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The ugliest of ugly (cars)

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by John Vardanian, Apr 11, 2012.

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  1. treedee3d

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    "Between 1991 and '92, a number of 348's had their original Pininfarina bodywork extensively modified by carrozzeria Zagato of Milan. Due to legislative restrictions on crashworthiness, Zagato weren't able to modify the engine, running gear or chassis of the stock 348, so they instead focused solely on the aesthetics. A re-working rather than a traditional re-body meant Zagato's creation came to be known as the Elaborazione.


    The front bumper was more rounded than Pininfarina's initial design and set a theme that would continue throughout. It housed a fake central grille that could be specified as either oval or square, this being flanked by lights sunk into the surrounding panel. A lightweight aluminium bonnet featured two NACA ducts carved out from beneath the windscreen while the roof had Zagato's trademark ‘Double Bubble’ treatment that provided a slight gain in cockpit headroom. A distinctive new engine cover was fabricated from alloy and featured a clear glass screen similar to those seen on Willy Koenig's Testarossa convertibles and more recently, Pininfarina's 360. Zagato could never have retained those heavily stylised engine vents from the stock 348 that were such an obvious Pininfarina trademark, the Milanese designers blending two substantial NACA ducts into the doors to help cool the engine.

    The tail treatment saw a trio of circular pods located each side of the facia while an electronically-operated spoiler featured Ferrari and Zagato graphics that only became visible when raised. Other interesting features were custom OZ Racing split rim alloy wheels, external fuel filler caps and three-inch rear view TV monitors plumbed into the cabin. The cockpit itself was thoroughly redesigned and came trimmed almost exclusively in suede. Overall, the Elaborazione was a curious mix of cues but was nevertheless immediately recognisable as the work of Zagato. A production run of 22 was originally planned although we are unsure if this number was ever reached."

    This car also had a rear view backup camera, 20 years ago!!! That's pretty cool.
     
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    Looks a little like one of my first soap box derby attempts.
     
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    Couldn't disagree more.
    One of the best designs of the 20th Century,way ahead of it's time.
     
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    Plymouth Superbird? Nissan Maxima? Honda Civic? You guys have no eye, all of those are beautiful cars...

    This, on the other hand, is the true embodiment of UGLY. I give you the Fiat Abarth 2.3 S Prototipo (Promiscuo)!!!
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    The new 2013 Toyota Avalon is UGLY!!!
     
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    This isnt ugly for me!
     
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    1958 Lincoln Continental Convertible.

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    I just saw this thread sorry, I'm little late but it is a FERRARI. More to the point it is the Abbott Ferrari 212 Export re-body S/N 0165EL
     
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    The front and back view of this car are a disaster, the rest is actually not bad....Wouldn't take much to fix this design and turn it into something great IMO.
     
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    Take the front of a Fisker Karma and slap on the rear of a BMW Z4 and viola!
     
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    How about this monstrosity? It sold at RM's London auction for £35k.
    It's based on a CL500. 24inch front and 30inch rear wheels, 24ct gold badges, inside - Swarovski crystals and Alcantara.
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    I'm really not a fan of Zagato. I don't think there has been any design they've done that I thought was better overall than the original car they started with. The glass engine cover was a neat idea for the Ferrari 348 Zagato Elaborazione but, apart from that, I lamented the loss of many of the distinguishing styling features of the 348 in their version.

    All the best,
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    What a great thread! I hadn't noticed it before.

    I would disagree with a number of cars here.

    The Type 32 Bugatti is wonderful, especially for 1923. The later 35 was a better looking car, for sure, but the 32 was so low or the time. It has a starting crank out; it was a contemporary of the Model T.

    I also love the Mitsuoka Orochi. An NSX under the wild exterior.

    And the Citroen DS.

    But I agree with the Daimler, the Continental spare tire kits, the Aztek and a number of others.

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    You need to look at a few 1960's Alfa Romeo SZ's, stunning.
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    Saw one of these in New York City last weekend. I promise its even uglier in person. Some sort of Citroen. The one I saw had more rear quarter panel rust then a 20 year old Honda Civic.
     
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    LOL What a perfect find!

    But I am convinced a different Fiat takes the cake. I drove the newer generation of Multipla, and as ugly as it was, its older sibling definitely takes the cake!
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    The father of a friend of mine had one when they first came out. He said of it:

    "It's just like driving a Ferrari - everybody looks."

    I just smiled politely. :)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     

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