If you’re curious about just how bizarre cars can be, you’ve come to the right place, pandas. We visited the Weird Wheels subreddit and compiled a list of their most fascinating posts below. From strange creations that don’t even look street legal to unique, antique cars that are somehow still running, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these pics. And be sure to upvote the vehicles that you’d love to take for a spin!
#1 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe Roadster

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#2 1938 Dymaxion

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#3 I Just Dragged A 1976 Citicar Car Home

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When looking for a new car, most buyers prioritize practicality. They’re focused on finding a safe, fuel-efficient, affordable vehicle that will get them from Point A to Point B. But for those who aren’t scared of thinking outside the box, there are plenty of unconventional options out there. As long as the car is legally allowed on the road, drivers can go nuts.
Now, if you’re wondering what makes a car street legal, Progressive has a detailed explanation for vehicles in the United States. Any car purchased from a dealership should be legally allowed on the road, but you won’t have the same guarantee if you buy from a private party. If they’ve made certain modifications to the vehicle or failed to have necessary repairs done, the car may no longer qualify as street legal.
#4 Donkervoort D8 Coupe

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#5 I See Your Beetle Cycle And Raise You A Beetle And Go-Kart Combo

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#6 My 89 Vette Rebody, Made From 9 Other Cars

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To be allowed on the roads, a car must meet the legal requirements for ground clearance and emission control, tires and brakes, bumpers and license plates, headlights and hood, and the mirrors and windshield. If, for example, a car doesn’t have an external side mirror on the driver’s side, it will not be considered street legal.
There are also requirements that the inside of the vehicle must meet. Every seat must have a working seat belt, and the steering wheel must be functioning properly, of course. Something that not everyone knows is that a car’s horn must be audible at a minimum distance of 200 feet from the car. However, it cannot be unnecessarily loud or harsh. And a proper rearview mirror is required for vehicles with a rearview window.
#7 Full-Sized Porsche 917 Replica That Conceals A 1:32-Scale Working Wooden Slot Car Track Faithful To The Iconic Le Mans Raceway

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#8 1967 Oldsmobile 70-X Toronado

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#9 Inside Out Golf

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If a vehicle is not street legal, Progressive warns that it’s going to be very difficult to get insurance for it. But some people still consider it worth it to modify their vehicles in extreme ways. This might include adding a loud exhaust that exceeds the state’s limits on noise. It’s also common for truck owners to get their vehicle lifted past the legal limits. However, if the truck is too high up, it can be considered a danger to the driver and other drivers on the road.
#10 From 2017, Hasn't Gone In To Production Yet

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#11 That’s Cool

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#12 1970 Mazda Rx-500

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On the flip side, modifying a vehicle to turn it into a low rider can be illegal as well. Once it starts scraping the pavement or curbs, it might be a problem. Meanwhile, adding underbody neon lights to a vehicle may mean that it’s no longer street legal. Typically, drivers are prohibited from adding any extra lights to their vehicle that might make it easier for them to impersonate police. Even though some additional lights may look cool, they won’t be worth it when they result in you getting an expensive ticket.
#13 Jay Ohrberg's 'Double Wide' Limousine. Built By The Man Who Also Created The 'American Dream' Superlimo

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#14 1985 Honda City R W/ Motocomp

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#15 A 1976 Land Cruiser Fj 40 Turned Into A Hot Rod

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Now, if this list is inspiring you to go out and find your own unique, yet street-legal, vehicle, Hertz has some advice for how to go about doing that. When it comes to tracking down a rare vehicle, they explain that there are magazines, books, and websites full of expert information on where to find rare and classic cars. Buying opportunities will be limited, but you can find out about them if you know where to look. You might need to attend some car shows and chat with rare car owners to get the inside scoop, but the journey is part of the fun!
#16 Jetsons Style Vw Bug

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#17 The Peacemaker. It's For Sale. Owned By A Cult Called, "The Twelve Tribes"

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#18 A Customized 1959 Cadillac

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Depending on what kind of rare vehicle you’re looking for, Hertz notes that there is likely a car club out there dedicated to it. From there, you may be able to find online forums all about that specific vehicle, as well as tips and tricks on how to purchase one. You might even realize that the car you had been dreaming of isn’t the perfect one for you and that another is actually better. Once you determine which vehicle suits you and your lifestyle best, then you can focus on how to acquire it.
#19 Hot Soup Truck

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#20 “The Big Wind” Oil Firefighting Truck - Old T-34 Tank With Two Mig 21 Jet Engines Mounted On Top To Extinguish Oil Well Fires

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#21 Australian "Cab-Under" Trucks: To Maximize Deck Space And Bypass Strict Length Laws, The Driver's Cab Was Pushed Completely Under The Cargo

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When it comes to purchasing a rare vehicle, Hertz suggests taking a mechanic with you to inspect the car. You’ll want to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into before you’ve spent thousands on the vehicle. And if any issues are discovered, you might be able to secure a significant discount. There are also many factors to consider when making a purchase like this, such as transportation of the vehicle, if it’s being sold somewhere far from where you live. Ask plenty of questions and do plenty of research to ensure that you’re getting a fair price.
#22 The Newly Revealed Tesla Cybertruck, The Next Pontiac Aztek

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#23 1967 Plymouth Valiant Modified Into The Simpson's Family Car!

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#24 Supertrain, The Failed TV Series That Bankrupted Nbc. This Model Cost Over $500,000

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We would love to hear your thoughts on these unique vehicles in the comments below, pandas. Are there any that you’d like to drive yourself? Or are you happy to stick to your humble Honda instead? Then, if you’re interested in checking out another list from Bored Panda featuring bizarre vehicles, look no further than right here!
#25 Photos Of The Brunei Royal Garage Have Finally Been Leaked!! .... Weird Wheels As Far As The Eye Cam See!!!

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#26 This Beast Just Chilling In A Walmart Parking Lot With A Bike Rack On The Back

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#27 Montana Mail Runner: Custom Ford Model A Convertible For Rugged Routes

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#28 Real Life Donald Duck's 313, Based On An Opel Kadett B

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#29 Cars In Real Life

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#30 Ford Model T With Optional High Water Kit Sold By Trilacoochee Ford In Green Swamp Florida

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#31 The Dacora, A New American Luxury Car Startup That Intends To Compete With Rolls-Royce

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#32 Bmw X5 In Iceland

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#33 I Was Told I Should Post This Here

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#34 This 1995 Mercedes-Benz Vrc Concept Has Interchangeable Body Parts For A Different Look Each Time!

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#35 In 1940 A Fifty-Five Feet Long, Twenty Feet Wide Monster, Weighing 37 Tonnes And Designed To Have A Range Of Over 8000 Miles This Incredible Vehicle Arrived On Antarctica

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#36 A 1976 Volkswagen Sp2

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#37 Found A Jeep Rod In Frisco, TX

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#38 Ford Transit Supervan 1 1971. Standard Transit Body, Based On Gt40 Chassis And With Mid-Mounted 5.0-Litre V8 Race Engine

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#39 The Alaskan Land Train. Built In 1950 And Equipped With 54 Wheel Drive

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#40 The Aptera Is So Efficient That The Solar Panels On The Top Can Generate 40 Miles Of Range Per Day

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#41 Vector W8. Almost 30 Years Old And Still Looks Like It Came From The Future

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#42 Vangler Concept

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#43 We Converted A 1976 Mini Into A Mini Mack Dump Truck For Fun!

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#44 Spotted This Out In The Wild On Saturday. I’m Not A Car Expert But From My Quick Search I Believe It’s A Lancia Stratos? Either Way You Don’t See Many On The East Coast Of Canada 😂

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#45 Oldsmobile Incas (1986)

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#46 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Type K

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#47 Is It A Van Or Is It A Helicopter..?

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#48 A Particularly Clean Mitsubishi Delica, Near My Apartment

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#49 Mercedes-Benz G4. The Predecessor Of The Super Luxury G-Wagens Of Today

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#50 1979 Corvette America. Six Cars Were Built For Gm By A California Coachbuilding Company To Test The Market On A Four Door Corvette. About 2 Survive Today

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#51 A 40% Larger 1959 Vw Convertible Richard Tupper (6' 2") Built With His Son And Two Shop Guys

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#52 Brubaker Box

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#53 I Don't Know What This Is But I Found It In The Colorado Mountains

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#54 30-Passenger Mercedes Sprinter Van/Bus

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#55 Smalltoe. The World’s Smallest Rideable Motorcycle

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#56 Subaru Brat Camper Designed By Jay Nelson - San Francisco

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#57 I Saw A Caloni Truck In Türkiye

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#58 Someone Posted A Short Wheelbase Vw. How About A Super Short Bus

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#59 1954 Mercedes 'Blue Wonder' Transporter

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#60 The New Mail Truck…

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#61 Til Of The Existence Of The Mitsuoka Buddy, A Japanese Version Of The Rav4 With The Front Of An 70's Chevy Blazer

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#62 1972 Maserati Boomerang – Steering Wheel

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#63 And There Is This Thing

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#64 There’s A Good Reason Ferraris Are So Expensive To Own. Take This Clutch Replacement For Example

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#65 Can’t Believe How Nice And Practical It Is

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#66 "Slammed" Shopping Cart

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#67 Box Van I Saw At Work

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#68 Saw This On The Road, What The Hell Is This?

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#69 Weird And Awesome, An Off-Road Viper

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#70 1980 Renault 5 6x6

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#71 Hometown Gem

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#72 1974 Volvo C303 Found On Bat

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#73 Found Elsewhere, I Know Nothing Except Its A Buggy On Jet Skis

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#74 Back In Black: A Custom Chopped Ford Van Dubbed The 'Bad Cut'

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#75 1988 Sbarro Challenge

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#76 1988 Krauser Domani, A 3-Wheeler Powered By A Bmw Engine

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#77 A Unique Vintage Gem Turned Into A Car

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#78 This Lawnmower

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#79 Dodge Demon Shooting Brake

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#80 Fallout Themed Citroen

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#81 Someone Made A Pickup Out Of A Scion Xb

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#82 Tracked Bike Prototype, Paris, 1938

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#83 Jehle Saphier. A "Supercar" Built In The Early 80s In Leichtenstein

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#84 1921 (Propeller Powered) Leyat, Helica

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#85 Gangster 1936 Cadillac V-16 Limousine With 1-Inch-Thick Windows And Gunports

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#86 Houston Trash

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