10 Cars So Weird They're Wonderful

9. Isuzu 117 Coupe

Expense:* $10,000–$25,000
Produced in 1968–1981
The 117 Coupe is a sleek example of Isuzu's skills beyond the utilitarian, marking a departure from the company's typical portfolio of robust commercial and utility vehicles. Designed by the famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, this beautiful sports coupe was one of the first Japanese automobiles to be styled by an Italian design firm. It was introduced in 1968 and has a sleek and sophisticated shape.

Isuzu 117 Coupe ©Mytho88/Wikimedia
Over the course of its existence, the Isuzu 117 Coupe boasted a selection of powerful engines within its elegant body, including a 2.0-liter diesel and a 1.6-liter gasoline. Even though it may not have been a commercial success, this automobile will always have a special place in Japanese auto history.

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