The Ugliest Cars Ever Made

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but sometimes things cannot be explained away so simply and compassionately. In the case of the ten ugliest cars ever made there is no doubt they are all visually unappealing. Notwithstanding they are beautiful enough to be bought for people’s private collections.

AMC Pacer

Taking a shot at something new, the American Motor Corporation released what they knew would be a controversial new step in the history of auto design. The Pacer aimed to be both a practical and economical choice for families looking for a new car. With over a third of the body made of glass, Car And Driver dubbed the Pacer the “Flying Fishbowl”. The fishbowl effect was made even more prevalent by AMC’s choice to use the width of a full-bodied vehicle for their eco-car. This short and squat design choice gave the Pacer a wide, sturdy stance, but highlighted the unusually wide body and greenhouse-like feel of the cabin. While AMC’s bold new direction was applauded at the time - the Pacer received generally good reviews - the design was more functional than stylish.