[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/eight-creepiest-cars-ever\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/eight-creepiest-cars-ever\/","headline":"Eight of the creepiest cars ever","name":"Eight of the creepiest cars ever","description":"It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year, if you happen to be a ghost, ghoul, goblin or some other grim and ghastly creature. There are some cars though that don\u2019t have to dress up to be scary because they\u2019re hair-raisingly horrid all year round, and we\u2019re about to give you nightmares by telling what they are… *insert evil cackle here* Ford Pinto On face value, there\u2019s nothing too scary about the Pinto, but this 1970s hatchback is essentially a […]","datePublished":"2016-10-27","dateModified":"2017-01-27","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-33.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/feature-33.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/eight-creepiest-cars-ever\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":617,"keywords":["Chrysler PT Cruiser","Ferrari F12tdf","ford pinto","halloween","Pontiac Aztek","Rolls-Royce Ghost","sinclair c5","Stephen King\u2019s Christine","The Batmobile"],"articleBody":"It\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year, if you happen to be a ghost, ghoul, goblin or some other grim and ghastly creature.There are some cars though that don\u2019t have to dress up to be scary because they\u2019re hair-raisingly horrid all year round, and we\u2019re about to give you nightmares by telling what they are… *insert evil cackle here*Ford PintoOn face value, there\u2019s nothing too scary about the Pinto, but this 1970s hatchback is essentially a serial killer.In 1977, allegations surfaced that an issue with the car\u2019s fuel tank meant that the petrol inside would ignite if the car was rear-ended.Ford denied the claims initially but was forced to pay $3.5 million after a woman was killed when her Pinto exploded after being hit from the back on a highway. At least another 27 people have lost their life because of the problem.The Batmobile in Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of JusticeBruce Wayne\u2019s ride is meant to be intimidating, we get that, but let your eyes digest this hot mess for a second: it looks more like it could decimate a continent. That in itself is terrifying.Ferrari F12tdfAny car that makes Chris Harris uncomfortable – in an isolated track environment, we hasten to add – has to be deemed scary.As a rule, Ferraris aren\u2019t easy to drive but the F12tdf is frighteningly quick, with its 6.2-litre 769bhp engine hurtling you to 62mph in 2.9 seconds.Rolls Royce GhostThis spooky Roller is the smaller sibling to the equally eerie Phantom and one of the most luxurious saloons money can buy.If you\u2019re not given the willies by the fact that it\u2019s named after the wispy deserted spirit of the deceased, then its asking price will disturb you, retailing between \u00a3216,000 and \u00a3253,944.Chrysler PT CruiserIf you don\u2019t want to sleep tonight, just take a long hard look at this grotesque monstrosity: this mini hearse is practically death on wheels. If the Grim Reaper drove, he\u2019d definitely choose the PT Cruiser.The designers were apparently gunning for an updated take on the old gangster getaway car, but it just makes anyone with half an eye want to get away as far as possible.A convertible version that emerged in 2005 didn\u2019t improve its looks because when you took the top down, a central arching B-pillar was left in place, making it look like a grandma\u2019s headscarf. Laughable.Pontiac AztekAnother car renowned for its appalling appearance, the Aztek has developed a thick skin for nasty words over the years and you can see why. It\u2019s like the design team just hit the \u2018randomise\u2019 button and swiftly slipped away to the pub.The exterior is chaos, not even organised chaos, just straight up mayhem with lines doing whatever the hell they like. What\u2019s that front-end even doing?!The car enjoyed an unexpected if ironic rebirth after its appearance in Breaking Bad as Walter White\u2019s ride of choice, and if it\u2019s cool enough for Heisenberg\u2026Stephen King\u2019s ChristineA red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury that genuinely wants to kill you. What could be more terrifying?Sinclair C5This three-wheeled pedal car was launched with the tagline \u2018a new power in personal transport\u2019 and the inspiration and motive behind the Sinclair C5 was admirable. But navigating one on public roads will scar you for life.It was slow (about 8mph on a flat straight, reaching 15mph going downhill), low (a few centimeters off the tarmac), and left the driver feeling exposed and at the mercy of passing traffic. You\u2019d feel safer in a Little Tykes Cosy Coupe."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Eight of the creepiest cars ever","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/eight-creepiest-cars-ever\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]