Cars, cars, cars—they’re everywhere, right? You barely even realize they’re around unless something unusual happens. When a unique-looking car drives down the road, many people tend to stop and stare. But ‘unique’ doesn’t always mean ‘good’! And there’s lots of proof.
Our team here at Bored Panda has compiled a list of photos featuring bizarre and hilarious car fails where the drivers went completely overboard changing their vehicles’ appearance. Subtlety isn’t a word that’s to be found in their dictionary. Scroll down for a crash course in questionable taste and a good laugh. Don’t forget to upvote the cars you love to hate the most.
Is It Bad I Kind Of Want To Buy It?
Good Car Gone Bad…
Not Sure About This One
There’s no arguing about taste, sure… but can we argue just a little bit? Some automobile designs are objectively so bizarre, so ‘out there’ and need to be discussed. Most recently, the media, social networks, and the internet at large have all been up in arms over British luxury automaker Jaguar’s rebranding. Not only did the company change its logo, it also revealed its new concept car, the Type 00 (pronounced zero-zero). And wow did it get a ton of mixed reactions.
The Jaguar Type 00 was revealed at Miami Art Week. The company said it was “introducing an unmistakable, unexpected and dramatic physical manifestation of Jaguar, as the brand continues its transformation,” CNN reports. The Type 00 was revealed in two colors: Miami Pink and London Blue. According to Jaguar, the blue references its British heritage while the pink reflects the “iconic Art Deco surroundings of its reveal.”
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VW Bug Converted To…this
The reactions to the new Jaguar car couldn’t have been more different. Some called it sleek while others thought it was ugly. The design of the Type 00 was very controversial. Jaguar, which is reimagining its entire brand, said that it aims to become an electric-only company with a specific focus on luxury vehicles.
Motor vehicle industry experts were more nuanced and many praised Jaguar’s ability to steal the spotlight and make a splash in the marketing space. The Guardian reports that Jeff Dodds, the chief executive of Formula E and the former marketing director at Honda, noted how the new Jaguar Type 00 made him smile.
Wife Saw This Driving Around
A Car Around Town
Most states won’t even let you hang things from the mirror or have a dash can because it can obstruct your view. There’s no way this is street legal in the US.
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“If Jaguar’s intention was to guarantee attention on the launch then they certainly achieved it. There was a proper buzz waiting for the reveal and I know some of the guests were desperately hoping for the unveiling of some hideous monstrosity. And of course, it wasn’t hideous, but it is seriously different,” Dodds says.
“It’s much bigger, bolder, and more disruptive than I imagined. It will turn heads. Not everyone will like it, but I say thank God for that. Inspector Morse wouldn’t go near it, but if his grandson has just launched a cybersecurity startup then he might.”
This Simpsons Themed Car Crafted From Keycaps
I Mean, It Looks Amazingly Bad
I Don’t Know Where To Start…
Meanwhile, Manfredi Ricca, the global chief strategy officer at the brand consultancy Interbrand, which has worked with Bugatti to relaunch Mini and BMW, said that Jaguar’s campaign was a good one. “Flashback to two weeks ago. Nobody’s particularly interested in Jaguar. Out of the blue, a 30-second video is released. Millions immediately turn their heads. In the space of 24 hours, Jaguar is part of the global conversation, having shown no product,” she said.
“Today’s reality is that the number of people celebrating Jaguar’s heritage far surpasses those actually wanting its cars. Museums can live on the past alone; commercial businesses can’t—they must turn whatever heritage they have into something that a sufficient number of customers can be willing to pay enough for,” Ricca explained, adding that the Type 00 will seduce potential customers with its fierce innovation.
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