MOST LUDICROUS DRIVING ACCESSORIES
The world of car add-ons has evolved beyond the mere bumper sticker or decorative hanging air-freshener. There are some bizarre items out there, just waiting to entertain your neighbours.
CAR EYELASHES
Turn your motor instantly female by the addition of these plastic lashes to the headlamps.
CAR RECORD PLAYER
Chrysler introduced a vinyl playing device into certain models during the 1950’s. To prevent the record jumping every time you hit a bump or turned a corner, the stylus was weighted and the turntable span at a slower rate. Meaning you could only play specially created discs, rather than your own 45 collection, making the whole endeavour utterly pointless.
SCENTED TYRES
Hmm, we’re not sure about this one as outlets willing to sell Kumho Ecsta Aroma lavender scented tyres appear to be non-existant. So either the complete ludicrousness of this idea was quickly identified and the product line swiftly halted, or someone is pulling our leg.
FAST FOOD SWIVEL TRAY
This handy holder fits elegantly into your vehicle’s cup holder (or doesn’t if the reviews are to be believed) and can easily accommodate a hamburger, drink and fries (except it can’t, again, if you read the reviews).
EXHAUST VACUUM CLEANER
In 1932, this device hit the market. It used the car’s exhaust system to power a suction driven cleaning device which the photograph illustrates.
ANIMATED RIMS
Programme advertising logos, short messages and pictures of bunnies to appear on your wheels courtesy of computer software which could surely be put to better use. I guess they’d be quite useful if you’re angry AND lazy, so you can broadcast threatening messages to the driver alongside without winding down your window.
HELLO KITTY EXHAUST
Of course, you can get Hello Kitty everything, but why you’d like the cute Japanese cat to appear at the end of your tailpipe is beyond me.
FAKE BASEBALL SHATTERED WINDOW
Lower the resale value of your car, and the everyone else’s opinion of you, instantly with this hilarious novelty that makes it seems as if an errant baseball has smashed your windscreen.
INFLATABLE PASSENGER
Frustrated by carpool lanes? This inflatable car friend is for use in multi-occupancy lanes.
