Tag: Fugly
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Delightfully Awful – Datsun F10
Here we have a car we love to hate. The Datsun F10 was Nissan’s first US-market, front-wheel-drive product, so it marked the end of an era from an enthusiast standpoint. As we have pointed out before, the hatchback F10 is one of the ugliest cars ever made, and this wagon is only a little bit…
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1974 Lotus Elite (No, not Elise!)
In the early to mid 70s, Lotus launched a whole new lineup, moving away from the tiny (and beloved) Elan and the bizarre (and beloved) Europa. The first all-new car replaced the four-seat Elan +2 and was our feature car, the Elite. It was a larger more practical Lotus, but still weighed next to nothing when…
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The First Front-Wheel-Drive Nissan is also One of the Ugliest Cars Ever Made
Many Datsuns from the 70s have seen demand and prices go up (moderately, mind you) ever since the 510 was ‘rediscovered’ several years ago. In fact, enthusiasts know that the 510 was always desirable – it had an eager engine and great handling for its time, which led to a great race history. That has…
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All Really Bad Show and No Go
From some angles (not many) and far away, you might think this car had racing history. Look inside, however, and you’ll see an automatic shifter, which eliminates all performance thoughts. The seller was trying to achieve a JDM look of some sort, but I don’t know that automatic versions of this car were even sold…
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Rare for a Reason: 1978 Cutlass Salon Fastback
Here’s one we don’t see everyday, the Cutlass “Fastback” body style. For 1978, the Old Custlass was downsized, along with the other GM “A-Body” cars. In a vain attempt to appear more European, Olds offered a version that looked like a hatchback, but offered none of the cargo versatility. Needless to say, it didn’t last…