The Top 22 Weirdest Cars Ever Made
17. Reliant Robin
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When you think of a standard car, you likely picture one with four wheels, but even though most all do, the Reliant Robin does not. The Reliant Robin featured only three wheels, with one in the front and two in the back, making a very odd-looking car. The front-wheel was responsible for the steering, while the engine that was also situated in the front was the driving power for the rear axles.
Even though this model was incredibly strange to look at and seemed unstable, it was in production for more than 30 years and was quite popular in England. It even featured in the comedy, Mr. Bean. Due to its unique tricycle-like style, the Reliant Robin could be driven by those holding a motorcycle license.
The Reliant Robin had one goal that it was able to achieve. It provided drivers with an economical vehicle that provided reliable transportation. This model was equipped with an 850cc engine that could take the car from 0 to 60 mph in 14 seconds.
18. L’ouef Electrique
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The L’oeuf Electrique was a concept car that was designed by the renowned industrial engineer Paul Arzens. Arzens only ever made one example of this incredibly futuristic vehicle in the 1930s, and he kept it for himself to use as his daily vehicle.
Interestingly, the L’oeuf Electrique was an electric car that was impressive for the late 1930s and early 1940s when electric vehicles were not the norm. The L’oeuf Electrique, which translates to “The Electric Egg,” had the appearance of a small metal ball, and the entire car was built by hand.
