Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s and '80s?

By: Tasha Moore
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars From the '70s and '80s?
Image: Wiki Commons by Charles01

About This Quiz

Snuggle up to these hideous car creations that we've curated just for you! It's time to I.D. the ugly autos of the 1970s and 1980s. What was the auto industry thinking when they released some of the most unsightly contraptions on wheels ever designed? We explore a few reasons while testing your auto knowledge. 

Innovation clearly meant outrageous back then. The '70s and '80s were gaudy times in general. Everything from the clothes to the hairstyles during these decades were over the top, and consumers would not have had it any other way. And the practicality that most of us brag about these days was virtually unheard of back then. How practical was equipping a long limousine with an entire set of stairs? One British car maker had that bright idea. Needless to say, in the age of ultra-practicality, that wholly impractical manufacturer absolutely wouldn't exist in these times. 

Then there were the embellishments, which certain carmakers refused to scale back on their ugliest auto editions. More does not always look so merry. And it's bad enough when one mega auto company takes a plunge in the ugly pond. It's twice as bad when two companies join forces to create one hideous car thing.

 You'll see the exact names of these offenders after just a few scrolls!

AMC Matador Coupe
Wiki Commons by CZmarlin - Christopher Ziemnowicz
Guess who decided to compete with Ford and Chevy from 1974 to 1978?
Cadillac De Ville
AMC Matador Coupe
Bugatti Veyron
Lexus LFA
AMC Pacer
Wiki Commons by Charles01
Can you see why this visual treasure was donated to a museum? Try to guess the make and model.
Opel Ascona
Nissan Micra
AMC Pacer
Mitsubishi Lancer
Chevrolet Gremlin
Wiki Commons by Gerry Dincher
There was actually a method to building this madness. Whose contraption was this?
Lancia Stratos
Volkswagen Passat
Toyota Hilux
Chevrolet Gremlin

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Aston Martin Lagonda
Wiki Commons by Jagvar
The first of its kind was delivered to America in the '50s. Perhaps America sent back this edition. Can you I.D. this beauty?
Chevrolet Corvette
Aston Martin Lagonda
BMW 3 Series
Toyota Camry
Subaru BRAT GL
Wiki Commons by Subarubratman
One car maker practically had to sneak this beauty past U.S. borders. Are you confident that you know the answer?
Jeep CJ
Subaru BRAT GL
DMC DeLorean
Buick Riviera
Bond Bug
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
There were a few things wrong with this build. Do you know the classic?
Lincoln Versailles
Honda Beat
Bond Bug
Fiat 131

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Ford Pinto
Wiki Commons by Joost J. Bakker
This car had major exterior as well as interior issues. See if you can select the right choice?
Maserati Biturbo
Land Rover Range Rover
Ford Pinto
Porsche 928
Dodge Dart
Wiki Commons by GPS 56
It got its start in the '60s before terrifying subsequent decades with the "uglies." What is this car?
Dodge Dart
Subaru Alcyone
Studebaker Champion
Kaiser Deluxe
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
It's hard to believe that this car is a modern must-have for a certain segment of society. Do you know the right option?
Honda Civic
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Ford Model T
Edsel Pacer

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Chrysler Cordoba
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
The gold on this auto dream signified gaudy. What's the name of it?
Chrysler Cordoba
Jeep CJ
Hyundai Sonata
Simca 1100
Chevrolet El Camino
Wiki Commons by Ermell
Try not to blame Australia for this heavenly hybrid concept. Can you see the answer?
Zastava Skala
Chevrolet El Camino
Nissan Tiida
GM B platform
Volkswagen Thing
Wiki Commons by Bubba73
Which of these choices is a perfect name for this auto?
McLaren F1
Buick Centurion
Volkswagen Thing
Audi R8

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Chevrolet Chevette
Wiki Commons by order_242
Say what you will about its appearance, the ________ got a lot of folks through some pretty rough times.
Alfa Romeo 155
Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Chevette
Volvo 200 series
Oldsmobile 98 Regency
Wiki Commons by Dennis Elzinga
The manufacturer that made this classic was very busy the year it was released. Can you identify it?
Oldsmobile 98 Regency
Lola T70
Jaguar XK
Honda Beat
Pinto Cruising Wagon
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
How many ways could you improve the ________ in the '70s and '80s?
Ford Mustang
Honda Fit
Pinto Cruising Wagon
Imperial Crown

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Ford Country Squire
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
In spite of a few alterations, it was not cute. Whose creation was this?
Ford Country Squire
Frazer Standard
Ford Aerostar
Lancia Stratos
Subaru GL Wagon
Wiki Commons by order_242
Believe it or not, this car maker had an amazing 1987 sales year. Can you label the lucky model?
Austin Metro
Alpine A106
Subaru GL Wagon
Buick Riviera
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
You probably could stuff an entire sports team into this one. What was it?
Chevrolet Cruze
Buick Wildcat
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
De Tomaso Mangusta

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Bricklin SV-1
Wiki Commons by Ventura19
The company that dared to conjure this up went bankrupt. Name the right design?
Bricklin SV-1
Fiat Uno
Lagonda Rapier
Mazda 6
Volvo 262C
Wiki Commons by Sudenius
Trust that the interior looked way better than the exterior. Can you name the correct auto?
MG MGB
Pontiac Firebird
Rover 45
Volvo 262C
Yugo
Wiki Commons by KGC626
Is it an abysmal failure or successful art? Who made it?
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Yugo
Mazda RX-7
Jaguar D-Type

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Ford Mustang
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Does this ________ look at all "foxy" to you?
Imperial Crown
Hyundai Accent
Ford Mustang
Honda S600
Dodge Charger
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Can you identify this ugly car?
Facel III
Dodge Charger
Edsel Ranger
Enzo Ferrari
Chevrolet Citation
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
The auto that you see won at least one major award. Will you pick the correct car name?
Honda Prelude
Lamborghini Miura
Packard Eight
Chevrolet Citation

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Mercury Cougar
Wiki Commons by Hydro
Is the ________ retro cool or oh-so bad?
Mercury Sable
Simca 1100
Mercury Cougar
Frazer Standard
Chrysler LeBaron
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Don't be surprised that some customers complained about this model. Who is responsible?
Ford Thunderbird
Chrysler LeBaron
Austin Maestro
Audi A1
AMC Eagle
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Is it a shocker that sales dipped when this auto emerged? Which model made it happen?
Buick Apollo
Ferrari 166 S
AMC Eagle
Facel Vega Excellence

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Chevrolet Cavalier
Wiki Commons by Taxiguy57
It was crafted to compete. How easy is it for you to choose correctly?
Ford Ranger
LaFerrari
Crosley
Chevrolet Cavalier
Glenfrome Facet
Minds Eye Design via YouTube
Try to I.D. the ugly car that you see.
Eagle Talon
Dodge Viper
Glenfrome Facet
Ford Thunderbird
Rover 200
Wiki Commons by Charles01
It took an international collaboration to come up with this creation. What did the alliance name it?
Rover 200
Honda Beat
Hudson Super
Citroen DS

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Rolls-Royce Sbarro
Fieldsports Channel via YouTube
Is it safe to say that the ________ is over-designed?
Chrysler Newport
BMW 8 Series
Rolls-Royce Sbarro
Ford LTD
Cadillac Seville
Wiki Commons by Morven.
Customers were not satisfied with this design, but not for one obvious reason. Try to guess the make and model?
Cadillac Seville
Honda Fit
Jaguar Mark 2
Lancia Dedra
Plymouth Caravelle
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Full-scale wars have started for smaller offenses than this. What do you call this misfire?
Oldsmobile Aurora
Pagani Huayra
Peel Trident
Plymouth Caravelle

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Oldsmobile Omega
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
This looks like it was the beginning of the end for one car manufacturer. Try to get the label right?
Oldsmobile Omega
Renault Zoe
Trabant
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Wiki Commons by Rudolf Stricker
It's sobering to know that this model had a few imitators. Who set an ugly trend?
Volvo 164
Yugo
Porsche Cayenne
Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Cadillac Allante
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Some weren't made well, nor was it cute. What was it?
Oldsmobile 88
Nissan Micra
Cadillac Allante
Mitsubishi Galant

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Buick Skylark
Wiki Commons by Niels de Wit
This model carried its maker to cash-money glory. How well can you guess the name?
Mini
Nissan Figaro
Buick Skylark
Pontiac Grand Am
Trabant
Wiki Commons by Lothar Spurzem
Don't blame this visible nonsuccess on politics or a wall. What failed?
Rambler Classic
Porsche Cayenne
Trabant
MG Midget
Mercury Lynx
Wiki Commons by Bull-Doser.
1981 was a year of major model replacements for one company. What design unseated another?
Mercury Lynx
Mercury Cyclone
Lagonda 3-Litre
Jeep Compass

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Ford Tempo
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Ugly got pricey in the '80s. Choose whose price increased?
Jeep Wrangler
Chrysler Newport
Chevrolet Malibu
Ford Tempo