These American Cars Used To Be Different… Now They’re Just Weird

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Dan Smith

If you are reading our blog, you probably like cars. If you love cars, you know they are always changing. Sometimes it's good. Tesla Model S or Ford Mustang. But what other times? it's just weird. For example, remember the 1975 AMC Pacer. It was all supposed to be futuristic and "space age", but now it looks like a big mistake. Another great example is the OG GMC Terrain. They were originally intended to be a luxury SUV for those who want to feel like they're driving a comfortable large luxury car, but now they feel out of place. made a list of the 10 weirdest cars on American roads. RELATED: This is why the International Harvester Scout 800B is skyrocketing in price.

9/9 Chrysler 300C

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Take the Chrysler 300C, for example. The Chrysler 300C was a good looking, powerful car with all the features that made it a bestseller. It has rear-wheel drive, independent suspension, and even a Hemi engine under the hood.

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However, in recent years, it has become less popular due to its size and poor fuel efficiency.

8/9 2010 GMC Terrain

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Another example is the 2010 GMC Terrain. The 2010 GMC Terrain is a great example of a car that started out as a unique and interesting vehicle and got lost along the way. The car was known for being one of the most popular compact SUVs on the market, but now it has a strange look.

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It had a sleek design and innovative features such as a power tailgate. But now that all the competitors have caught up and have the features, it looks like a car out of place, and not necessarily in a good way.

7/9 1975 AMC Pacer

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The 1975 AMC Pacer was an odd car back then, and even more so today. It was big, boxy, and based on the idea of ​​having a car for an upper-class stay-at-home mom.

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It also had a strangely futuristic design for its time, so it probably looks very strange now that it's driven by the Jetsons.

6/9 2007–2017 Lincoln Navigator

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The 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator is nothing like it once was. They designed this SUV gorgeously.

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"Wait, is this car not in production yet?" But that's not the same Lincoln Navigator we know and love now!

5/9 1994–1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

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The Chevrolet Impala SS was a hugely popular car in the '90s, but looks out of place today. The 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS was a huge vehicle with a powerful engine and innovative technology. This was his one of the first cars with traction control that could drive on both snow and wet roads.

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But now? Impala SS is weird. When you see this car on the street today, you wonder why you would want a big car with such an outdated design.

4/9 Chevrolet Avalanche

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The Chevrolet Avalanche debuted in 1999 as part of General Motors' high-end truck program. The biggest problem with the Chevrolet Avalanche, even though it's still considered a truck, was that it was too wide to fit in most parking spaces.

Frontal 3/4 view of the original avalanche
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And its boxy shape appears to be used for transporting lumber rather than people.

3/9 Complete Cadillac Catella line

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There are many good examples of cars that were cool in the past and weird now. But one of his best is the Cadillac Catellaline, produced between 1995 and his 2001, powered by his 3.2-liter V6 engine of 181 horsepower.

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Current? This car belongs to "not old" in any category on any car auction site.

2/9 original ford taurus

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Another example is the original 1986 Ford Taurus. They introduced the original Ford Taurus as an answer to Japanese competitors such as the Toyota Camry and Nissan Maxima. It offered several unique features, including aerodynamic styling and quality materials inside and out.

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But it had such a boxy shape that it looked like it was from another era. Related: 1990s Lincoln Navigator vs. Mercury Mountaineer

1/9 pontiac aztec

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The Pontiac Aztek was once an iconic American car, but today it looks like a terrible mistake. It was a huge, roomy vehicle that boasted many odd design features and was available in a variety of colors.

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The engine is small and weak and cannot carry heavy loads or long distances. And what about exterior design? Well, let's just say the Aztecs don't turn heads for the right reasons.