Can You Identify These Ugly Cars from the '80s?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify These Ugly Cars from the '80s?
Image: Wiki Commons via Bull-Doser

About This Quiz

The '80s were a pretty good time for a lot of us, but looking back, some of the styles from that decade were pretty awful. Some of the ugliest designs of all had to do with cars. But it wasn't just cars. The '80s were the time of incredibly bad hairstyles, including the mullet. It was an era when acid-washed jeans were thought of as cool, and people were even wearing MC Hammer pants. It was the decade of shoulder pads, Members Only jackets, fanny packs and carrying a boombox on your shoulder. There was no way everything that decade could be so tacky without cars being affected by it too.

The '80s might have been the worst decade for the design and look of cars of all time. Even brands like Rolls-Royce and Cadillac were making ugly cars, so you can imagine how horrific looking the cars put out by Ford and Chevy looked. And some smaller dealers from overseas were really putting out some awful stuff. 

We've put together some photos for you to check out of some of the most hideous cars of the decade, and we sure had a lot to choose from! Can you identify ugly cars from the '80s from a photo? Take this quiz to find out. 

Cadillac_Seville
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but this car is just ugly. Can you name it?
Subaru Legacy
Chevy Equinox
Chevy Camaro
Cadillac Seville
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car made luxurious seem not luxurious at all. And what is up with that back end? The Seville was manufactured from 1975 to 2004. It was originally supposed to be called the Cadillac Leland.

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Buick Skylark
Wiki Commons via Mr Choppers
Can you tell us what gorgeous ride this is?
Audi A4
Toyota Corolla
VW Golf
Buick Skylark
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Skylark used to be kind of cool until the '80s. It was made in six production runs over 46 years. It had numerous different designs, all of which were made to keep up with the times.

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Plymouth Caravelle Turbo
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
Can you name this car from the '80s?
Chevy Sonic
Ford Fiesta
Plymouth Caravelle
Honda Fit
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Caravelle was. in theory, named after a Portuguese sailing ship, but the name was spelled just a bit wrong. This is fitting for this car that didn't do much right. The Caravelle was first introduced in Canada in 1983.

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Cadillac Allante
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
Which ugly '80s car was this?
Chevy Cruze
Cadillac Allanté
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This was introduced to compete with Mercedes and Jaguar. Needless to say, it didn't. It was only produced for six years, and only around 21,000 of them were made during its production run.

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VW Rabbit
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
Can you identify this car?
Kia Forte
Mazda 3
VW Rabbit
Mitsubishi Lancer
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These cars were known for running forever and going for hundreds of thousands of miles, They weren't known for being good looking though. The current VW Golf is the new version of the Rabbit.

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Oldsmobile Omega Sedan
Wiki Commons via Bull-Doser
Does this car ring a bell?
Oldsmobile Omega
Chevy Malibu
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was not good looking, even a little bit. It also was recalled numerous times by the government. Not a good combo. The name "Omega" was to imply this car was the "last" car you would need, as Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet.

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Glenfrome Facet
Youtube via AvtoDunya
Might you be able to name this car?
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry
VW Jetta
Glenfrome Facet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Facet was built by Glenfrome as a re-bodied Range Rover aimed at the Middle Eastern market. The only problem was, it was incredibly ugly. Glenfrome did build some good looking cars though, such as the Delta.

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Ford Tempo
Wiki Commons via IFCAR
Does this ugly car ring a bell?
Ford Tempo
Chevy Impala
Ford Taurus
Kia Cadenza
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It seemed like just about everyone either had a Ford Tempo or knew someone who did back then, even though they were ugly. This car was the same vehicle as the Mercury Topaz.

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Renault Fuego GTX
Wiki Commons via Riley from Christchurch
Here is another ugly car. Can you name it?
Chevy Cavalier
Renault Fuego
Alpha Romeo Zagato
Toyota Camry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This was supposed to be a sports car. The only problem is, sports cars are supposed to be good looking. This car was extremely unreliable and did very poorly with sales.

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Subaru XT 6
Wiki Commons via Mr Choppers
What about this hideous ride?
Chevy Sonic
Subaru XT
Ford Fiesta
Honda Fit
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was supposed to look like something from the future. It just looked like something ugly. It was called the Alcyone in Japan, and the Vortex in Australia and New Zealand.

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Chevrolet Citation
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
Which '80s eyesore is this?
Chevy Citation
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Yaris
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

What was going on with Chevy back then? Did they have any cars in the '80s that weren't ugly? The Citation was one bad looking car. It was developed as the replacement for the Nova and was the first Chevy to have front wheel drive.

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Zimmer Quicksilver
Wiki Commons via HSV
Might you be able to name this car?
Chevy Cruze
Zimmer Quicksilver
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zimmer was a car manufacturer based out of New York that specialized in "neo-classic" automobiles. At its high point, Zimmer Motorcars Corporation employed 175 people and generated $25 million in annual revenue.

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Chrysler Executive Limousine
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
Can you name this car from this photo?
VW Rabbit
VW Golf
Chrysler Executive
Ford Probe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You know when something is supposed to be luxurious and fancy but it really just looks totally ugly? This is it. The "Executive" was only made from 1983 to 1986 and never captured much of the market.

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Mercury Lynx
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
What about this horrible-looking car?
Ford Probe
Volvo S70
Toyota Camry
Mercury Lynx
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was expensive, and at the same time, looked awful. Not the best combination. This was a Ford Escort under a different name and was dropped after sales went south, although, at one point, it was Mercury's best-selling car.

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Pontiac Phoenix
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
Can you name this unpleasant-looking car?
Honda Civic
Kia Forte
Pontiac Phoenix
Mazda3
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It is kind of amazing that anyone would have wanted to buy the Phoenix in any decade. Many say the Phoenix was the start of Pontiac's downfall. This car was named after the mythical Phoenix who died in a fire and was reborn from its ashes.

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Skoda Estelle
Wiki Commons via Charlie from United Kingdom
Can you name this car?
Ford Focus
Škoda Estelle
Toyota Yaris
Chevy Nova
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This was pretty much the cheapest car you could buy in the U.K. — and for good reason. It was awful. Škoda is a car manufacturer from the Czech Republic. The company was founded in 1895.

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Sbarro Rolls Royce
Youtube via WorldAutoMotors
Can you identify this car by its photo?
Nissan Sentra
Sbarro Rolls-Royce
VW Golf
VW Jetta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Just because something is expensive doesn't mean it's pretty. This discontinued Rolls-Royce, based on the Rolls-Royce Camargue, proves that for certain. Sbarro is a small Swiss car manufacturer that specializes in sports cars and replicas.

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Renault Alliance convertible
Wiki Commons via IFCAR
Can you name this unappealing ride?
VW Beetle
Ford Fusion
Renault Alliance
Honda Accord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This subcompact lasted from 1983 to 1987. French cars might be a lot of things, but they aren't usually boring. This one was.

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Delorean DMC-12
Wiki Commons via Kieran White
Can you figure out which car this is?
Chevy Impala
DeLorean DMC 12
Ford Taurus
Nissan Maxima
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The DeLorean is not a high-performing car. It's also ugly. There. We said it. This model was the only one DeLorean ever produced. The company ended up in bankruptcy.

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Sterling 800 Rover
Wiki Commons via Spanish Coches
Can you identify this car from the '80s?
Chevy Sonic
Ford Fiesta
Sterling 800
Honda Fit
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sterling was manufactured in Britain and only lasted a few years in the U.S., possibly because they were so ugly. It was known as the Rover 800 series in England.

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Suzuki Samurai
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
By looking at the photo, can you name this car?
Suzuki Samurai​
Kia Rio
Toyota Yarris
VW Golf
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This was supposed to be a tiny jeep, but it was more a big risk to roll over. It was also totally ridiculous-looking. The Samurai is dead in the U.S but lives on in other areas of the world under the names of the Sierra, the Katana and the Jimmy.

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Pontiac Fiero GT
Wiki Commons via Mr Choppers
Can you identify this future beater?
Subaru Impreza
Kia Forte
Pontiac Fiero
VW Rabbit
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Fiero was known for awful performance. It was also known as an ugly attempt at a sports car. Despite all of its flaws, this car was a top seller for a little while.

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Cadillac Cimarron
Wiki Commons via IFCAR
What about this mediocre-looking '80s ride?
Cadillac Cimarron
Chevy Malibu
Ford Fusion
Honda Accord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cadillac has always been known for having cars that are large, and, in theory, rather luxurious. This was Cadillac's attempt to go midsize, but it just ended up looking like a Chevy Cavalier. Fail.

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Oldsmobile Firenza Wagon
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
Can you identify this vehicle?
VW Passat
Oldsmobile Firenza
Subaru Legacy
Toyota Camry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is another car that was just basically an ugly Cavalier, except it cost way more. It was produced between 1982 and 1988 before fading away.

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AMC Eagle SX-4
Wiki Commons via CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz
Can you name this car by the photo?
AMC Eagle
Toyota Yaris
Dodge Dart
Chevy Nova
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are ugly cars, and there are ugly station wagons. The Eagle managed to be both. On the plus side, the Eagle is known as the first crossover vehicle, as they were the only four-wheel-drive passenger vehicle of the time.

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Chrysler LeBaron Turbo Convertible
Wiki Commons via Greg Gjerdingen
Which ugly car was this?
Ford Tempo
Chrysler LeBaron
Chevy Chevette
Volvo S40
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Maybe this car looked like it was top of the line back in the '80s but now it just looks kind of silly and certainly makes the ugly cut. The LeBaron started as a luxury car way back in the 1930s.

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Mercury Cougar
Wiki Commons via Ryanandlenny
Can you name this bad-looking ride?
Mercury Cougar
Chevy Cruze
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Cougar used to be really cool-looking back in the day. Then the '80s happened. When the Cougar was first made in the '60s, it was supposed to look like a Ford Mustang.

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Chevrolet Chevette
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
Can you identify this '80s car?
Toyota Camry
Chevy Chevette
VW Jetta
Ford Tempo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chevy Chevette is one of the worst names ever for a car. But then again, it was also one of the worst-looking cars. For a couple of years, the Chevette was the best-selling small car in America.

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Dodge_Charger
Wiki Commons via Dave_7
What is the name of this ugly car?
Dodge Charger
Chevy Nova
Ford Thunderbird
Opel Corsa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the '80s, many people thought this car looked cool — but they thought the same thing about mullets. An eariler, cooler version of the Dodge Charger was the car used as the General Lee on the show The Dukes of Hazzard.

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Chevy Cavalier Wagon
Wiki Commons via Bull-Doser
Can you identify this good-looking ride?
Toyota Yaris
Toyota RAV4
VW Polo
Chevy Cavalier
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

What was this supposed to be? The Cavalier was half-compact, half-sedan, and all ugly. It was introduced to replace the Chevy Monza in 1982, and was, in turn, replaced by the Cobalt in 2005.

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Geo Metro
Wiki Commons via Mr Choppers
What is the name of this '80s ride?
Dodge Dart
Geo Metro
Nissan Rogue
Ford Fiesta
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Geo Metro is one ugly car. This was one of the worst cars in existence at the time. It was manufactured by General Motors to compete against the wave of European imports in the '80s.

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Yugo 45
Wiki Commons via KGC626
Can you name this beauty?
Yugo 45
Toyota Camry
VW Rabbit
Dodge Charger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Yugo was the product of a car manufacturer in Yugoslavia called Zastava automobiles. Popular in its homeland, the vehicle's emissions and safety systems had to be drastically improved for sale in America.

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Lada Riva
Wiki Commons via Charlie from United Kingdom
How about this ugly car?
Kia Cadenza
Lada Riva
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Avalon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was originally a product of the Soviet Union, and its line ceased production in the early 2010s.

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Subaru Justy
Wiki Commons via Riley from Christchurch
Can you name the car in this photo?
Subaru Justy
VW Golf
VW Jetta
VW Beetle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was just your average tiny hatchback, except it was even more awful to look at than most. Just a very boring car when it came to looks. One thing not boring about the Justy is that it did pretty well as an off-road vehicle.

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Austin Montego Mayfair Estate
Wiki Commons via Riley from Christchurch
By looking at the photo, can you tell which car this is?
Austin Montego
Chevy Impala
Ford Taurus
Kia Cadenza
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This British car was supposed to be. a family car, and was exported to Europe, New Zealand, China, India and other countries. This car was phased out in 1988.

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Alfa Romeo Milano
Wiki Commons via Accord14
Which ugly car is this?
Alpha Romeo Milano
VW Passat
Subaru Legacy
Nissan Altima
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It isn't that this car is all that ugly; it is more that, as an Alpha Romeo, it should have been gorgeous — and it wasn't. Alpha Romeo is an Italian sports car manufacturer that has been involved in racing since 1911.

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Triumph Acclaim
Wiki Commons via Charles01
Remember this car from the '80s?
Chevy Cruze
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Triumph Acclaim
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The words "Triumph" and "Acclaim" might make you think this car wasn't a total dog. But it was. This car was made in England and production only lasted from 1981 to 1984.

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Hyundai Excel
Wiki Commons via Riley from Christchurch
We know it isn't pretty, but do you know what it is?
Mitsubishi Mirage
Kia Rio
Nissan Versa
Hyundai Excel
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This car was not only ugly, but it also had another problem: It was known to rust like crazy. Just a bad car. It was the first front-wheel-drive car ever produced by Hyundai.

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LeBaron (Chrysler) - c7206515-fdca-45d9-8314-37a52d206a53-1210-680
Hoovies Garage via youtube
What is the name of this car?
Ford Granada
Hyundai Accent
Chrysler LeBaron
Mazda2
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ricardo Montalban famously starred in the commercial for Chrysler's 1983 LeBaron series, claiming that "You are about to be seduced" by the vehicle. This convertible "woody" version featuring fake teak siding was ... interesting at the time — and nowadays, its fugly looks may actually generate more smiles than any modern vehicle you could take for a Sunday drive.

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Kia Concord
Wiki Commons via Chu
Can you identify this '80s vehicle?
Fiat Punto
BMW 3 Series
Ford Escape
Kia Concord
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Some cars were bad mechanically, and some just looked bad. The Kia Concord managed to do both. Kia is South Korea's second-largest automobile manufacturer, second to Hyundai.

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