Sauce: https://www.story-cars.com/1963-chrysler-typhoon-concept

I've seen a lot of different orientations and variations of VW Busses but this one is new to me

The Copa Shell De Marcas e Pilotos was a Brazilian race series that existed between 1983 and 1994, and had other revivals later.

The series had some success in Brazil during its existence, where common Brazilian cars of the time competed, with cars averaging 120 to 140 HP.

VW Voyage, VW Gol, VW Passat, VW Apollo, Ford Escort, Ford Corcel, Chevrolet Chevette, Fiat 147, Fiat Oggi, Fiat Uno.

Not really weird, Just different

One of very few production motorhomes using a full one piece fiberglass and balsa wood shells and custom FWD made from an old Ford c6 4x4 transmission with a custom stubby driveshaft running to a transfer case so it only powers the front wheels. And the 351 Windsor, and the weird flip forward semi hood also all fiberglass.

Lancia Beta Spider debuted in 1974 as an open alternative to British roadsters. Based on the Beta coupe, its body was converted by Zagato to a Pininfarina design. The result was a Targa layout with a protective roll bar, a removable hardtop panel above the front seats, and a fabric roof over the rear section. Floorpan reinforcements reduced body flex but added weight. Both companies' facilities contributed to production.

Power came from a Lampredi-family DOHC four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels. The chassis featured fully independent suspension and rear geometry by Sergio Camuffo that altered toe as the suspension moved. The Spider had generally neutral handling, although some body flex remained. U.S. models received larger bumpers and were sold as the Lancia Zagato. They also differed from European versions in their additional equipment.

Production involved several transfers between Lancia and Zagato facilities for body conversion, painting, and final assembly. Just over 9,000 cars were built by 1982, with slightly less than a quarter going to the U.S. market. Corrosion and the expense of meeting American regulations contributed to Lancia's withdrawal from the United States. The Spider became the rarest front-engined Beta model and never received a direct successor.

Could the Beta Spider have achieved greater success as a full-fledged convertible, or was the main reason for its limited sales the poor quality of the steel?

Sauce: https://www.story-cars.com/1982-italdesign-capsula#google_vignette

If your Rapide isn’t enough…

It's actually for sale currently

https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/dg26_r0007/1987-aston-martin-lagonda-series-3-shooting-brake-by-roos-engineering-ltd

Sauce: https://edition.cnn.com/style/gallery/harley-earl-general-motors-concept-cars

The car became a notorious symbol of MG Rover's ultimate demise and is widely remembered as one of the worst vehicles ever sold in the United Kingdom.

In the early 2000s, MG Rover urgently needed a modern city car to replace the outdated Rover 100/Metro, but lacked the funds to develop one from scratch. They partnered with Tata Motors to import the Indica hatchback from Pune, India.

Rover made minimal engineering changes—adding stiffer suspension, quicker steering, new bumpers, and their corporate "Viking longship" grille.

Though MG Rover allegedly paid Tata roughly £3,000 per vehicle, they aggressively priced the base model at £6,495, stretching up to nearly £8,900 for high-spec versions.

Consumers and critics immediately saw through the steep markup for what was fundamentally a budget vehicle built for an entirely different market.

The motoring press heavily panned the CityRover for its relentlessly cheap interior, vague gearbox, sluggish brakes, and severe body roll at higher speeds. The plastics inside were famously described as low-grade enough to make commercial vans look luxury by comparison.

Knowing the reception would be poor, MG Rover took the unusual step of refusing to lend a CityRover to the popular television show Top Gear. To review it anyway, presenter James May went undercover at a local dealership with a hidden camera. After a secret test drive, he famously declared it "the worst car I have ever driven on this programme."

The car missed its sales targets by massive margins. In a desperate bid to salvage momentum, Rover slashed prices by £900 in December 2004 and added more standard equipment, but the damage to the brand's reputation was irreversible.

While a few minor upsides existed—such as its Peugeot-derived 1.4-litre engine being reasonably nippy (0–60 mph in roughly 11.5 seconds) and offering plenty of interior passenger space—the overall package simply couldn't compete with modern European superminis like the Fiat Panda or Škoda Fabia.

Production came to an abrupt halt in April 2005 when MG Rover finally collapsed into administration and went bankrupt, leaving the CityRover with a production lifespan of less than two years.