Called the Aurora and built by a priest.
I’ve got a magazine from the 1950s that talked about the car, and I figured that it had been lost (with good reason) to the mists of time. Instead, it turns out that a mad Englishman found the car and has restored it. Why, I have no idea.
What was the name of that articulated car? I thought it was even uglier.
You mean Sir Vival? Both of them date from the same time period.
And here was I thinking you were referring to the Renault Megane, or Migraine as I call it. But you guys got that beat, wow. I still think for a production, mainstream car it tops the bill, though.
Speaking of ugly cars…I used to think the boxy looking Scion was ugly but now I love that car.
Nope, this Fiat is in production and beats the crap out of that Renault. I will say, however, that the Renault, Fiat, and this car all look like they were designed by the same group of diseased monkeys.
Holy crap that tbing is FUGLY.
I really like it. It has strong character. So many of today’s cars are bland and boring.
What was that car that had the door on the front?
It looks like something out of The Jetsons. Still, it’s no worse than most other cars nowadays.
Most likely you’re thinking of the BMW Isetta AKA Uriekelmobile.
Man, i want one of those so bad now… :mad:
I think it looks cool and futuristic. I would drive one, if I could drive. I really like the recessed grille.
If the windscreen was done up well, it should be a pretty good car.
Good Lord! The Aurora looks like George Barris on acid. Creepy.
It looks kind of like it melted after being left out in the sun too long. Still, it’s kinda neat.
But this feature:
How did he figure people were going to be able to use that?
I like the Isetta. Looks like a forerunner to the Smart Car.
I’ve wanted an Isetta ever since I saw them in Germany in 1982! There are two on eBay right now. One of them is going for over 12 kilobucks! :eek:
In the January 2005 issue of Classic Motorsports, they reported that two Isettas sold at acution (there’s a photo of one of them – looks great) for $2,530 and $4,830. ‘Both needed some work to be roadworthy, but with increased interest in these little cars, the usual price of one No. 3 Isetta is more than what buyers paid for both.’
I don’t think they’re ugly at all. I’d love to have one! (Or a Messerschmitt.)
As for the Aurora, well… I’ve seen some ugly cars. I was all prepared to come in and say that it’s not ugly. Then I saw it. I can’t really say it’s ugly, but it certainly is ‘unique’.
Looks like somebody made a Miata out of beeswax and then left it out in the sun.
What, you people have never seen the Mohs Safarikar?
Any car with the naugahyde upholstery on the exterior gets my vote for ugliest.
