30 Truly Strange Cars That Made Us Do A Double Take On The Open Road

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1929 Cadillac Hearse

1929 Cadillac Hearse had huge ornate work with a lot of design elements borrowed from the gothic design. The car has had a spooky feel to it – and looked as if it was made for a member from The Addams Family. This car, in our opinion, will look nice in a gothic music video or maybe for taking a ride in the neighborhood during Halloween. 1929 Cadillac Hearse is said to be designed by Harley Earl, when he was serving as the Design Chief at GM.

1934 Packard Myth Boattail Coupe

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1934 Packard Myth boattail coupe was designed by Strother MacMinn and built by Fran Roxas, Scott and Dave Knight. The Knights trio took the help of cutting edge computer technology to produce the stunning bodywork. 1934 Packard Myth Boattail Coupe was however built in 2000 and was completed by 2010. The car’s chassis and full body are customized. Its other specifications include 500 cu. in. modified Packard V12 engine with three Weber two-barrel carburetors, GM 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission, dropped tubular front axle, 9-inch Ford rear end with four-link rear suspension.

1962 Thunderbird Mod

Ford’s 1962 Thunderbird Mod took inspiration from the Algonquian folklore, which regards Thunderbird as the mythical creature that controls the upper world. The thunderbird as per the Algonquian culture is considered to be a supernatural entity of power. Ford began producing Thunderbird Mod car in 1955 - first as a sporty two-seater convertible. The 1962 model of thunderbird featured a unique fiberclass tonneau cover for the rear seats. Called T-bird for short, the car’s gleaming design gave it a bullet like appearance.

1969 Toyota EX-III

Toyota’s EX III was the third car in its EX series after EX I and EX II (Type A, Type B and Type C). The car was first unveiled to the public in a 1969 Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota EX III was a gran Turismo for two passengers. The car had an extended bonnet, tapered rear, and a peaked front. It also featured giant exhaust outlets that indicated the existence of a gas turbine.