What’s So Special About It?
From paying homage to F1 legends to memorializing a blockbuster hit, these are 20 cars that are unique for all the right, and sometimes wrong, reasons.
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1. Jeep Wrangler Black Ops Edition
Fans of the video game Call of Duty were hyped to see Jeep come out with a Call of Duty: Black Ops edition Wrangler. Not only does it have the game's logo and quirky little details to explore, but its imposing paint job and unique wheels add to the fun.
2. Hyundai Tucson Walking Dead Edition
For fans of the zombie thriller, Hyundai has just the car for you. With a macabre paint job and a 72-hour survivalist backpack, this car is themed to the max and even has custom floor mats.
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3. Lincoln Town Car Jack Nicklaus Signature Series
Jack Nicklaus was a golfing legend in the early 1990s, and this car pays tribute to his work and is a great collector piece for fans. It comes with a featured green and white paint job and looks exceptionally classy with sleek wheels and a cream interior.
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4. McLaren 570S Spider Canada Commission
This beautiful car was built to celebrate Canada, and to that end it hosted the red and white colors used in the Canadian flag. It even had a little maple leaf decal at the back and is a slick and tasteful looking car through and through.
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5. Hyundai Kona Iron Man Edition
Hopping onto the superhero craze, this Hyundai Kona has a special paint job that gives it a cool red and black look with a little Iron Man easter egg. The door even says Stark Industries on the side for extra fun!
6. Aston Martin DB9 GT Bond Edition
It’s a little-known fact that James Bond drives an Aston Martin, and building on that hype, the brand released their own special 007 edition car. The car is painted with Spectre Silver, and only 150 were ever made.
7. Fiat Seicento Sporting Michael Schumacher
This is one of those special edition cars that really didn’t get a lot of love, mostly due to its odd look and in-your-face coloring. Still, the idea was to pay tribute to Michael Schumacher, and at least it has that going for it.
8. Mercedes-Benz A160 Hakkinen Edition
When Mika Hakkinen won his 1998 world championship, Mercedes knew exactly how they wanted to celebrate the Formula 1 winner. This special edition car even has his name plastered on the side, but may have a unique shape fans were not expecting.
9. Ford F-150 Harley Davidson
This is a bit of a strange one, but Ford decided to pay homage to a motorcycle company with their F-150. Not only were Harley-Davidson’s badges sewn into the seats, but it also came equipped with a 6.2-liter V8.
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10. Toyota Tundra Terminator 3
This special edition car only had 850 models ever made, and it was made as an homage to the movie while it was still playing in theaters. What made this car super special aside from its dark imposing design was the bespoke grille and the 17-inch titanium wheels.
11. Nissan Rogue Star Wars Edition
Another franchise that got a car based off of it is Star Wars, particularly Rogue One. This movie-themed car has a sleek black design with a blacked-out trim. But if you look closer, you’ll find plenty of fun Star Wars easter eggs.
12. Range Rover Evoque with Victoria Beckham
Fetching about $100,000, the only thing this car had going for it was its association with the former Spice Girl. The interior details were meant to pay reference to her, but really, it just looks like a simple gray car.
13. Ford Ka Lufthansa Edition
You need to have played Gran Turismo to be familiar with the Ford Ka, which is a stylish version of the Fiesta. It also works as a tribute to the German airliner Lufthansa, and certainly has a unique shape and slick look.
14. Mini Cooper by Kenneth Cole
Just one look at this car is enough to get most to do a double take. It evokes old-school Hollywood glam and comes with a studded exterior. The sad thing is, the design never actually made it to production, making it quite an outlier on this list.
15. BMW i8 Memphis Style
BMW has always been known as a higher-end brand bringing out quality and stylish cars. Their collaboration with the Italian design firm, the Memphis Group, led to this vibrant and electric-looking vehicle with zebra stripes, yellow splashes, and green patterns.
16. Fiat 500 Gucci Edition
Consumers just seem to love luxury brands, and as if saving up for shoes or bags weren’t enough, you can instead get those iconic red and green Gucci lines on your car instead. Surprisingly, it only cost $19,000, which isn’t the worst for a car.
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17. Infiniti FX Vettel
While this car may not look like anything too special at first, it’s meant to commemorate a very special occasion. It celebrates when Sebastian Vettel won his second Formula 1 championship, and riding on that craze, the car cost double its usual price.
18. Rolls-Royce Ghost Majestic Horse Edition
This Rolls-Royce was made in the Chinese Year of the Horse, and they decided to dive into that theme. With a beautiful leather interior evoking image of red horses, this car was a stunner for certain.
19. Ferrari 599 China
This car certainly looks stranger than others, but the unique print and design pays tribute to the Ge Kiln pottery patterns from the Dong dynasty, making it an exceptionally beautiful car that sold for a whopping $1.3 million.
20. Volkswagen Golf Harlequin
The Volkswagen Golf is probably one of the brand's more popular models, and the Harlequin edition adds a silly flair. The car is made up of mismatched body panels of various colors, giving it an almost clown-like vibe.
