2003 Chevy SSR
In 2003, Chevrolet wanted a fun new retro-inspired car. This was what they had in mind when they made the SSR. This odd-looking car was unique, and we do not mean it in a good way. A convertible truck might be quirky, but it was not consumer-friendly. The reception to its design was good, but this excitement did not translate to good sales. It was on the market for 3 years until it was discontinued.
2008 Scion Hako Coupe
The Scion Hako Coupe was an odd car with its boxy and outdated design. The general idea behind it was not as strange as its appearance. Scion wanted to make new cars for the younger members of its customer base. Toyota hoped to design new cars for this reason. Toyota wanted to make new cars and used Scion as a kind of experimental branch to try this out without hurting their stock.