A classic two-tone car, with a cream top and red bottom, is parked on a grassy field with trees in the background. The car features a rounded body, large windows, and chrome bumpers.
Last updated on July 9, 2025 by Matt Staff. While some peculiar rides from the past have garnered a cult following, most are remembered for all the wrong reasons. Whether due to awkward shapes, clunky proportions, or nonsensical styling, these cars have rightfully secured their place on this list.
If you’re prepared to cringe, chuckle, or perhaps even feel a twinge of nostalgia, here are 20 of the most unappealing cars from the 1970s:
1. 1977 Reliant Robin 850 (nielsdew/via flickr.com)
2. 1970 Subaru 360 (cullen328/wikimedia commons)
3. 1975 Bricklin SV-1 (hugo-90/via reddit.com)
4. 1975 Sebring-Vanguard CitiCar (michaelbarera/via wikimedia commons)
5. 1974 Volkswagen Thing (via Wikimedia commons)
6. 1973 Pontiac LeMans Safari (france1978/via reddit.com)
7. 1978 AMC Pacer (charles01/via wikimedia commons)
8. 1972 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron (alfvanbeem/via wikimedia commons)
9. 1970 Marcos Mantis M70 (sg2012/via flickr.com)
10. 1975 Triumph TR7 (charles01/via flickr.com)
11. 1971 Citroën Ami 8 Break (joachimkohler-hb/via wikimedia commons)
12. 1975 AMC Matador (daveseven/via reddit.com)
13. 1970 Porsche 914 (sg2012/via wikimedia commons)
14. 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV (jacksnell707/via flickr.com)
15. 1971 Ford Pinto (mustangjoe/via flickr.com)
16. 1971 Marcos Mantis M70 (jambox998/via flickr.com)
17. 1977 Dodge Aspen (alfvanbeem/via wikimedia commons)
18. 1973 Fiat 128 (rutgervandermaar/via flickr.com)
19. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon (kevauto/via wikimedia commons)
20. 1971 Lancia Beta Berlina (vauxford/via wikimedia commons)
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