This example is extremely ugly for sure. Most Rondeau cars were however beatiful looking creationsQuote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
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This example is extremely ugly for sure. Most Rondeau cars were however beatiful looking creationsQuote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
http://cdn.images.autosport.com/spec.../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 wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Rollo
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3002/2...558d4d3c_b.jpg
Ferrari 312T5. What were they thinking?
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.
I disagree! I wet myself whenever I see the old 312's :DQuote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 555-04Q2
http://m.cdn.blog.hu/au/autohistory/...horey_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
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 itQuote:
Originally Posted by D28
The car has been restyled somewhat since 1957, eg the 1-piece windscreen is not original.Quote:
Originally Posted by D28
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.
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.
http://www.f1rejects.com/drivers/fab...ichring-87.jpg
The horrid AGS JH21-c/JH22 of 1987 where it belonged (on top of a junk pile)
http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/upl...7f1monaco1.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.
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/-WcOrr8Fvek...ipo-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/image...po-151-3_1.jpg
I like it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by D28
[quote="anfield5"]http://www.f1rejects.com/drivers/fab...ichring-87.jpg
The horrid AGS JH21-c/JH22 of 1987 where it belonged (on top of a junk pile)
http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/upl...7f1monaco1.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.
You are quite correct I miss typed 1985 as 1983 (I never claimed to be smart :crazy: )
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parabolica
I agree this was not a handsome beast
http://richardsf1.com/wp-content/upl...onef1.com_.jpg
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 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by D28
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
Holy thread revival batman.
Just had to add this to the list of uglies
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/wp-con...t-15.01.20.png
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by COD
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
http://carmeetsroad.com/top100/wp-co...6egko1-500.jpg
It was a Parnelli chassis designed by Maurice Phillipe. It never raced with the "dihedral wings."Quote:
Originally Posted by anfield5
The car looked considerably better without them, but it was still pretty weird........
http://www.research-racing.de/gpx1637.jpg
I think someone quoted this earlier, but maybe the picture has been lost.
http://cdn05.motorsportretro.com/wp-...ance_01_BC.jpg
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-...tina_01_BC.jpg
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-...ada_04_PHC.jpg
http://www.autoviva.com/img/photos/9..._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?
Quote:
Originally Posted by BleAivano
What the? http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/la...smiley-007.gif http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/wu...smiley-015.gif
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 carQuote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Like the Ferrari 312's, this March 711 goes to show beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I think both are cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Loved this thread.
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
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.