Butt Ugly Cars

[CFriedriszik]

Cfried---i remember seeing a couple of these in colombia a few yrs. ago and when this thread started i tried to figure out what it was. thanks for posting, your picture actually makes the "back end" look better than it does in person. actually makes the Aztec look respectable, terrible looking vehicle.

Yes, I remember a more V-shaped rear end, too - which makes this one pleasing to the eye.

Maybe we think about the Rodius, which sold like hotcake here:

• 2005: 98
• 2006: 174
• 2007: 59 units sold ....

somewhere there must be a ghastly looking scrapyard with new Rodii ...

Now I found it: The Kyron

At least they have a very recognisable family design and a consistent design language which screams 'OMG !'

 

[Perfectreign]

I actually liked my avalance when I could afford to put gas in it.

I still enjoy mine. Having the Jetta as a DD makes me appreciate the Avalanche even more.

I remember when the AV was first released. I would have added it to the "butt-ugly" car/truck list also. However, I very much realized what a fantastic idea it was.

Now if there were only a diesel version...

 

[kjclow]

I still enjoy mine. Having the Jetta as a DD makes me appreciate the Avalanche even more.

I remember when the AV was first released. I would have added it to the "butt-ugly" car/truck list also. However, I very much realized what a fantastic idea it was.

Now if there were only a diesel version...

I didn't like the body clading when it first came out but after having it and getting into a few brushed with things like brick walls and small trees, I realized that the clading was great. I know that in at least two circumstances, I would have had to replace a right front clip, fog light, and probably head light if it would have been brick verus sheet metal. The other great part with the clading was the steps built into the side of the back bumper. Made it much easier to climb in and out of the back.

 

[Chris Tobin]

I still enjoy mine. Having the Jetta as a DD makes me appreciate the Avalanche even more.
I remember when the AV was first released. I would have added it to the "butt-ugly" car/truck list also. However, I very much realized what a fantastic idea it was.
Now if there were only a diesel version...

I think a few guys have swapped Duramax engines into Avalanches. That would be a nice combo!

 

[kjclow]

I think a few guys have swapped Duramax engines into Avalanches. That would be a nice combo!

I could go for that! It was at a point where I was hauling the kids to school every morning and then driving back to work. About a 40 mile trip from home to office. I went through a tank of fuel a week. I could make the same trip in the beetle and still burn through a tank a week, but it was a 14 gallon tank of diesel versus a 30+ gallon tank of regular, and diesel was usually cheaper in those years.

 

[Chris Tobin]

The Duramax would get better mileage than the gasser too!!! But I'm sure the TDI Beetle would still be close to double or so...

 

[1854sailor]

I can almost hear the design team..."So, we have a relatively innocuous looking hatchback, lets see if we can turn it into a variant with the least possible tooling changes..."

 

[Waynoooo]

This P.O.S. get my vote as the FUGLIEST thing I have ever seen...it even trumps the Aztec.

 

[1854sailor]

I agree, see one of my earlier posts in this thread, but PLEASE resize your photo so it fits on one screen.

Thanks!

This P.O.S. get my vote as the FUGLIEST thing I have ever seen...it even trumps the Aztec.

 

[CFriedriszik]

See, there we differ,
I found the Nissan Cube always to be a striking example of an industrial design like a T4 or T5.

As an appliance I like it far more than a Civic or a Corolla. But I agree I won't drool over it.

 

[LOUDERMAN]

Let's not forget this little abomination.

 

[aja8888]

That reeks of Citroen (or Peugoet)...?

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

There's nothing wrong with the Ami 6. And they were one of the best riding cars of the era. That's like saying the DS was ugly.

 

[aja8888]

I like the AMI8 actually since it comes with a pretty redhead on the hood!



And then for the low rider crowd here: The slammed AMI 6:

 

[Perfectreign]

I think a few guys have swapped Duramax engines into Avalanches. That would be a nice combo!

Here's the build thread for Jon, a person who has successfully transplanted a Duramax into a 2500 AV.

http://chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,125691.0.html

 

[bhtooefr]

If we're talking about French cars... I'll go with the Renault 4. No cohesion to the design whatsoever, and it looks like they just gave up. I mean, the Ami 6 was at least trying for something.

 

[aja8888]

If we're talking about French cars... I'll go with the Renault 4. No cohesion to the design whatsoever, and it looks like they just gave up. I mean, the Ami 6 was at least trying for something.

This looks like the design team had no leader.

 

[Ski in NC]

I must be strange, but I kinda like it...

 

[DPM]

darned rugged little cars, those little "mountain goats". The van versions were used for EVERYTHING!

 

[BeetleGo]

We're talking Butt Ugly Cars of the WORLD! Not just France.

The French have their butt uglies. But to be fair, they also have some of the best.

 

[IndigoBlueWagon]

Why does anyone think that the R4 is any more or less inspired than a Jetta Wagon? It's simple, functional, and worked remarkably well. It looks dated because it's old.

Showing the R4 as ugly to me is like showing an original Beetle as ugly.

What will we all think of the Hyundai Sonata in 40 years?

 

[Ski in NC]

What will we all think of the Hyundai Sonata in 40 years?

We'll think of it like we think of 50's "tailfins" today. Styling flourishes for styling sake tends to look silly as time goes by. Form follows function. At least mostly it should...

 

[osprey_chief]

I must be strange, but I kinda like it...

No, I agree for some reason.

 

[aja8888]

1949 BMW Veritas Spohn-bodied cabriolet

Feast your eyes on this beauty: From Chasing Classic Cars TV fame and found in the Hartung collection in Illinois.






Now that's hard to beat (and it still runs!)

 

[MonsterTDI09]

Wow I just seen that show with that car

 

[kjclow]

Why does anyone think that the R4 is any more or less inspired than a Jetta Wagon? It's simple, functional, and worked remarkably well. It looks dated because it's old.

Showing the R4 as ugly to me is like showing an original Beetle as ugly.

What will we all think of the Hyundai Sonata in 40 years?

I think the hyundais are ugly now! I like the simple lines of the Teutonic designs much better.

 

[kjclow]

Wow I just seen that show with that car

But what is it? Other than one of the original bat mobiles!

 

[MonsterTDI09]

But what is it? Other than one of the original bat mobiles!

1949 German Veritas, with 2-liter BMW 328 racing engine, restored to running order

Sorry to say Lee Hartung is no longer with us. This guy had killer collection

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111115/collector/111119917

 

[aja8888]

I think the hyundais are ugly now! I like the simple lines of the Teutonic designs much better.

Easy on the Hyundais.... You mean simple lines like they all look like jelly beans?

 

[aja8888]

1949 German Veritas, with 2-liter BMW 328 racing engine, restored to running order

Sorry to say Lee Hartung is no longer with us. This guy had killer collection

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111115/collector/111119917

He had an unrestored Merkel motorcycle that sold for over $200,000 in the auction. he must have spent every waking day putting that collection together. Simply stunning!