17 Wild Car Designs From The Past That Looked Straight Outta Sci-Fi

Way back in 1914, this baby ditched boxy for teardrop vibes, inspired by airships. It cut through air like a champ at 93 mph – impressive for the time!

Forget the steering wheel! This funky bubble had just two wheels and a joystick-like dial, so you or your buddy could take over. Talk about futuristic fun.

Imagine cars so slick they slice through air like superheroes. That’s the BAT series, rocking fins and curves that were ahead of even today's supercars.

This racing beast from Italy looked like two torpedoes stuck together, all about speed and slicing the wind at Le Mans. No fluff, all fierce.

This buggy from ’39 was shaped like an egg (a smooth one!), so slick it still beats many modern spy cars when it comes to cutting through the air.

Built by a custom car legend, this shiny aluminum piece was a TV star in the ’60s. Cool enough to steal the show on and off screen.

With joysticks instead of steering wheels and radar instead of headlights, this nuclear-era dream was all about looking to the stars.

A wild mix of sci-fi and bugs! This ride’s fiberglass body and NASA rocket parts make it more than just a car – it’s a rolling dream.

Looks like a two-seater but secretly fits four adults! Plus, hidden doors make it feel like a magic car. Stylish and sneaky!

Post-war Japan needed smart rides, so here’s a tiny three-wheeler that’s like a snuggly shelter on wheels. Mad inventor vibes.

During wartime fuel shortages, this bubble-shaped electric ride was France’s answer to getting around town without the gas. Super cute and clever.

This British mini-mobile was all about style and fun, upgrading to a peppy engine to zip around town with a cheeky grin.

With more fins than a fish and a gas turbine like a real jet, this baby ditched the steering wheel for a joystick. Ready for takeoff… or just a Sunday drive.

A slick bullet-shaped ride with one wheel up front and a giant bench seat inside that fits four. Quirky and cool post-war style!

This ride screams 'Le Mans' with smooth, curvy, biomorphic body and loads of jet-age flair. It’s like a fish and a plane had a sports car baby.

The most famous jet-age car ever, with fancy fins and a price tag of pure wow. It’s like driving a piece of the future, crafted in Italy.

Way ahead of its time, this wedge-shaped electric mini was basically a tiny Tesla before Teslas were cool. Urban commuting's best friend.