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100 Avant-Garde Automobiles

From Self-Assembling Automobiles to Lounge Chair Concept Cars

— October 8, 2013 — Autos
These avant-garde automobiles are perfectly suited for any auto enthusiast looking to cruise around in something boldly over-the-top and artistically influenced.

While most car shoppers often search for automobiles that are both visually pleasing and suitable to their needs, these avant-garde vehicles are more for those who enjoy outside-the-box designs that serve more visual appeal than function or practicality. From automobiles that feature futuristically high-tech features and compact single-person frames to those that showcase animal-inspired designs and honeycomb concepts, these avant-garde cars will definitely blow drivers away with their visually complex exteriors.

A fantastically creative way to combine art and a source of transportation into one unique product, these avant-garde automobiles are showcasing that driving around town can also be a great way to express your artistic and contemporary style.
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Eco Electric Performance Hybrids
Eco Electric Performance Hybrids
The 2012 Infiniti Emerg-E Concept has Unbelievable Power
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98
Redesigned Iconic English Roadsters
Redesigned Iconic English Roadsters
The Caterham AeroSeven Concept Previews the Company's Future
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97
Foam-Bodied Beach Cruisers
Foam-Bodied Beach Cruisers
The Toyota Me.We is a Lightweight EV with a Foam Body and Bamboo Floors
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96
Monstrous Automotive Stereos
Monstrous Automotive Stereos
The 'SoundTank' Pumps the Volume with Power
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95
Speedy Electric Powered Racers
Speedy Electric Powered Racers
Nissan's ZEOC RC is the World's Fastest Electric Race Car
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94
Snow-White Electric Cars
Snow-White Electric Cars
The SIM LEI is a Speedily Efficient Green Vehicle
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93
Touch-Friendly Crossover Concepts
Touch-Friendly Crossover Concepts
The Lexus Lf-NX Features a Tactile Console and Hybrid Engine
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92
Emergency Emailing Eco Cars
Emergency Emailing Eco Cars
The Mitsubishi CA-iMiEV Will Email You in the Event of Theft
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91
Automatic Flying Automobiles
Automatic Flying Automobiles
Terrafugia TF-X is an Innovative Airborne Vehicle That Goes 200mph
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90
Social Media-Centric Concept Cars
Social Media-Centric Concept Cars
The Nissan Friend-Me Encourages In-Car Social Interaction
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89
Conceptual Belgian Supercars
Conceptual Belgian Supercars
The Minerva J.M. Brabazon is a Hybrid That can Hit 248 Mph
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88
Futuristic Family Freighters
Futuristic Family Freighters
The Renault Frendzy is Designed to Seamlessly Go From Work to Play
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87
Robotic Shuttles
Robotic Shuttles
Masdar Tests Driverless Autos in Net Zero Energy Community
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86
Futuristic Sightseeing Vehicles
Futuristic Sightseeing Vehicles
OEX_B is an Innovative Auto Solution
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85
Spherical Car Designs
Spherical Car Designs
The Zroom by Ameya Surve Takes Global Travel Literally
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84
Playful Spherical Cars
Playful Spherical Cars
Ichwan Noor Crumpled a Vintage Volkswagen into a Giant Toy Ball
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83
Imaginative Materialmobiles
Imaginative Materialmobiles
Bizarre Cars Made of Really Odd Substances
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82
Fantastic Folding Eco-Mobiles
Fantastic Folding Eco-Mobiles
The Hiriko City Car is Both Bendable and Environmentally Friendly
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81
Pedal-Powered Police Cruisers
Pedal-Powered Police Cruisers
The UK's Foot-Operated Patrol Cars are Utterly Ridiculous
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80
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Vehicles
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Vehicles
Lexus LF-LC Features Integrated Digital Features & Functions
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79
Drivers, Choose Your Shoes!
Drivers, Choose Your Shoes!
Automotive Marketing Gimmicks
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78
Luxurious Golf Carts
Luxurious Golf Carts
The Mercedes-Benz Golf Cart Brings High Tech to the Green
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77
Cutting-Edge Rental Coupes
Cutting-Edge Rental Coupes
The BeeHive Concept Cuts Down on Congestion and Increases Convenience
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76
Bulletproof Auto Concepts
Bulletproof Auto Concepts
Dartz Prombon Nagel is a Heavy Duty Russian Sports Coupe
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75
Transparent-Topped Autos
Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
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74
Futuristic Eco Trucks
Futuristic Eco Trucks
The Mitsubishi GR-HEV is a Lightweight Diesel Hybrid That Seats Five
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73
Radically Redesigned Luxury Cars
Radically Redesigned Luxury Cars
The Audi Rally King is Designed to Dominate Any Terrain
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72
Globe-Wheeled Vehicles
Globe-Wheeled Vehicles
The R1 Concept Car Comes as a Cutting-Edge Planet-Friendly Package
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71
High-Tech Public Transport
High-Tech Public Transport
The Organi Bus Lounge Makes Taking the Bus Stylish
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70
Driverless Transportation
Driverless Transportation
Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) Vehicles at Heathrow Airport
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69
Wheel-Like Future Carriages
Wheel-Like Future Carriages
The eLink by Jorge Biosca Marti is Reduced in Unnecessary Components
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68
Magnetic Pod Cars
Magnetic Pod Cars
2050 Audi RM Concept Gets Power and Speed From Train Tracks
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67
Human Hampster Wheels
Human Hampster Wheels
The Green Wheel Generates Energy from Joggers' Movement
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66
Retro Anniversary Automobiles
Retro Anniversary Automobiles
The BMW Rapp Concept Pays Tribute to the Automaker's Forefather
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65
Mechanically Exposed Automobiles
Mechanically Exposed Automobiles
The Reboot Buggy by Joey Ruiter Strips the Car Down to Basics
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64
Leafy Vehicle Juicers
Leafy Vehicle Juicers
Lotus EV Charger Works Double-Duty as a Streetlight
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63
Ecoweird Bamboo Cars
Ecoweird Bamboo Cars
The Battery-Powered BamGoo
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62
Kid-Centric Car Concepts
Kid-Centric Car Concepts
The Toyota Camette57s is Targeted at Underage Drivers
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61
$350,000 Bizarre Cars
$350,000 Bizarre Cars
British Artmobiles at Auction
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60
Transforming Tail Vehicles
Transforming Tail Vehicles
The Laminar 3 Concept Car Conforms to Changing Driving Conditions
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59
Convertible Autonomous Cabs
Convertible Autonomous Cabs
Taxi BP is Designed for Budapest in the Year 2046
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58
2025 Eco-Speeders
2025 Eco-Speeders
The Road-Powered Mazda KAAN Racer
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57
iPod-Inspired Eco-Transport
iPod-Inspired Eco-Transport
Hybrid Audi O Concept Car by Ondrej Jirec Fuses Sound and Style
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56
Police Supercars
Police Supercars
Italy's Polizia Get 560 HP Lamborghini
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55
Cyclist-Centered Concept Cars
Cyclist-Centered Concept Cars
Emin Ayaz's Mobility Hybrid Concept Car Stores and Charges E-Bikes
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54
Body-Powered Concept Cars
Body-Powered Concept Cars
Get Your Groove on with the Swing Beginner Car
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53
Sleek Futuristic Golf Carts
Sleek Futuristic Golf Carts
The Mercedes-Benz Golf Carts are Luxuriously High-Tech
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52
Commemorative Concept Cars
Commemorative Concept Cars
The BMW MZ8 Combines the Z8 Roadster and the 8 Series Sedan
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51
Monstrous Car Audio Systems
Monstrous Car Audio Systems
The Mobile DJ
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50
Teeny Weeny Luxury Cars
Teeny Weeny Luxury Cars
Ford Plans the Lincoln C as a Compact Hatchback
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49
Curvy Underbelly Cars
Curvy Underbelly Cars
The Jaguar XKX Concept is Inspired by the '60s E-Type Model
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48
South American Supercar Concepts
South American Supercar Concepts
The V12 Bucci is Argentina's First Supercar
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47
Windshield-Less Roadsters
Windshield-Less Roadsters
The 1960 Plymouth Xnr Concept Car has an Unusual Profile
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46
Tech-Savvy Scooters
Tech-Savvy Scooters
Fuse by Lance Cassidy Comes With Built-In GPS and a Touch-Screen
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45
Aquatic Animal-Inspired Boats
Aquatic Animal-Inspired Boats
The Dolphin Speed Boat Has Lovely and Efficient Curves
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44
Futuristic Eco-Cars
Futuristic Eco-Cars
The High-Tech ELPH Auto Features Smart Car Technology
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43
Butterfly-Inspired Cars
Butterfly-Inspired Cars
The Nissan Teana Birdwing Concept
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42
Conspicuous Korean Crossovers
Conspicuous Korean Crossovers
The Kia Niro Concept is Designed to Battle the Nissan Juke
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41
Compact Enclosed Motorcycles
Compact Enclosed Motorcycles
The Toyota i-Road Electric Personal Mobility Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
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40
Shape-Shifting Concept Cars
Shape-Shifting Concept Cars
The Paraton-e is Designed for a Futuristic Morning Commute
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39
Supercar Limos
Supercar Limos
Stretch Ferrari is World's Fastest (UPDATE)
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38
Luxury Honeycomb Concepts
Luxury Honeycomb Concepts
The New Mercedes Benz Design Concepts are Young, Fresh & Innovative
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37
Eco Tuk Tuk Concepts
Eco Tuk Tuk Concepts
The Terra Motors Etricycle Aims to Cut Pollution in Southeast Asia
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36
Jewel-Cut Concept Cars
Jewel-Cut Concept Cars
The EXO NURBS Vehicle Revisits Dymaxion Design for Superior Strength
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35
Sleek Motorcycle-Like Cars
Sleek Motorcycle-Like Cars
The Volkswagen AERROW is a Conceptual Mix of Motorcycle and Car
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34
Coffin-Like Cars
Coffin-Like Cars
Colin Pan Designs a High-Tech Automobile That is to Die For
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33
Minivans With Lambo Doors
Minivans With Lambo Doors
The Honda Skydeck Has More Doors than It Knows What to Do With
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32
Lounge Chair Concept Cars
Lounge Chair Concept Cars
The P.F.U.V. Concept Car Folds to Save Space
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31
Wheel-Inspired Vehicles
Wheel-Inspired Vehicles
The Rolling Stone Concept Car is a Bizarre Urban Auto
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30
Insectile Green Speedsters
Insectile Green Speedsters
The Exploder II Appeases Eco-Conscious and Race-Ready Drivers Alike
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29
Predatory Aviation-Inspired Autos
Predatory Aviation-Inspired Autos
The Spyker B6 Venator Spyder Takes Cues from Vintage Aircrafts
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28
Boldly Bizarre Cars
Boldly Bizarre Cars
From Discos on Wheels to Fat Porsches and Smart Car Limousines
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27
Modernized Retro Tribute Cars
Modernized Retro Tribute Cars
This Modern Classic Car Tributes a Fatal Attempt at a Speed Record
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26
Stretched Luxury Sports Cars
Stretched Luxury Sports Cars
Cars for Stars Offers a Lamborghini Aventador Limo to Rent
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25
Compact Commuter Cars
Compact Commuter Cars
The Agile Eel Electric Vehicle Can Meander in and Out of Traffic
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24
Reconfigurable Compact Cars
Reconfigurable Compact Cars
The TET City Car Adapts to Serve a Variety of Very Different Purposes
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23
Motorcycle-Inspired Automobiles
Motorcycle-Inspired Automobiles
The Toyota i-Road Offers the Maneuverability Without the Exposure
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22
Whale-Inspired Boat Homes
Whale-Inspired Boat Homes
The Orca Narrowboat is Both Roomy and Luxurious
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21
Toucan-Inspired Tricycles
Toucan-Inspired Tricycles
The Innovative nThree Trike is as Light as a Feather
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20
Miniature Luxury Yachts
Miniature Luxury Yachts
The Seajet Capsule Measures a Mere 15 Feet
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19
Ski-Slope Ambulances
Ski-Slope Ambulances
The Capsular Rescue Snowmobile Incorporates a Compartment for a Stretcher
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18
F1 Eco Vehicles
F1 Eco Vehicles
The Poursuivreve is a Fast Design with an Environmentally Friendly Flair
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17
Futuristic Luxury Taxis
Futuristic Luxury Taxis
The Mercedes-Benz Nimbus Features Glass Doors and Windows
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16
World's Strangest Vehicles
World's Strangest Vehicles
High Heel Shoe Bike, Car on Skiis and Toilet Scooter
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15
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
This Car for the Handicapped Accommodates Drivers with Disabilities
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14
Explosive Futuristic Sedans
Explosive Futuristic Sedans
Honda ‘Zeppelin' Luxury Sports Car for 2030
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13
Human-Powered Motorcycles
Human-Powered Motorcycles
The Tesla E-max Runs on Human Body Heat
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12
Film-Inspired Concept Cars
Film-Inspired Concept Cars
The Audi 'Fleet Shuttle Quattro' is Inspired by the 'Ender's Game' Film
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11
Flying Mobile Homes
Flying Mobile Homes
Soaring Apartment Systems Are the Future of Travel
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10
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
Futuristic Amphibious Autos
The Urban Pod is Evolved For Modern Metropolitan Transportation
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9
Cutting-Edge Transforming Subcompacts
Cutting-Edge Transforming Subcompacts
The MONO EV Evolves Automatically to Meet Street Conditions
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8
Mobster-Inspired Supercars
Mobster-Inspired Supercars
The Bugatti Atlantique Concept Car is Inspired by the Type 57SC
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7
Nimble Capsular Concept Cars
Nimble Capsular Concept Cars
Two Gyro Electric Vehicle Can Weave About Urban and Rural Obstacles
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6
Air-Powered Cars
Air-Powered Cars
The MDI AirPod
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5
Self-Assembling Automobiles
Self-Assembling Automobiles
Audi Has Come Up with the Futuristic Concept for a 3D-Printed Car
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4
Innovative Reorienting EVs
Innovative Reorienting EVs
The MONO Electric Vehicle Would Improve the State of Urban Traffic
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3
Futuristic Vintage Concept Cars
Futuristic Vintage Concept Cars
This Rolls Royce Concept Car Features Improved Maneuverability
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2
Cabinless Luxury Cars
Cabinless Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Apparition is a Modern Roadster for Discerning Drivers
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1
Contemporary Camper Concepts
Contemporary Camper Concepts
The Caraviso Caravan is Designed for Upscale Outdoorsmen
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