Weird and Wonderful: The Most Obscure Cars on AutoTrader Right Now

If you scroll far enough on AutoTrader, past the rows of Golfs, Astras, and Nissan Qashqais, you’ll enter a hidden world. A world filled with boxy Japanese kei vans, Aussie-built utes, American land yachts, and forgotten motoring experiments that somehow ended up in the UK.

At anycolourcar.com, we love unearthing these eccentric, low-number cars — the ones that make you stop and go, "Wait, what is that?" Whether you’re looking for something to turn heads on Barnsley High Street or just want a slice of international motoring history in your garage, here are the weirdest and most wonderful cars currently listed on AutoTrader UK.

No supercars. No million-pound classics. Just rare, obscure, and unforgettable vehicles you’ve probably never seen on the road.

Honda Vamos / Honda Box-One – Japan’s Funky Little Workhorse

Category: Japanese Kei Van
Why It’s Weird: Looks like a toy but built for real roads
What Makes It Special: 660cc engine, sliding doors, cult following
AutoTrader Find: 2002 Honda Vamos with retro paint and a wood-panel dash

Nissan Elgrand Highway Star – Luxury Meets Excess (Japan Style)

Category: Japanese Luxury MPV
Why It’s Weird: Think of it as a limo with a PlayStation inside
What Makes It Special: Swivel captain seats, TV screens, footrests, and curtains
AutoTrader Find: Pearl white 2008 model with Aero kit and just 30,000 miles

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Chevrolet El Camino – The Car That’s Also a Truck

Category: American Car/Truck Hybrid (Ute)
Why It’s Weird: Car front, truck back – and not ashamed about it
What Makes It Special: V8 engines, cult status, muscle car attitude
AutoTrader Find: Bright red 1979 El Camino with air shocks and Cragar wheels

Toyota Sera – The Butterfly-Door Coupé You’ve Never Heard Of

Category: JDM Coupé
Why It’s Weird: Gullwing-style butterfly doors on a humble 1.5L Toyota
What Makes It Special: Glass canopy roof, lightweight chassis, futuristic ‘90s design
AutoTrader Find: Pristine 1991 model with rare factory alloys

Holden Ute (VZ or VE) – Australia’s Rear-Drive Road Warrior

Category: Australian Ute
Why It’s Weird: It’s a pick-up… with sports car DNA
What Makes It Special: Rear-wheel drive, V6 or V8 power, unmistakably Aussie
AutoTrader Find: 2006 Holden Ute VZ with 5.7-litre V8 and side exhausts

Daihatsu Midget II – The Delivery Truck for Hobbits

Category: Kei Micro-Truck
Why It’s Weird: Smaller than most UK hatchbacks, with just one seat
What Makes It Special: Mid-engine, three-wheeled variants, and genuine factory quirk
AutoTrader Find: Green 1996 Midget II with rear cargo pod

Nissan Pao – Retro Styling, Future Thinking

Category: JDM Retro Hatch
Why It’s Weird: Styled like a ‘50s Citroën, built in the late ‘80s
What Makes It Special: Part of Nissan’s “Pike Factory” design series
AutoTrader Find: Baby blue with steel wheels and folding canvas roof

Toyota Century – Japan’s Rolls-Royce

Category: Japanese Luxury Limousine
Why It’s Weird: V12 engine, wool upholstery, hand-polished wood
What Makes It Special: Used exclusively by Japanese executives and politicians
AutoTrader Find: 2003 Century with VIP seat controls and just 70,000km

AMC Pacer – The Fishbowl from the USA

Category: American Compact
Why It’s Weird: Extra-wide body, asymmetric doors, all-glass roofline
What Makes It Special: Star of Wayne’s World, infamous for its styling
AutoTrader Find: LHD ‘76 model in banana yellow

Mazda Autozam AZ-1 – Gullwing Kei Sports Car

Category: Japanese Kei Sports Car
Why It’s Weird: Mid-engined, gullwing doors, tiny footprint
What Makes It Special: Only 4ft wide, weighs under 750kg, built for cornering
AutoTrader Find: Red-and-white example with under 50k miles

Conclusion: Uncover the Hidden Gems of AutoTrader

If you’re into the unusual, the obscure, and the conversation-starting, there’s never been a better time to buy weird. From kei vans to Aussie V8s and rare American cruisers, the UK has become a haven for left-field car imports. And with the right knowledge — or the right partner — you can drive something truly one-of-a-kind.

At anycolourcar.com, we love finding the weird, the rare, and the road less travelled. If you're in Barnsley or South Yorkshire and want to source something completely unique, we’re your people. Whether you want to import a JDM legend or spot something oddball on AutoTrader, we’ll help you get behind the wheel of something unforgettable. Which is your favourite and what have we missed?