[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/weird-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/weird-cars\/","headline":"Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars, Rare cars","name":"Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars, Rare cars","description":"Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars and Rare cars! Absurdity: the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable or, in other words,\u00a0looking into\u00a0the strange world of\u00a0Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars and Rare cars! So, ‘being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable’.\u00a0That\u2019s how the dictionary defines absurdity and it\u2019s a concept that we\u2019re all too familiar with when it comes to weird cars, odd cars, absurd cars, odd cars and rare cars. This Sunday (20th November) marks National Absurdity Day […]","datePublished":"2016-11-17","dateModified":"2017-01-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"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\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?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\/11\/feature-19.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/feature-19.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/weird-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":596,"keywords":["Absurdity","Amphicar","bentley mulsanne","Boss Hoss Cycles","Chevy Trike","Fat Car","porsche","Suzuki Jimny","vw beetle","weird cars"],"articleBody":"Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars and Rare cars! Absurdity: the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable or, in other words,\u00a0looking into\u00a0the strange world of\u00a0Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars and Rare cars!So, ‘being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable’.\u00a0That\u2019s how the dictionary defines absurdity and it\u2019s a concept that we\u2019re all too familiar with when it comes to weird cars, odd cars, absurd cars, odd cars and rare cars.This Sunday (20th November) marks National Absurdity Day – that one special day of the year where the planet celebrates the most off-the-wall and ridiculous things – but given how crazy this year has been, it\u2019s particularly fitting in 2016.Get in the spirit of this little-known national holiday by pointing and laughing at the daftest and most preposterous weird cars, odd cars, absurd cars, odd cars and rare vehicles we could find.The Chevy TrikeBelieve it or not, this crazy trike was actually purchased like this.It was built by a company called Boss Hoss Cycles (US-based, naturally), and this V8-powered trike with a 1957 Chevy rear – named the BHC-9 Chevy Trike – will set you back $58,000 (\u00a346,492) before any extras. There\u2019s even a stereo in there if you look directly in front of the rider.Its 6.2-litre engine whips up 438bhp and considering the entire trike weighs just 680kg, we can only imagine how frighteningly quick it is.Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ thangThey say you can\u2019t buy taste and this love letter to gangsta rap is proof of that. The whole crew\u2019s here: Biggie, 2Pac, and N.W.A.There aren\u2019t many details about this pimped-out Bentley Mulsanne but after a little digging, we found out that this shot was taken at a show stand from Iced Out Emz, an aftermarket mods company that specialises in Swarovski-encrusted car emblems. Mmmm, tasteful.Barbie\u2019s flying JimnySomebody converted a Barbie pink Suzuki Jimny into an aeroplane. Just read that last sentence back again; there really isn\u2019t anything else that needs to be said.Sadly, it\u2019s flying\/driving\/whatever days are over. A quick registration check reveals that it hasn\u2019t been taxed since November 2009 and has been without an MOT since March 2010. Oh, and it was originally bright yellow, so perhaps its disappearance from UK roads is for the best.Bric-a-brac BeetleWho knew there was an art to sticking random tat to the outside of a VW Beetle? There\u2019s also a water fountain in the back seats.The Fat CarDevised by Austrian sculptor Erwin Wurm, the Fat Car is an actual Porsche, plumped out with styrofoam and fiberglass to produce a significantly chubbier car that probes the link between power, wealth and body weight. Apparently.The AmphicarEver wanted a car that was actually a boat too? Then you want an Amphicar.A portmanteau of \u2018amphibious\u2019 and \u2018car\u2019 (in case you didn\u2019t get that), it was launched at the start of the 1960s but by 1965, it was out of production after a run of just 3,878 units.Lyndon B.Johnson – the 36th President of the United States – owned one and would famously prank guests at his Johnson City Ranch in Texas by screaming that the car\u2019s brakes had failed and roll into a lake before casually sailing about.Shame then, that he didn\u2019t pursue a career in comedy after his stint as US President. So that’s it a choice of the best\u00a0weird cars, odd cars, absurd cars, odd cars and rare vehicles we could find."},{"@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":"Weird Cars, Absurd Cars, Odd Cars, Rare cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/weird-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]