gold thread, and the interior lighting is decorated with fifteen-carat diamonds.
Buick LeSabre
The modern Buick is no longer similar to its predecessor, produced in 1951. It was unique car, inspired by designer Harley Earl jet engine, which was then a revolutionary technology.
This is one of the few cars of the 80s that could still look appropriate on the streets. It resembles modern environmentally friendly cars, however, it is not equipped with the “greenest” gasoline engine.
Until 2011, this car was the most popular electric car in US history. All changed models from Tesla. Despite the fact that these cars seem small and compact, they have a fairly long wheelbase.
This unusual car resembles the shape of a shoe. It was developed for everyday use in urban environments. Unfortunately, you can drive on such a car no more than a hundred kilometers, but the car costs only $ 30,000.
This car was created for ordinary urban families. An unusual model with a rear engine stands out from the rest of the cars on the list.
Elegant and expressive lines make this car stand out. It seems truly gigantic, although its interior is not so spacious.
1957 Aurora
This American car was designed by the Catholic priest Alfred Giuliano. Before becoming a priest, he studied at an art school and dreamed of creating cars. Unfortunately, things did not go beyond the prototype.
Produced from 1956 to 1975 Czech car deserves its place on the list. It was created as luxury novelty, but he also performed well in the races.
This is a prototype racing car, created by the Italian master Pininfarina. The company created not only cars, but also yachts, trams, trains and planes. This model- the most famous creation of Pininfarina.
You are mistaken if you think that the times when Citroens amazed the automotive community with outrageous style and unconventional technical solutions, have sunk into oblivion. After a series of debuts of new, but absolutely trivial models, "two chevrons" released a car that can please connoisseurs of the brand. And not only them. E-Mehari is the reincarnation of Mehari - iconic car, produced in 1968-1988. Like the prototype, it is a kind of compilation between an SUV and a buggy. The body is open, the interior is four-seater. Unlike its predecessor new Citroen does without an internal combustion engine. The source of movement is a 50-kilowatt electric motor and a lithium-metal-polymer battery with a capacity of 30 kWh. Power reserve - 200 km. So far, E-Mehari is sold only in Europe. The issue of deliveries to Russia is not even considered.
Hyundai Veloster (no longer supplied to Russia)
Hyundai has always been a healthy conservatism, but when creating the Veloster, Korean designers decided to tear the patterns to shreds. And they did it! Their brainchild is a four-door hatchback with an asymmetric body: on the left side there is one wide door, and on the right - two. Moreover, the handle for opening the rear "gate" is disguised as a rear pillar.
The driver's seat is also decorated in a non-banal way: U-shaped door handles, flowing like melted ice cream, the center console. But you can’t clear up behind - even people of average height rest their heads against the glass of the sloping tailgate. In addition, in order to leave the salon, one of the passengers in the back row will have to disturb either the driver or the neighbor on the right. Veloster is supplied with two variants of 1.6-liter gasoline engine. In atmospheric incarnation, it produces 132 hp, in turbocharged form - 186.
The most unusual production cars
Mercedes-AMG G65 (price from 21,000,000 rubles)
Gelendvagen with Range Rover are perhaps the most iconic off-road vehicles in the world. And how else, because their pedigree has more than a dozen years. But if the “Englishman” has already changed several generations over the years, then Mercedes, regularly modernized, is produced in its previous form. He retained the frame, and solid bridges, and three locks in the transmission: interaxle and interwheel. It is clear why this car is considered one of the the best all-terrain vehicles planets. But the most surprising thing is that with such an antediluvian chassis design, Gelendvagen has sports modification. And what! Mercedes managed to supply Gelik with a turbocharged V12 engine. The power of the 6.0-liter engine is 630 hp and the torque is 1000 Nm. Thanks to this potential, this iron cabinet is able to teleport up to a hundred in 5.3 seconds. Fire! And the price is crazy: in the base, the G65 costs 21,000,000 rubles - 5 million more than the Bentley Bentayga.
The most unusual production cars
Range Rover Evoque Convertible (price from 4,233,000 rubles)
Evoque Convertible is the only convertible crossover in Russia. Created on the basis of the three-door Ewok, the convertible looks extremely attractive. It is equally beautiful both with the top folded and with the top up. Unlike all-metal modifications, the cabriolet has a four-seat interior - the rear sofa is profiled for two. And if the “gallery” of passenger convertibles comparable in size is a little crowded, then there is enough space in all directions - a high roof helps out. Convertible is equipped with a 2.0-liter 240-horsepower petrol turbo engine providing excellent dynamics. The convertible handles even more interestingly than regular Ewoks. After all, its front suspension is attached to the subframe directly, and not through silent blocks: the vibration load has increased, but there is more driving pleasure. At the same time, in terms of cross-country ability, the Kubrick is in no way inferior to the traditional Ewok. However, its owner is unlikely to conquer off-road. Chic avenues - this is the native environment of the Range Rover without a roof.
The most unusual production cars
Renault Twizy (price from 799,000 rubles)
At a glimpse, Twizy can be mistaken for an ATV with a roof - its dimensions are too small (length 2.34 m). But it's still a car. Yes, and he has a steering wheel, and with an airbag. There are only two seats in the cabin: the driver is in front, and the passenger is right behind him. However, recently the plant launched the production of a cargo version of Cargo, in which the place of the passenger seat was taken by luggage compartment with a capacity of 200 liters. Access to it is carried out both through vertically opening side doors, and through the hinged rear. The most interesting thing is that Twizy is an electric car. It is equipped with an 8 kW electric motor and lithium-ion battery, which can be charged "to the brim" from a household outlet using an integrated cable in just 3.5 hours. The power reserve is 100 km and the maximum speed is 80 km/h.
The most unusual production cars
Smart Brabus Fortwo (price from 1,350,000 rubles)
The third-generation Smart, which debuted two years ago, is a versatile car. Its traditional form factor is a double three-door version. small car - front bumper only 2695 mm are separated from the rear. But you can’t call it cramped - two adults are accommodated comfortably. On the basis of the shorty, a Cabrio modification with a folding soft top. The most practical option is a five-door hatchback, which was not available in the previous generation. All modifications are equipped with a gasoline three-cylinder turbo engine with a working volume of 0.9 liters, developing 90 hp. In conjunction with it, a robot with two clutches works. But the most interesting versions bear the Brabus nameplate. This means that the engine has been boosted to 109 “horses”, the gearbox has acquired the function of a racing start, and exhaust system learned to growl angrily. Chassis has also undergone significant changes: increased suspension stiffness, ESP system received a sports algorithm of work, and steering became sharper and more informative high speeds. Except Smart Brabus You won't find sports cars in such a small format anymore.
The most unusual production cars
Renault Duster on tracks
And this car in our selection is out of standings. The Duster itself is not a particularly remarkable car. However, for him, in some European markets, an option is offered that makes the French crossover a real show-stopper. We are talking about a tracked chassis! The caterpillar module can be installed instead of conventional wheels in about an hour, after which the Duster turns into a super all-terrain vehicle, which does not care about virgin snow or muddy soil. Permeability is also facilitated by a sharp increase ground clearance, which occurs after the installation of "wheel substitutes". That's just the controllability of the Duster put on the tracks becomes tractor-like, as well as the dynamics. But for the phenomenal all-terrain qualities, you can easily forgive him all this.
It is an integral part of comfortable trips and nothing more. In this case, the first place comes out: engine reliability, modern electronics, internal comfort of the cabin and many other components. But today we will tell you which are the most unusual cars in the world not only delight connoisseurs of exclusivity, but also help to understand how great the imagination of designers and creators of such models is.
As a rule, the main driving force is the desire to stand out from the crowd. And by by and large we should be grateful to such people who "dilute" the traffic flow unusual model from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. Imagine how boring many residential areas are, and how much more pleasant it is to be in blocks with interesting architecture. It's the same with cars. Therefore, we have selected absolutely fantastic ones for you to show what lovers of their craft are capable of.
There is no limit to human imagination, but as for cars, the unusual ones can be divided: with an exclusive appearance, made from non-standard materials and with interesting features. So let's look at what automobile dreamers offer.
Car with an unusual appearance
They vary in shape, color and size. Some owners make it special, paint it at their own discretion, as a result you can see entire flower fields.
An amateur from the USA created the tiniest car. At the same time, she may well move along the road and has her own license plate and is very pleasing to those around her.
The most unusual cars can have the most fantastic shapes, imagine seeing on the road:
Enough interesting hybrid combines a car and a motorcycle, which have their own engines and both of these parts are quite functional. If desired, it can “transfer” from a car to a motorcycle within a few seconds.
"BMW M3", but not simple, but silver. Imagine how the chrome parts and body shine in the sun. Shine, and only. The car is just great, it drives great. The only precaution: you will have to move on it exclusively along empty streets with ideal road surface, otherwise only a garage. Restoration of scratches or impacts is very difficult.
Auto from non-standard materials
An exclusive hood can be made from improvised materials, which is what the masters use:
The designers of the plant with a worldwide reputation have created a transparent "Nissan". Like other cars of this brand, it can move perfectly and is equipped with all the necessary mechanisms. It is unlikely that you will meet him on the track, since the main purpose of such a Nissan was. When starting the engine, all the processes occurring inside are perfectly visible. Just this feature was used to advertise and promote sales of Ultra, Helix and Shell motor oils.
Whatever materials motorists and mechanics use to stand out from the crowd: imagine a Lamborghini made of wire with completely transparent “parts and mechanisms”.
Nature lovers have fun in their own way: they decorate the hood with lawn grass. Concerning convenience of questions, certainly, it is a lot of. And the word "corrosion" probably settles on the hood immediately after planting.
Clumsy cars
In a car, all parts and mechanisms, as well as the shape of the body, must be harmonious, but the most unusual cars in the world do not fit such parameters.
An unusual two-seater car in the form of a heart, apparently, was conceived for couples in love. However, the shape is only visible from above. And the rear view generally evokes the idea that this is a part of the body, which in a decent society is not worth mentioning.
Hindus also contribute to the creation of masterpieces. They created an unusual wooden model, fully consistent with the Indian style: with a large number of carvings, huge wheels and a body reminiscent of an ancient temple.
Cars with interesting features
Biysk inventors did something unusual based on " Nissan Maxima". Huge wheels, unusual techno-style shapes make Nissan not only noticeable, but also allow you to move in any snowfalls and
For most people, a car is a means of transportation. When choosing a "four-legged" friend for many motorists, engine reliability, equipment modern electronics, interior comfort and, of course, the exterior. But we want to tell and show such cars that can please only connoisseurs of exclusivity and demonstrate all the imagination of their designers.
This "bubble on wheels" is absolutely environmentally friendly, because it works on hydrogen fuel. From the cab of the car, the driver and passenger open full review, while the steering wheel you will not find. It is replaced by a convenient joystick. Another “highlight” is a soft luminescent body: no matter where you stick it, the panel will give in. Marketers concern Honda it is believed that such a machine will especially appeal to modern girls.
In the electric "automatic" passengers will have to sit in a "ladder", as in the cockpit of a fighter, which increases the field of view and also allows you to save personal space. This car has a fairly good maneuverability, not only on city roads, but also on the dirt road. There is one electric motor for each wheel, while the maximum speed that the car can reach is 120 km / h.
While it can not be touched and raced along the highway - the project is under development, but this unicycle can already be called the transport of the future. The appearance of the first models is planned for 2025. The large wheel has gyroscopic balancing technology, while the small one is designed for stabilization or can be used as a parking chassis. To make a turn, the driver will only need to lean in the right direction.
Nissan Pivo 2
The cabin of this small car can rotate 360 degrees, and the wheels can rotate 90. That is why the car can go not only back and forth, but also left and right, which greatly facilitates the parking process (especially for the fair sex). Nissan Pivo 2 runs on lithium-ion batteries, and a robotic assistant, made in the form of a funny monkey, is provided as a guide.
Porsche has always been associated with speed and great design. However, the concern's designers can also surprise. The Ferdinand GT3 RS, which is the slowest car ever produced by the company, became such a “miracle”: the thing is that this car does not have an engine, but it is driven by an elongated four-wheeled bicycle. Appearance is also deceptive: the body is made of ordinary plastic tubes, which are wrapped with gold tape.
Limousine = luxury and beautiful life. But what if you remove a few wheels and add outrageous? Then you get something between a car and a motorcycle. It was this limousine that Harley Davidson presented. Despite leather interior, a built-in bar and all kinds of audio and video systems, the car still remains an untamed beast, not everyone will dare to drive it.
Tankmobile
This is Magnitogorsk, baby! Pavel Shavrin, an engineer from this Ural town, invented and designed a real tank car based on the VAZ-2105. The caterpillar was made at one of the factories according to his custom order. The assembly of the machine took only six months. The car is not afraid of either snow or dirt, however, the traffic police did not understand the ideas, and vehicle did not pass inspection. Therefore, Pavel does not move far from his house in the village.
Tiny Meguru is made of bamboo and has huge folding fans instead of doors. The electric rickshaw is equipped with a compact engine, and the battery charge lasts for 40 hours of continuous travel, although the speed of the car does not exceed 40 km / h.
Lawn on wheels
All environmentalists should have such a machine, because it is completely covered with living turf, which, however, requires permanent care: the "glade" must be watered, otherwise the grass will dry and turn yellow, and also cut periodically. Perhaps the only negative in this car is that due to the layer of turf in the cabin, real tropical heat reigns.
This amphibious vehicle was developed back in 2004 in Switzerland. It is equipped with special underwater "wings" and retractable propellers - this design allows the machine to easily overcome deep-water obstacles at speeds up to 80 km / h. At the same time, the designers managed to do the impossible: the side "wings" are compactly hidden in the thresholds of the car, and the rear one can turn over 180 degrees and act as a rear wing when driving on land.
IN automotive industry there are not only traditional and well-known modifications of models. There are also unusual cars that occasionally flash in the traffic. But their appearance evokes positive emotions and surprise, and is also remembered for a long time.
Today we will introduce you to the most striking and original models of non-standard cars from around the world. We decided to highlight the most interesting car modifications and divide them into different groups to create our own rating. It may not be perfect, but all the models presented will someday certainly take their rightful place in the most famous world-class automotive museums or are already in them.
Design whims
The “design” category was the most difficult for us, since there are a fairly large number of truly original cars with an unusual body that were produced earlier and are currently being produced. But as a result, after lengthy disputes, 5 unusual cars who impressed us with their design delights.
5th place we gave sports car from Japan Mitsuoka Orochi. This sports car was produced in small batches from 2006 to 2014. It was at the end of production that the last updated version machines Orochi Final Edition, created in the amount of 5 pieces at a cost of about $ 125 thousand.
It was aimed only at local residents, so it is impossible to see this sports car outside the Japanese islands. It was for them that the “dragon-like” design was created, which was based on the appearance of a mythological animal with 8 heads of Yamata no Orochi.
4th place was given to the Ferrari FF. This car bears little resemblance to models of this brand. But it is the first all-wheel drive sports car created in Italy and at the same time a hatchback (three-door) in which four passengers can fit. It appeared in 2011 and today makes a strange impression, resembling an “ugly duckling” among other brand modifications more familiar to consumers.
The 3rd place in our rating of eye-catching original cars in terms of design solutions was taken by Tata Nano. This “baby”, made in India, has a slightly “bloated” body shape and an original, slightly silly-looking exterior design, which attracts attention. This is the most dangerous machine, as it completely failed all the tests. But she also has dignity - the most low cost in the world, amounting to $2.5 thousand.
2nd place - for the products of the American automobile industry Chevrolet SSR. This car is a convertible pickup. It was produced for 3 years (from 2003 to 2006), but could not become popular even with the local public, who prefer large and basic models.
This model has an unusual body that evokes associations with the image of cartoons rather than with a production car. It evokes smiles and memories of the old days, as small headlights combined with bulky fenders were a fashion trend in the mid-20th century.
But it is precisely this “appearance” of the Chevrolet SSR that makes the car special, causing interest in it, which served as the basis for its inclusion in our rating.
The Olympic pinnacle in the category of "unusual car design" is headed by the handsome Italian FIAT Multipla, which was released from 1999 to 2004. It is rather difficult to understand what goal the Italian designers pursued and what they wanted to achieve when creating the Fiat Multipla.
Exterior this car endowed with a stupid "two-story", the appearance of which can only be explained by the unsuccessful layout of the upper body element with the body part of the classic hatchback version. Of course, this model did not enjoy great success, so in 2004 FIAT returned to the usual body version.
Tricycle "miracle"
Today it is quite problematic to meet cars with three wheels. As a rule, they are represented by a small number of copies (ten, maximum, one hundred pieces). Our rating includes 4 models of cars of this type. One of them is a historical masterpiece, and the rest are modern developments and are even found on the roadways of various countries.
The first "three-wheeler" that opens our list was not quite a standard representative - Bond Bug under the number 700E. This unusual car was produced in 1971-74. in England. The originality of this transport was not only in the number of wheels, but also in the "appearance". The most attractive innovation was the door, which was the upper opening part of the body itself.
Bond Bug 700E is the representative double car, which was positioned as a sports option. By the way, this interested the English public. In most cases, Bond Bug 700Es were painted a tangerine, deep orange hue, making them stand out from the crowd. total weight. It should be noted that Bond Bug clubs still operate in England to this day, where regular meetings are held, as well as racing competitions are organized.
This ungainly pretty baby was presented in two body types: a pickup truck (two seats) and a hatchback (four seats). This three-wheeled shorty was created in China, but there was a demand for it in several countries, including the United States, where a batch of several thousand units was sent.
The second position of unusual "three-wheelers" can be given to a handsome man named Carver. The existence of this project did not last long (2007-09), because the developer went bankrupt too quickly, not having had time to take the necessary steps to popularize his unique creation.
Carver is a two-seat vehicle with unique feature- his body, leaning when turning like a motorcycle. This could provide more reliable stability and created the feeling of using a sportbike.
1st place in the category "original three-wheeled cars" is occupied by the most successful member of this family - Campagna T-Rex. It first appeared in 1996 and has gone through a number of updates over the period of its existence.
This Canadian car is categorized as a "motorcycle" in many countries and is considered a sports variant. The original and attractive appearance of the tricycle, the combination of the drive wheel (rear) with the chassis, as well as others non-standard solutions allowed him to gain popularity in many countries and even be present on the set of several films.
Machines capable of swimming
From the period of production of the first cars related to serial modifications, in the first half of the 20th century, some creators sought to make amphibious vehicles popular. Unfortunately, a large percentage motorists were not interested in this development, so they began to be produced in small quantities, or were assembled exclusively to order.
But for some models, fate was completely different, and they were able to rise to the top of fame. It makes no sense to rank cars in this category. We will focus only on those models that have their own uniqueness and originality. There are only three of them.
German Amphicar possessing a very funny appearance, became the first amphibious car launched into mass production (1961). This vehicle gained popularity in many countries of the world, but did not have time to get enough of the glory, since the success of Amphicar was short.
The reason was the slow mobility on the water, which did not allow getting proper pleasure from swimming. Also, this amphibious car was no different on the track high quality. The British Aquada has a more solid appearance. He is somewhat younger than the previous representative (began to be produced in 2003). This amphibious car is endowed with a boat bottom, an impressive exterior, which features a streamlined body.
The presence of special on-board electronics makes it possible to determine the water depth indicator. As soon as the amphibious vehicle reaches required level, the wheels are hidden in special wheel arches and the vehicle turns into a boat. This transformation takes only about 6 seconds.
Aquada is distinguished by nimbleness: it can accelerate to 50 km/h on water, and gains 160 km/h on land.
Swiss Rinspeed Splash is at least interesting representative this category. It was developed in 2004. This model of an amphibious car literally soars above the water, thanks to the effect of hydroplaning. It has special wings for underwater use, as well as propeller pulled out from the back.
The designers of Rinspeed Splash worked wonders: they placed the so-called hydrofoils in the thresholds of the car, and the one that turns 180 gr. the rear wing was given the role of a standard wing for moving on land. This sporting miracle - amphibian is capable of speeds up to 80 km / h on water and 200 km / h on land.
Tiny trucks
When it comes to trucks, everyone's imagination draws a powerful bulky "monster". But not all models can have an impressive appearance. You will have to get acquainted with small trucks. At the same time, we note that they are not only pleasing to the eye with their diminutiveness, but are also used to transport goods.
The third position is assigned to the Daihatsu Midget II truck, which appeared in 1996. This tiny vehicle has a length of 2.8 m. It is offered in 2 cab options (double and single), as well as in 2 body styles (pickup and van).
This truck is designed for small business. It was very actively sold in Japan, but could not achieve such popularity as its predecessor had (a model produced from 1957 - 72).
The French can also boast of their minitruck. This is Aixam-Mega MultiTruck, which is presented in several body styles, including a dump truck. This truck is endowed with a modern touching design. It can have an electric motor or a diesel power plant.
This model is characterized as a car with low operating costs. Its compactness makes it easy to move through the narrow streets of France, but even these factors did not allow the mini-truck to gain great popularity. Perhaps the reason was the high cost (the most low price 15 thousand euros).
The leading position was taken by the Indian truck Tata Ace Zip. His formidable appearance causes a smile of tenderness. This model has diesel engine and a force of 11 horses. Tata Ace Zip can handle a load of up to six hundred kg and its cost is quite low (about $5,000). But, this is far from the last word in the field of Indian automotive production process, since it is planned to release a more “miniature” Ace Zip model with 9, which will be equipped with a more powerful motor.
Original models of the past
At the end of this excursion, I want to pay attention to past times. They also observed a large number of unusual and interesting cars. In this case, the rating assessment will not be carried out. We will just tell you about the most original machines, which have already left their own mark in the world history of the auto industry.
For example, the Stout Scarab model. He is known for his unusual futuristic look, which was quite unusual for his era. This minivan appeared back in 1932. Its production was carried out only under the order. Due to the high cost ($5,000 was a huge figure in those days), only nine units of the Stout Scarab were reportedly made for sale. There were also several models as samples for exhibitions. Among them was the first car, the body of which was made of fiberglass.
Another original car of the past is the Mazda R360. She was the first production model passenger vehicles, released by the famous concern of the same name from Japan. This model was produced for six years in the period 1960-1966. During this time, about 60 thousand units of this machine were sold, including for export.
This model was quite compact. It could accommodate four people, and the engine with 16 HP could disperse this car up to a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. The car turned out to be in great demand and helped the manufacturer significantly improve financial performance, as well as start designing and manufacturing more modern vehicle modifications.
In conclusion, we will tell you about another model that helped the well-known German brand BMW to get out of financial problems. When the second war, called "world war", ended, this manufacturer was in deep decline. But the rather nondescript BMW Isetta 300 helped him survive and improve his position. The car was designed for only two people and had a 13 HP engine.
While the main representatives of the German car industry fought for consumers, offering them more expensive models, the Bavarian concern flooded the market with a cheap car. She had a very simple design, a door located in front and small operational characteristics. For 6 years (from 1956 to 1962), one hundred and sixty thousand BMW Isetta 300 models were produced, thanks to which the concern straightened its position in the market.
