The least aesthetically pleasing racing car.

[anfield5]

AS a counter point to D-Types post about the best looking cars, what are the worst lookers, the cars that make young children cry just by looking at them

To start the ball rolling here are a few, I'll post images in the next post (I'll be 15 by then :D )

March 711, Eifelland EF1, Ensign N179, Ferrar Spazza Neve (never raced forerunner of the 312T series), Cosworth F1.

[Parabolica]

The IMSA series March from the mid-Eighties wasn't eye-candy.

For me, the Williams FW09 was just wrong. In all honesty, I haven't found many Williams cars to be pleasing to the eye since the FW07C. The FW09 is particularly unattractive, though.

[Rollo]

I'm sure it kept Gitanes happy but this is sheer madness:
http://www.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/021976_Ligier_JS5_Matra_Jacques_Laffite_AFS03.jpg

After giving us some pretty cars in the 1970s, NASCAR shafted us with this:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ikT07SrgwM/TW-hv5ogj_I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/WIVq27ZBEJo/s1600/%252322+Buick.jpg


But for me, the worst looking race car ever was the Chaparral 2J which looked like it had just come out of a box:
http://betterarchitecture.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/chaparral_2j.jpeg

[Parabolica]

I always kind of liked the quirkiness of the Ligier. It's not classically attractive, but neither was Beatrice Dalle.

The Chapparal? I always thought it would be nice when it was finished. Or was that the Vacuum Cleaner I've got. Easy mistake to make.

[Parabolica]

Pictures to match words.

Those of a nervous disposition should look away now.

http://f1vietnam.com/forum/images/modimages/cars/williams/FW09_Honda_Rosberg_Zandvoort.jpg

[anfield5]

AS a counter point to D-Types post about the best looking cars, what are the worst lookers, the cars that make young children cry just by looking at them

To start the ball rolling here are a few, I'll post images in the next post (I'll be 15 by then :D )

March 711, Eifelland EF1, Ensign N179, Ferrar Spazza Neve (never raced forerunner of the 312T series), Cosworth F1.
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/STUDEN~1.PC1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.jpg
file:///C:/DOCUME~1/STUDEN~1.PC1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtml1/01/clip_image002.jpg

[Parabolica]

March Imsa car -

http://www.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2735651567_d83b96ee7e_b.jpg

Designed with a Crayon.

[pertti_jarla]

Time for the classics! Lion Peugeot 1910 [attachment=1:30y8whkh]4399225.jpg[/attachment:30y8whkh]

[pertti_jarla]

Time for the classics! Lion Peugeot 1910 [attachment=1:3ryaygo2]4399225.jpg[/attachment:3ryaygo2]

[Corvettian]

March Imsa car -

http://www.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2735651567_d83b96ee7e_b.jpg

Designed with a Crayon. The livery doesn't do it any justice, because the car itself isn't that bad; it would look a lot better in Silk Cut colours, for example....

[Parabolica]

The livery doesn't do it any justice, because the car itself isn't that bad; it would look a lot better in Silk Cut colours, for example....

Are you sure?

http://www.grandtouringprototype.com/wp-content/gallery/rolex-24-imsa-retrospective/1985-kalagian-racing-march-84g-15-daytona.jpg

Even with a reasonable paint job -
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/3763-1.jpg

Although I did find one that seemed most suitable -

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/3764-1.jpg

[Corvettian]

Hmm... I see what you mean now....

[D28]

3195

I consider current Indycar Dallara spec racers to be among the ugliest ever. Worse, this is from from an Italian designer!

This example is G Pantano from 2012 Mid-Ohio race.

[D28]

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Helio+Castroneves+Honda+Indy+200+Mid+Ohio+kXV35d6Q cmul.jpg


Actual picture of Dallara-Honda, note particularly bilious livery

[Ex-Jagboy]

Legendary Mini designer Alec Issigonis had the dubious distinction of being involved in the development and design of one the most hideous creations ever seen on a race track, The Fry- Climax with it`s extreme forward driving position, and long prominent D-type tail, was in aesthetic terms, as bad as it gets, with performance to match,

[Don Capps]

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Helio+Castroneves+Honda+Indy+200+Mid+Ohio+kXV35d6Q cmul.jpg


Actual picture of Dallara-Honda, note particularly bilious livery

Possibly the only racing cars that, somehow, manage to be even uglier than the current generation of truly hideous Formula 1 machines.

[D-Type]

Legendary Mini designer Alec Issigonis had the dubious distinction of being involved in the development and design of one the most hideous creations ever seen on a race track, The Fry- Climax with it`s extreme forward driving position, and long prominent D-type tail, was in aesthetic terms, as bad as it gets, with performance to match,
I agree. Can someone computer-literate post a picture please?

:mad: And I demand that you apologise to the Jaguar D-Type - the Fry's fin was nothing like a D-Type's!

[D28]

http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/fry/autos/fry_climax_f1_1959.jpg

Try this, truly takes the cake Fry-Climax

[anfield5]

http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/fry/autos/fry_climax_f1_1959.jpg

Try this, truly takes the cake Fry-Climax

Have to admit that thing will take some beating as the king of the uglies. Sort of looks like a 1950's movie space ship from Flash Gordon.

[anfield5]

But then I found this ..3197 (hopefully picture appears he says crossing his fingers) It is apparently called the Eagle Flyer

[Ex-Jagboy]

I agree. Can someone computer-literate post a picture please?
name a
:mad: And I demand that you apologise to the Jaguar D-Type - the Fry's fin was nothing like a D-Type's!

Agreed, the D-Type would hardly be flattered by the comparison, but there was a degree of original thinking doing the rounds at that time, ie, `The Toothpaste Tube Connaught`and the Vanwall`s bubble cockpit to name a few, After it`s qualifying debacle at Aintree in 59 when not unsurprisingly it failed to even qualify for the grid, the Fry then re-surfaced a few weeks later at the televised John Davy Trophy race at Brands, where driven by the competent Mike Parkes it actually secured a top ten finish, even though it was`nt running at the end, and after that it appears to have been quietly retired, nevertheless it was good fun while it lasted.

[Parabolica]

To be honest, that looks like it was made by a soon-to-be-sectioned-under-the-mental-health-regulations pram-maker.

It clearly isn't a racing car.

[anfield5]

At the risk of sounding a wee bit thick, can someone tell me in simple terms how to post a picture, nothing I do seems to work (the really sad thing is I'm actually quite bright and have a degree in I.T:mad :)

[D28]

At the risk of sounding a wee bit thick, can someone tell me in simple terms how to post a picture, nothing I do seems to work (the really sad thing is I'm actually quite bright and have a degree in I.T:mad :)

Don't feel badly, I was exactly in your shoes 2 days ago. My son advised me a method that works on my system, its worth a try. There may be easier methods but this one works.

Choose the go advanced button on the reply box
Select the photo and note the google address. On my system right click on the photo brings up a choice copy image address. click the button.

At top of reply box type in photoaddress
You should be able to paste the address after [img] and complete the end bracket no spaces.

Hit preview post button and photo should appear. Then you can type in any desired text.

Try it on a particularly ugly car and post it. You should have no shortage of candidates!

[Corvettian]

http://www.dragracingonline.com/raceresults/2012/xiv_6-nhra_bristol/RL_JR-Carr-ps.jpg You're not alone, Anfield; I can't post pictures, either! I've just followed D28 instructions (although that is what I had already been trying to do), but the picture just won't appear!
By the way, I found this picture of a ProStock Mustang, which looks like it's been inflated and is about to burst!

[anfield5]

http://www.sub5zero.com/sites/default/files/uploads/2012/02/eagleflyer.jpg
Wow an actual image - thanks D28.

This thing is the Eagle Flyer, tried to qualify for Indy in 1984

[anfield5]

AS a counter point to D-Types post about the best looking cars, what are the worst lookers, the cars that make young children cry just by looking at them

To start the ball rolling here are a few, I'll post images in the next post (I'll be 15 by then :D )

March 711, Eifelland EF1, Ensign N179, Ferrar Spazza Neve (never raced forerunner of the 312T series), Cosworth F1.

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18n4252l7dvs7jpg/k-bigpic.jpg
ferrari spazza neve

http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/galerias/imagens/120206-carrosfeios-04.jpg
why did the Ensign N179 have a firemans ladder stuck to its nose?

http://sandra.hammerlin.free.fr/images/F1/old/3/f1_196900_car_ford_cosworth_01.jpg
cosworth f1

[D28]

http://www.dragracingonline.com/raceresults/2012/xiv_6-nhra_bristol/RL_JR-Carr-ps.jpg You're not alone, Anfield; I can't post pictures, either! I've just followed D28 instructions (although that is what I had already been trying to do), but the picture just won't appear!
By the way, I found this picture of a ProStock Mustang, which looks like it's been inflated and is about to burst!

Make sure to use the GO Advanced button and hit preview post, looks the same otherwise.

[Parabolica]

Further to my post on the Brabham BT52, as suggested by Anfield5 in the Aesthetically pleasing thread, here is the car it beat to the 83 title, which was -

http://www.more.racing-history.de/83prost-sanm-RE40.jpg

Which, as I said, was no -

http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cotillard-vogue/marion-cotillard-covers-vogue-august-2012-03.jpg

[anfield5]

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/7306/leonardwf8.jpg

Don't what it is but it was at indy

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2169278247_a6d932f753.jpg

[D28]

Don't what it is but it was at indy

http://joeleonard98to1.tripod.com/1972parnelli-omsgallery423x244.JPG

I think it is a 1972 Parnelli designed by Maurice Phillipe

[D28]

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KQCDyEfpC0k/UPhEQW5BwII/AAAAAAALTsM/oF7AuWmqcs8/s1600/Porsche-917-20-0.jpg

How about this porker? 1971 Porsche 917 not one of their best livery designs.

[anfield5]

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KQCDyEfpC0k/UPhEQW5BwII/AAAAAAALTsM/oF7AuWmqcs8/s1600/Porsche-917-20-0.jpg

How about this porker? 1971 Porsche 917 not one of their best livery designs.

The car itself looks ok, but you are quite right about the livery, it is absolutely horrendous

[D-Type]

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KQCDyEfpC0k/UPhEQW5BwII/AAAAAAALTsM/oF7AuWmqcs8/s1600/Porsche-917-20-0.jpg

How about this porker? 1971 Porsche 917 not one of their best livery designs.
This confirms that the nature of a sense of humour varies from country to country doesn't it?.

[Parabolica]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2371/2169278247_a6d932f753.jpg

Is that from the InterSerie?

I seem to recall these type of hybrids occurring in the InterSerie in Germany back in the early 80's. They were, I believe, Formula 2 March cars in general, that had been heavily modified to suit what was, basically, a German version of Sports Car racing. I remember some even racing at Brno in the (now former) Czechoslovakia at one point, and at the Most circuit too.

http://www.racingsportscars.com/covers/_Most-1984-08-12.jpg

It would appear that the InterSerie specialised in crimes against aesthetics

http://www.horag-racing.com/historyphotos/oberjoch81.jpg

Perhaps not surprising, considering it was in, in effect, a cut-and-shut job to convert a single seater into a sports car.

[Parabolica]

Repulsive -

http://auto.webalta.ru/img/gallery/tyrrell/011/tyrrell-011-1.jpg

I can only surmise that this won at Las Vegas by scaring all the other cars back into their transporters.

[555-04Q2]

Repulsive -

http://auto.webalta.ru/img/gallery/tyrrell/011/tyrrell-011-1.jpg

I can only surmise that this won at Las Vegas by scaring all the other cars back into their transporters.

Call it bad taste, but I like it! :D

[Parabolica]

Call it bad taste, but I like it! :D

Beauty is but a light-switch away.

[Parabolica]

http://www.sportscar-racing.thesaxbys.co.uk/ron1.jpg

A Rondeau, circa 1983 I suspect.

If you like that, then your medication has worn off.

[Parabolica]

URD by name, URD by nature.

http://www.racingsportscars.com/wmih/m440/photo/1982/WM_Brands_Hatch-1982-10-17-005.jpg?dir=photo/1982&img=Brands_Hatch-1982-10-17-005.jpg&txt=&wi=&mode=Car440

The accident damage actually improves it.

The Group C category is fondly remembered, and rightly so, but it did produce some beasts.

[anfield5]

http://www.sportscar-racing.thesaxbys.co.uk/ron1.jpg

A Rondeau, circa 1983 I suspect.

If you like that, then your medication has worn off.

This example is extremely ugly for sure. Most Rondeau cars were however beatiful looking creations

[Rollo]

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/specials/60years/photos/large/95mansell.jpg
McLaren MP4/10 - I think that it may have been the first McLaren that had an MB engine. Was MP4/9 a pug?

Anyway, this winglet thing seriously ruined the line of the car. Some MP4/10s didn't have it and looked fine.

[anfield5]

http://cdn.images.autosport.com/specials/60years/photos/large/95mansell.jpg
McLaren MP4/10 - I think that it may have been the first McLaren that had an MB engine. Was MP4/9 a pug?

Anyway, this winglet thing seriously ruined the line of the car. Some MP4/10s didn't have it and looked fine.

The silly pointy nose didn't help either, and in this picture the clown in the hat probably made it whine a bit as well

[anfield5]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3002/2903857852_9e558d4d3c_b.jpg

Ferrari 312T5. What were they thinking?

[Parabolica]

There you go....I like it!

The last of the Flat 12's.

She was dog slow, though.

Which is ironic, as it is often the ugly ones who go like the clappers.

But enough about my love life.

[555-04Q2]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3002/2903857852_9e558d4d3c_b.jpg

Ferrari 312T5. What were they thinking?

I disagree! I wet myself whenever I see the old 312's :D

[anfield5]

I disagree! I wet myself whenever I see the old 312's :D

I love the 312T series, mainly based on the noise and the ground shaking that goes with them. But aesthetically this thing looks like a lawnmower, with a top deck that doesn't quite fit as it should.

http://m.cdn.blog.hu/au/autohistory/image/Marcos/1961%20Marcos%20GT%20Xylon%20(www_shorey_net).jpg

The Marcos Xylon GT of 1961 designed by Frank Costin of Vanwall fame. This thing was known as the "Ugly Duckling", I think the name says it all

[D28]

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1063/489078.jpg


This 450S Maserati was also designed by Frank Costin and is a rather ungainly effort for that marque. Perhaps the fault lies with Zagato, as it was hastily put together. Not a standout for either Zagato or Maserati.

[anfield5]

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1063/489078.jpg


This 450S Maserati was also designed by Frank Costin and is a rather ungainly effort for that marque. Perhaps the fault lies with Zagato, as it was hastily put together. Not a standout for either Zagato or Maserati.
Looks like someone dropped a house on it

[anfield5]

http://retroscenemag.com/image.axd?picture=Smokey-Image4.jpg

or

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/597x478/Bo_3/manual/deh0703my04.jpg

[D-Type]

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1063/489078.jpg


This 450S Maserati was also designed by Frank Costin and is a rather ungainly effort for that marque. Perhaps the fault lies with Zagato, as it was hastily put together. Not a standout for either Zagato or Maserati.

The car has been restyled somewhat since 1957, eg the 1-piece windscreen is not original.

In fairness to Zagato, they were only given 2 weeks to build the body by Maserati who had originally planned to do the work themselves and then found they hadn't the capacity. Zagato had to cut corners to meet the date.

[D28]

That would explain it, not as if Zagato didn't know how to create beautiful automobiles. Witness their Aston Martin DB4 Zagato, mentioned by Malbec, that is one stunning design.

[anfield5]

http://www.f1rejects.com/drivers/fabre/bio/f1-osterreichring-87.jpg
The horrid AGS JH21-c/JH22 of 1987 where it belonged (on top of a junk pile)

http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/87f1monaco1.jpg
A better view of the thing. Apparently AGS bought an old Team Renault transporter and some body 1983 vintage molds were in it, so AGS used them as the basis of their car.

[D28]

Maserati did persevere with their big engined coupes, resulting in the 151 cars seen at Le Mans in 63, 64. They were certainly powerful and fast but unreliable. This shot is from the Le Mans paddock. This car was destroyed in the 1965 test days in a crash that also claimed the life of Lucky Casner.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WcOrr8Fvekg/UG4TxVp08aI/AAAAAAAAA6k/AnptjqBqK8M/s400/Tipo-151_2.jpeg

A replica of 151/3 was pieced together and shown for some time at the Rosso Bianco collection. This is a handsome car, much better turned out then the one that actually set the highest speeds at Le Mans.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/983/Maserati-Tipo-151-3_1.jpg

[anfield5]

Maserati did persevere with their big engined coupes, resulting in the 151 cars seen at Le Mans in 63, 64. They were certainly powerful and fast but unreliable. This shot is from the Le Mans paddock. This car was destroyed in the 1965 test days in a crash that also claimed the life of Lucky Casner.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WcOrr8Fvekg/UG4TxVp08aI/AAAAAAAAA6k/AnptjqBqK8M/s400/Tipo-151_2.jpeg

A replica of 151/3 was pieced together and shown for some time at the Rosso Bianco collection. This is a handsome car, much better turned out then the one that actually set the highest speeds at Le Mans.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/983/Maserati-Tipo-151-3_1.jpg

I like it :)

[Parabolica]

[quote="anfield5"]http://www.f1rejects.com/drivers/fabre/bio/f1-osterreichring-87.jpg
The horrid AGS JH21-c/JH22 of 1987 where it belonged (on top of a junk pile)

http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/87f1monaco1.jpg
A better view of the thing. Apparently AGS bought an old Team Renault transporter and some body 1983 vintage molds were in it, so AGS used them as the basis of their car.[/quote

To the best of my knowledge, the chassis basis was an RE50 1985 Renault car.

The 1988 AGS was a nice looking car.

[anfield5]

You are quite correct I miss typed 1985 as 1983 (I never claimed to be smart :crazy: )

[Parabolica]

http://www.asag.sk/Cel/Fabre1.jpg

Having done the Google thing, I've got to say that the AGS JH21, in a side view, wasn't too unpleasant. It was no FW09, anyway.

Ungainly yes, and not about to trouble the judging panel at a beauty pageant, I admit.

[Parabolica]

Actually, while Googling for the 1988 AGS, I noticed the 1991 car.

It was a disaster. In all senses, both performance and looks. Jedward on wheels.

Picture to follow....

[anfield5]

Actually, while Googling for the 1988 AGS, I noticed the 1991 car.

It was a disaster. In all senses, both performance and looks. Jedward on wheels.

Picture to follow....

The 1991 car was a bit too skinny, kinda looks like it was based on the March CG 891 and 901 where the body work was contoured as close as possible to the chassis.

I agree this was not a handsome beast

http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Johansson_1991_Phoenixzonef1.com_.jpg

[D28]

Anfield5 Sep 5:
I'm intrigued by that offset contraption, care to fill us in on what it is and who is driving?

[anfield5]

Anfield5 Sep 5:
I'm intrigued by that offset contraption, care to fill us in on what it is and who is driving?

I'll do my best :)

It was known as the 'Sidecar Indy Car' or the 'Capsule Car' and was entered in the 500 by Smokey Yunick in 1964. It was driven by Bobby Johns, but he had a spin in qualifying and didn't make the race. The spin was due to the poor brakes rather than any real design fault with the car.

Better view of the thing is below
http://8w.forix.com/march90p/yunick-sidecar.jpg
http://www.martsrods.freeserve.co.uk/gfs21.jpg

You would have to be mad to drive it, there is absolutely no driver protection, you would imagine a minor accident very easily being fatal.

[D28]

Anfield5 Sep 5:
I'm intrigued by that offset contraption, care to fill us in on what it is and who is driving?

I'll do my best :)

It was known as the 'Sidecar Indy Car' or the 'Capsule Car' and was entered in the 500 by Smokey Yunick in 1964. It was driven by Bobby Johns, but he had a spin in qualifying and didn't make the race. The spin was due to the poor brakes rather than any real design fault with the car.

You would have to be mad to drive it, there is absolutely no driver protection, you would imagine a minor accident very easily being fatal.

Thanks. I find it difficult to believe that USAC scrutineering would allow it on track for qualifying, or that owners could find anyone brave enough to drive. 1964 was the year of the massive crash resulting in deaths of Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald, and this was blamed on another radical design, MacDonald's car. Hard to see the driver surviving a crash like that one. After 64 USAC did amend their safety rules somewhat.

[anfield5]

What I find really interesting about this car is that driver position aside, the rest of the car design wise was way ahead of the other speedway derived Indy Cars of the time. Just look at the front suspension set up and the way the rear of the car is i.e the engine is where it should be and the suspension is mounted to it. It looks far more modern than most USAC cars of its generation

[anfield5]

Holy thread revival batman.

Just had to add this to the list of uglies

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2014-01-28-at-15.01.20.png

[COD]

The ugliest rallycar

http://www.flickr.com/photos/teamcologne/7678399804/

[anfield5]

http://static.autoblog.nl/images/wp2012/Citroen_BX_4TC_08_450.jpg

[D-Type]

The ugliest rallycar

http://www.flickr.com/photos/teamcologne/7678399804/
Please can you either post a picture or post a link that doesn't require signing in. I'm probably not the only person whose IT system at work is locked down so I can't sign in to photo sites.

[BleAivano]

Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

http://carmeetsroad.com/top100/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/343ad29776_tumblr-n08ajpdRMy1qm6egko1-500.jpg

[Doc Austin]

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/7306/leonardwf8.jpg

Don't what it is but it was at indy

It was a Parnelli chassis designed by Maurice Phillipe. It never raced with the "dihedral wings."

The car looked considerably better without them, but it was still pretty weird........

http://www.research-racing.de/gpx1637.jpg

[steveaki13]

I think someone quoted this earlier, but maybe the picture has been lost.

http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Stommelen_1972_France_01_BC.jpg

[steveaki13]

This too. The March 711?

I was looking through these cars recently and although its hideous at least you could use it to serve post race drinks as it comes with its own tray. :p

http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lauda_1972_Argentina_01_BC.jpg

[steveaki13]

I don't recall seeing this one.

What do people think? It clearly wasn't a success as Williams replaced the Walrus nose mid season, but I remember quite liking it at the time because it was different.

http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Montoya_2004_Canada_04_PHC.jpg

[steveaki13]

http://www.autoviva.com/img/photos/971/bugatti_type_32_tank__img_23971.jpg

Anyone have any idea about this one? It must be one of ugliest cars ever. Don't know if it ever raced?

[BleAivano]

The Colani Le Mans Protype. (http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/luigi-colani-the-unknown-prototypes_2_2_1746_9947.html)


http://www.lemans.org/wpphpFichiers/1/1/ressources/Image/actualites/2013/autre/2013-03/colani/2013-02-29-colani-2.jpg

[steveaki13]

The Colani Le Mans Protype. (http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/luigi-colani-the-unknown-prototypes_2_2_1746_9947.html)


http://www.lemans.org/wpphpFichiers/1/1/ressources/Image/actualites/2013/autre/2013-03/colani/2013-02-29-colani-2.jpg


What the? http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/lachen/laughing-smiley-007.gif http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/wuerg/vomit-smiley-015.gif

[D-Type]

http://www.autoviva.com/img/photos/971/bugatti_type_32_tank__img_23971.jpg

Anyone have any idea about this one? It must be one of ugliest cars ever. Don't know if it ever raced?
Bugatti Type 32 "Tank" from 1923. It wasn't particularly successful - 3rd in the French GP which was its only race. The following year Bugatti introduced the Type 35 which was far, far more successful - it is claimed that it won more races than any other car

[TheFamousEccles]

This too. The March 711?

I was looking through these cars recently and although its hideous at least you could use it to serve post race drinks as it comes with its own tray. :p

http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lauda_1972_Argentina_01_BC.jpg

Like the Ferrari 312's, this March 711 goes to show beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I think both are cool!

Loved this thread.

[steveaki13]

I think every F1/racing car is cool and I don't really mind the look of any of these.

I just thought it belonged more in this thread. :p

[D-Type]

I always feel that the 1954-55 Mercedes W196 open wheeler was not particularly attractive; on the other hand the streamliner was one of the best looking cars. Could someone please post a couple of photos as I can't.

[steveaki13]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00846/motoring-graphics-g_846811a.jpg
http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/1954-Mercedes-Benz-W1961.jpg

[pcal226]

The Renault R29 and R30 from 2009-2010 were both pretty gross if you ask me.

[edv]

I always thought that the Daytona Prototypes were particularly hideous.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o1M9-kDyFbQ/Uh6d8xzusJI/AAAAAAAAUyM/0U_fUrK7p1Y/s800/02%252520-%2525202008.jpg

[edv]

Remember these from just a few short years ago?

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4281/2007hondaformula1thumbnys2.jpg

[steveaki13]

I never minded Honda's earth car. It stood out. Shame it was so slow.

The prototypes above are truly ugly. Good find edv.

[philipbain]

This too. The March 711?
http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lauda_1972_Argentina_01_BC.jpg

Close but no cigar, that is a 1972 March 721 which was for me the most hideous F1 car ever, also amongst it's shortest lived, by mid-season the March 721G was rolled out as a replacement, this was a March 722 F2 chassis adapted to accept a Ford DFV which was adopted by the factory when privateers had done the very same thing (fitted a F1 backend to a 722 tub) and outperformed the works team with their 721s!

[steveaki13]

Toleman TG183 1984

http://www.brazilexporters.com/toleman.jpg

[anfield5]

how about this.

It was 4wd built by Cosworth, but never raced

http://i.imgur.com/CTw6u96.jpg

[anfield5]

how about this for odd

http://images.conceptcarz.com/imgxra/Piero%20Taruffi/51-Piero-Taruffi-DV_12-RMMC_01.jpg

It is Pieron Taruffi's speed record car of 1951

[GravettFan99]

I think this wins the ugliest race car award... for eternity!

[inimitablestoo]

A Chaparral CanAm car, I believe? It does look a bit like one of those weird contraptions Edd China builds (he's the guy behind such oddities as the driveable bed, in case you don't know)

[GravettFan99]

Chaparral 2J to clarify. ;)

[steveaki13]

May have been posted before.

I was looking at some old stuff and thought that this car was horrible with all its wings and things....

http://gomotors.net/pics/BMW/bmw-f108-01.jpg

[jens]

I often find the mid-70s F1 cars a bit... in a way hideous, but more like curious. I mean it was an early stage of aerodynamics development in F1, but the huge airboxes and some of the boxy wings make you wonder, what DID they really think of aerodynamics back then...

[52Paddy]

I'm late to the party so not sure if this has been suggested. But the Peugeot 307cc rally cars of the mid 00s were disgusting. From an aesthetic point of view, using the the hatchback would have been far better. They raced in the BTCC around the same time and weren't offensive to the eye.

[anfield5]

I often find the mid-70s F1 cars a bit... in a way hideous, but more like curious. I mean it was an early stage of aerodynamics development in F1, but the huge airboxes and some of the boxy wings make you wonder, what DID they really think of aerodynamics back then...
In reality the huge airboxes didn't really have much to do with aero or engine performance, they were simply there to provide sponsors a huge sign board
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a9/b1/29/a9b129b72b0c7300961f37c3e9f30a6e.jpg
The Ligier JS5 is the perfect example

[Owain]

Surely the six-wheeled Tyrrell has to be a contender?

[Mark]

If you're talking in comparison to it's contemporaries the X wing Tyrrell has to be up there. Required an emergency change in regulations just on aesthetic grounds!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170225/da8c979e759e2824f9011bbf06b14844.jpg

[steveaki13]

It's weird though. I always liked the quirky look of the 97 Tyrell. It stood out and I think today there is too much moaning about different things on cars. The shark fin which has appeared probably make the 2017 cars look less beautiful but it can't all be about shape others the 50s and 60s designs would be brought back.

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[Owain]

If you're talking in comparison to it's contemporaries the X wing Tyrrell has to be up there. Required an emergency change in regulations just on aesthetic grounds!

I think there was a safety aspect too. Several of the other mid-field cars started sprouting those wings. IIRC correctly, Alesi's Sauber lost one when it got caught on the fuel pipes during a pit stop, ripping it off.

[amish119]

Can someone tell me in simple terms how to post a picture, nothing I do seems to work???

[D28]

Can someone tell me in simple terms how to post a picture, nothing I do seems to work???

Can't guarantee this will work, but it does for me. Try entering image address

So find the photo in question and get an image address typically ending .jpg You might have to open image in a new window but if you see a an internet address typing in the above should work, or you may see a copy image address command.
Good luck