February 23, 2012

5 Most Unusual Cars

Most of us are content to drive around in everyday cars. There are some people, however, for which nothing less than unusual will do. These unusual cars can sometimes lead to advancements in the technology of everyday cars. This is especially the case if it is a concept car.

Let’s take a look at some of the most unusual cars.

The Three Wheeled Car

Who needs four wheels when three will do? This might have been what Matus Protaczka was thinking when he designed the MAG Magnetic, a car with only three wheels. The car runs on an electric engine, however is only able to operate on magnetic embedded roads. The concept car design may not be practical for most roads and situations, but it sure does take the cake for ingenuity.

The Car That Knows how You are Feeling

The Nissan Pivo 2 is a concept car which focuses on being eco-friendly and user-interactive. The car is powered by electricity, but unlike other electrical cars, can omit more than double the power. The pint-sized power packet also comes equipped with a robot which interacts with the driver based on the information it receives from voice and facial recognition systems. Who knows? It may even be able to remind you of things you need to do that day, like paying your
car insurance.

So those are a couple of concept cars you may not have known about. Such cars may sound weird and wonderful at this point in time, but car designers use them as a way of testing out technology for future models for the mainstream market.
Now, for some unusual cars that are all about having fun.

The Car That Looks Like a UFO

Perhaps this person has an intense interest in alien spacecraft, or perhaps they just want to freak a few people out when they drive down the street. Whatever the reason, this car shaped like a UFO is enough to have anyone believing!

The Wooden Car

Perhaps this is the way that eco-friendly cars should be going? This wooden car is totally recyclable! Although its design harkens back to the romance of the art deco era, the polishing may be too much upkeep for some. And be careful when it rains, who knows if it is waterproof?

The Double Car

You’re probably thinking, what?! Well, take a small car, and then place another one exactly the same upside down on the roof of the original car, and you’ve got yourself a double car! It’s a mirror image that is real, complete with fake legs sticking out the top (or should that be bottom) of the car.

From concept creations to current marvels, there’s a plethroa of vehicles unusual enough to deserve a double take.  What is the most unusual car you’ve seen?