It’s a condition we’re at a loss to explain but most enthusiasts succumb to at some point: the allure of the oddball car. As much as we all love a classic Deuce roadster or 1955 Chevy sedan, you have to wonder how we can pivot from admiring these preeminent designs and then get hooked on 1941 Willys, Daytona Chargers, and things like this rare fastback Nova. You can see where cars built specifically for competition (like those aforementioned) become objects of our lust by the fact they represent a serious pursuit of speed wrapped in a unique package. But taking a step back, your attraction is still to the design if you think it looks good rather than odd. But odd is defined as “different from what is usual or expected,” and in our world, a 1941 Willys all jacked up or a Plymouth Superbird with its mile-long front end are usual. We’ve witnessed their majesty for decades. So maybe these different designs aren’t so much odd as they are exceptional. But beyond Fiat Topolino Fuel Altereds and altered-wheelbase Coronets, there exists a world way past the odd—of freakish creations we sometimes feature and the stuff you’re more likely to see in Roadkill. These builds are inexplicable from a design standpoint, which is why we like hot rodding so much; it’s that unexpected assault on your eyes and mind that give you another take on how to build your own car.
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