5 UGLY but FUN 1970s Cars

TOP 5 UGLY but FUN 1970s Cars
The 1970s saw significant changes in automobiles, emphasizing fuel efficiency and lower emissions, while also focusing on automotive styling. This era produced many memorable cars, both beautiful and unattractive. Despite their looks, some of these cars were very fun to drive. Here are the top five ugly yet fun cars from the 1970s:
1. 1973-1975 Pontiac Grand Am (4-door): Pontiac's entry into the European touring car segment, the 2-door model had sporty styling and performance. However, the 4-door version's formal roofline made it less attractive. Despite its looks, it was fun to drive with powerful V8 engines.
2. 1974-1976 Bricklin SV-1: Built by a small Canadian automaker, this car emphasized safety with large bumpers that ruined its modern looks. It had gull-wing doors and a fiberglass body, making it fun to drive with either an AMC or Ford V8 engine.
3. 1968-1978 Lamborghini Espada: This 2+2 sports coupe had an unconventional design, considered unattractive compared to other Italian cars. Despite its looks, it had excellent handling and a powerful V12 engine, making it a high-performance vehicle.
4. 1970-1978 AMC Gremlin: Known for its stubby rear hatchback design, the Gremlin was affordable and reliable. It offered spirited acceleration with its inline 6-cylinder and V8 engines, making it a fun car despite its appearance.
5. 1973-1974 Volkswagen Thing: Originally designed for the West German Army, the Thing had a rugged and unattractive look. However, its convertible nature and durable construction made it a fun and reliable vehicle, providing an open-air driving experience similar to modern Jeep Wranglers and Ford Broncos.
These cars, though not aesthetically pleasing, offered a unique driving experience and left a lasting impact on automotive history.
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[@MaiMa-s9z]

The 1974 Volkswagen Thing is so hilarious, when we were young my family had it, but it was very convenient to use because it is like a Jeep. However, it is ugly but still love it.

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[@CarolTyler-y7z]

@@MaiMa-s9z Yes, I have one too.... so great right?

[@WillisGross-z1e]

Yes, pls consider your list because Pontiac Grand Am so beautiful...

[@danieljohnson9351]

I would never call the Pontiac Grand Am ugly especially when you compare it to the hideous crap coming out today! The Gremlin wasn't ugly either. It was just different.

[@wiiambarnarx8485]

I do not care what anyone says, I thought the Pontiac Grand Am was beautiful looking.

[@lucianene7741]

Props to that, it kinda looks like a Jaguar sports sedan.

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That is one vote for Pontiac Grand Am is ugly or not... pls help us and all enthusiasts find the truth, what is really ugly and fun??? Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel Have a good day

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

Pontiac Grand Am yes, that is good why does it on this list...

[@lucianene7741]

@@MuscleCarMasters68 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In other words, whether something is beautiful or not is a matter of subjective perception, so there is no objective truth or falsehood here.

[@annenelson5656]

That bell is extremely annoying

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[@stevejacobs8375]

Hell yeah, WTH, get rid of it !

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[@brettsteele7027]

I'm with the others here... The Grand Am was not ugly.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

yes, thank you, one more vote for Grand Am... not ugly... We are still waiting for more comments to claim that is ugly or not... But I think Grand Am's performance is good right, love it Have a good day, and don't forget to like, share or sub on our channel.

[@bencalloway3908]

You got rocks in your head if you think that Pontiac is ugly. Far better looking than anything else at that time

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[@NaomiRiley-z9z]

Yes, still love Pontiac

[@WillisGross-z1e]

Pontiac Grand Am, I think that is good, I don't care what other enthusiasts say or think, but with me, it is so great because of the good memories of my Dad... So great never forget it You should consider your list.

[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

I total agree with you

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

Here's something to seriously consider ; The Pontiac Grand Am would probably sell Great today. Not ugly..

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@NaomiRiley-z9z]

I had a Gremlin that I absolutely loved. I wish I still owned it. Despite the years of abuse, like off-roading and even jumping a hill Dukes of Hazzard style with five people inside (which broke the transmission in half), it kept running. It was truly unstoppable.

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[@victorm.photovic9983]

I don’t get it.the entire time you talked about the 4 door Grand Am, you only showed videos of the various 2 door.styles…🤣

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[@johnferlauto-zf7lk]

I owned a 1973 Grand Am that was a great car. Not good on gas mileage but fast and fun. Traveled across the country in luxury. Great car!

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[@nathanielwaters6730]

I had a '75 Pontiac Grand Am, someone put a 455 in it, it originally had the 400, I bought that car in 1990 for $650 bucks, wished I never sold it!!! The Grand Am was a sharp car, I always did have soft spot in my heart for GM's Colonade body styles from 1973-1977!!! Mopar Nate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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[@TinNguyen-pd8xu]

1973 Pontiac Grand Am Ugly??? WTF My father had one, but it was so beautiful and so great. I had a great time with it. It would help if you considered to remove it from the list And all the rest information is so great, thank you for your video.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Yes, thank you very much So great when we can bring good memories back to you with your family. But with some fans that cars are so ugly, maybe we need more information to find the truth, Right Sir? Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel Have a good day.

[@luisvelasco316]

The 4-door Grand Am had awkward styling, while the 2-door coupe looked good. For some reason, this video only shows the 2-door, though it talks about the 4-door being the ugly duckling of the family.

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[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE EVRYTHING!!!! ALL OF THEM WOULD MAKE GREAT DAILY DRIVERS!!!!

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[@althunder4269]

If you are talking about the 4 door Grand Am you should show the 4 door Grand Am. The AI voice is bad.

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[@AlissonBrewer-c6c]

Fantastic video. I never owned any of these cars, but I really enjoyed seeing the Grand Ams, Gremlins, and Things. I used to have a VW Beetle convertible, and it was a lot of fun. I've often wished I still had it.

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[@EvanBarr-uk3vk]

Pontiac lemans grand am , had350- 400-455 4bbl and handling improvements that put them just a rung lower than the high $ euro sedans.and with the bigger moters they would smoke say a 450sel and with the 2.79 rear they where just as good on the highway.

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[@mpetersen6]

I remember an article in Road & Track on the Can Am. The car was parked overnight and in the morning there were foot prints from someone running over the car.

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Thank you for your information. So great, what do you think Grand Am is so ugly or not???... some enthusiasts claim that is so beautiful. we are still waiting for more information to confirm that ideas Have a good day, and don't forget to like, share or SUB on our channel to explore more American Muscle Cars.

[@RWildekrav66]

@@MuscleCarMasters68Beautiful Car !!!

[@WillisGross-z1e]

​@@RWildekrav66Correct.... but some fans still think that is so ugly... LOL... unbelievable

[@user-qt5cm1qf3m]

It's not the looks that count,it's the performances that count.

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Yes... some people claim the performance is more important than looks But other enthusiasts have different idea We need more time to find the truth about that right Sir Have a good day, Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel.

[@mathiaswiese5412]

Den AMC Gremlin finde ich großartig!

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[@RWildekrav66]

The Pontiac Grand Am was a beautiful car , I had one and I wish I still had it ! Whoever made this doesn’t know Shit !

[@WillisGross-z1e]

Yes... why is it on this list ???? unbelievable

[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

Yes, pls remove it from this list....WTH

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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thank you for your feedback We understand your feeling...But that is would idea if we wait for more information from fans Have a good day.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

@RWildekrav66 Yes, thank you for your vote for Pontiac Grand Am. Many enthusiasts claim that so beautiful (pls refer to our comment under this video)... is that truth or not.. We should wait for more comment from all fans to know more. Don't forget to like, share or SUB on our channel Have a good day.

[@MaiMa-s9z]

Thank you for your video. That is a great video and give me back the information, I had a 1976 Bricklin SV-1

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[@williambone7724]

That Pontiac Grand Am was cool!

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Yes, thank you but some fans still think that it is ugly, but most of them claim that it is not ugly and so good. Maybe we need more comments from all fans to confirm that information... LOL Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel Have a good day, see your next video at noon today.

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

The 1973 Volkswagen Thing is so great... I had one before, but those Cars are so great, I don't think it is a list of UGLY cars and performance is greater than other modern cars. Anyways, thank you.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Thank you for your information. Depends on each of the people's idea, But some enthusiasts claim that is so ugliest. Waiting for more information to claim a problem Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel Have a good day.

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

​@@MuscleCarMasters68 oh... I think that is great content for our free time... but sometimes you should focus on generating other great videos for us.

[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

Volkswagen type 181.... diffirent name of Volkswagen Thing...The Type 181 was known as the Thing in the United States, the Safari in Mexico, the Trekker in the UK, and as the Kurierwagen in West Germany. Popular for its utilitarian nature, these cars were simply designed, giving them durability and allowing them to be repaired easily. Featuring the same mechanical underpinnings as the Beetle, the civilian Type 181 would be in production until 1980, yet production years for the US market were only 1973-1974.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

@@MuscleCarMasters68 thank you

[@geraldscott4302]

The 1970s was by far the best decade ever for car styling. Some of the most beautiful cars ever made were from the '70s. No four door car is going to look good. There are no exceptions that I know of. But the Grand AM looked a million times better than any four door car made in the 2000s. I love the way the Bricklin looked, but would rather have had normal doors. Starting in 1973, ALL cars would have huge bumpers. That wasn't the car manufacturers fault. That's what you get when you allow the government to meddle in things that are none of their business. The 300ZX didn't even resemble the Bricklin, and was indeed ugly. The only Lamborghini I have ever like the looks of was the original carbureted Countach. The Gremlin was one of the coolest economy cars ever made. The VW Thing dates all the way back to WWII. It was the German equivalent of the American Jeep. It was a utility vehicle, and not designed for looks. They are now highly sought after, and command some absolutely absurd prices.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@BenjaminPowers-v3s]

@geraldscott4302 Thank you for your thoughtful comment, it helps me better understand classic cars

[@oldrrocr]

Could have had the Lotus Europa... and thanks for not including my wife's fave back then - the Charlies Angels Mustang.🤣🤣🤣

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

LOL...

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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Thank you for your comment. Have a good day. @CarolTyler-y7z

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

@@MuscleCarMasters68 yes, if you can edit a video about Charlies Angels Mustang, that is good.... LOL

[@adelinocaldeira126]

I love all of them....

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

thank you so much for your comment. But some fans still claims that so ugly... That is good, we need more time to confirm that information, ugliest or not??? Don't forget to like, share or SUB on our channel Have a good day

[@wiiambarnarx8485]

All of these vehicles are still alot better looking than the ugly ones you see today!! Ewe!!!

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Yes, thank you for your information, but with some fans that is still ugly. Maybe we need more time to find the truth via all the comments from enthusiasts. Don't forget to like, share, or SUB to explore new American Muscle Cars Have a good day and wait for the truth will become via all comments from the fans.

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

Yes, I think so too, why? Because I had 1973 Volkswagen Thing but is so great for me...

[@RWildekrav66]

Todays cars ALL look the same with the exception of the Dodge autos

[@CarolTyler-y7z]

@@RWildekrav66 yes, correct... that is main reason I still love muscle cars... I think all fans still love it too...

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Beautiful Meh Beautiful Maybe Functional

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@MH-fb5kr]

i’ll take the espada any time

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Yes, thank you very much So great when we can bring good memories back to your side But with someone that is not good list, we need more time to find the truth. What is ugly????? Have a good day.

[@billharris3809]

The hounding to subscribe and that freaking bell caused me to end this video part way through. I won't watch another.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Thank you for your feedback So Sorry about that bell... We will focus on it next video We always try our best to create other great videos to bring good memories back to all enthusiasts, That would be a good idea if we have more time, step-by-step. Have a good day.

[@Angel-fu4td]

I love 70s to early 80s cars are my favourites and the music from this era too...😊

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[@WillisGross-z1e]

Yes, it is more beautiful than any modern car today

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

There were a lot of nice cars back in the 60's and 70's but, they all had a singular problem. RUST BUCKETS!😆

[@geraldscott4302]

Not in AZ. I have a completely rust free 1972 Ford Pinto Squire wagon. I drive it on a daily basis.

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

I suppose I was'nt being completely fair as it was indeed the "Great" Salt our city threw out in boatloads every winter that was to blame.🤔

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Thank you for your feedback @mybachhertzbaud3074 Yes, but you can see some comments on our video and see someone claim that so beautiful... that is not ugly Maybe we need more time to find the truth from other enthusiasts's comments. Don't forget to like, share, or SUB on our channel Have a good day.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

Yes, so great right @geraldscott4302 That is so good, and no one can deny your feelings with Ford Pinto Squire, right? Don't forget to like, share, or Sub on our channel Have a good day.

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Thank you for your more information @mybachhertzbaud3074 Have a good day.

[@CarVanMan1]

Had to turn off your video. Very annoying bells or whatever. Not a good way to attract subscribers, I would think. Too bad, I was enjoying it.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

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[@jefflilyea4669]

They're all better than the 80s

[@jefflilyea4669]

Didn't mention the 401 gremlin

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

thank you for your feedback... Yes waiting for us of content about the Ugliest 80s Cars.... Correct to compare between with 2 eras Don't forget to like, share, or sub on our channel Have a good day.

[@MuscleCarMasters68]

​@@jefflilyea4669 Thank you so much for your feedback... but some fans still claim that so ugly or bad for Gremlin... Have a good day. Let's see our channel is place to share or comment to show your feeling love with muscle cars. Have a nice night

[@manher4335]

@@MuscleCarMasters68 I think as far as top 5 ugly 80's cars the Grand Am would make a stronger case pal. Seriously. They were forgettable looking and really uninspiring to drive.