Renault Twizy
You’ve gotta wonder what the conversation at Renault’s design studios was like when the Twizy was created. It’s kind of like a cross between a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe and a golf cart. Renault didn’t think you’d want real doors, but instead these crossbars like what you get on some amusement park rides.
The top of the Twizy bubbles out, and it suddenly tapers off at the rear. The front features a deep crease that only adds to the oddness of this vehicle.
Despite its appearance, the battery-powered Twizy is popular. In 2012 it was the best selling electric car in Europe.
Sbarro Windhawk
When Khalid bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud saw the Sbarro Windhound, he fell in love. The Saudi king wanted a customized one for his sport of choice: falconry. The result is something almost out of this world.
Sbarro took a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, stretched it out, added a third axle, installed two sunroofs, and even added seats with hydraulic lifts that would allow you to vault up through the sunroof. Yes, that’s not a typo: the seats would rise through the sunroof, so you could shoot at stuff (that’s why when you Google the vehicle, the top result is always some dude with a rifle jutting out of the top). Oh yeah, an onboard refrigerator keeps the meaty treats for the falcons fresh.
BMW Isetta
You may recognize this car from “Family Matters” way back in the day. Steve Urkel owned one of these weird cars, of course. However, you might be shocked to learn it’s a Bimmer. While BMW has plenty of funky-looking GT models these days, the weirdness started with this thing.
The strangest thing about the Isetta was that the entire front end, windshield and all, was the sole door. Sure, the design saves on space. You could theoretically drive an Isetta through a mall or pretty much any indoor facility, it’s so small.
Aside from the door, the first incarnation of the Isetta had only one wheel in the rear. Its profile resembles that of a gumdrop. There’s really nothing normal about the car.
