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Have your driven a Scat, Carol Me Lady or Naked? Here are 15 cars with strange names

Jazmin Goodwin
USA TODAY
Tang Hua Detroit Fish. Chinese car manufacturer, Tang Hua debuted amphibious crossover vehicle, the Detroit Fish, at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. It ' s also what inspired its name.
Tang Hua Detroit Fish. Chinese car manufacturer, Tang Hua debuted amphibious crossover vehicle, the Detroit Fish, at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. It's also what inspired its name.
Yanko Design
Toyota Deliboy. Toyota designed the Deliboy for small shop business owners who provided delivery services. After struggling to sell, production for the van ceased in 1995.
Toyota Deliboy. Toyota designed the Deliboy for small shop business owners who provided delivery services. After struggling to sell, production for the van ceased in 1995.
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Volkswagen Thing. Volkswagen released the Thing to the North American market in 1973. The four-door convertible model was previously known by the German automaker as the Type 181. Roughly 25,000 were imported into the U.S. before it was banned for not meeting safety standards.
Volkswagen Thing.Volkswagen released the Thing to the North American market in 1973. The four-door convertible model was previously known by the German automaker as the Type 181. Roughly 25,000 were imported into the U.S. before it was banned for not meeting safety standards.
Bonhams
Daihatsu Naked. The Naked debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999. The Kei car was built from 1999 to 2004 by the Japanese automaker, Daihatsu.
Daihatsu Naked. The Naked debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1999. The Kei car was built from 1999 to 2004 by the Japanese automaker, Daihatsu.
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Daihatsu Scat. The Scat was introduced in 1974 and replaced by Daihatsu ' s Fourtrak in 1984. The four-wheel car was also known as the Daihatsu Taft in some markets.
Daihatsu Scat. The Scat was introduced in 1974 and replaced by Daihatsu's Fourtrak in 1984. The four-wheel car was also known as the Daihatsu Taft in some markets.
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AMC Gremlin. AMC introduced the Gremlin in 1970 on April Fool ' s Day. In the car ' s first year, it sold nearly 30,000 units. AMC promoted the two-door as " America ' s first subcompact.
AMC Gremlin. AMC introduced the Gremlin in 1970 on April Fool's Day. In the car's first year, it sold nearly 30,000 units. AMC promoted the two-door as "America's first subcompact.
Hagerty
Ford Probe. The Probe, introduced in 1989, was a replacement to the Mustang. The sports car was produced until 1997 and resulted from a collaboration with the Japanese carmaker, Mazda.
Ford Probe.The Probe, introduced in 1989, was a replacement to the Mustang. The sports car was produced until 1997 and resulted from a collaboration with the Japanese carmaker, Mazda.
Hemmings
Great Wall Wingle. The compact pick-up truck was introduced in 2006 by a Chinese automaker, Great Wall Motors.
Great Wall Wingle. The compact pick-up truck was introduced in 2006 by a Chinese automaker, Great Wall Motors.
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Honda Life Dunk. The turbocharged Honda Life Dunk introduced in 2001, was replaced by the Honda N-One in 2003.
Honda Life Dunk.The turbocharged Honda Life Dunk introduced in 2001, was replaced by the Honda N-One in 2003.
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Honda That ' s. The five-door hatchback Kei car, introduced in 2002, was only produced in the Japanese market. Honda ceased production in 2006.
Honda That's.The five-door hatchback Kei car, introduced in 2002, was only produced in the Japanese market. Honda ceased production in 2006.
Motor1
Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard. The Isuzu MU was a mid-size SUV. The three-door MU was released in 1989, followed by a five-door version called Isuzu MU Wizard in 1990.
Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard. The Isuzu MU was a mid-size SUV. The three-door MU was released in 1989, followed by a five-door version called Isuzu MU Wizard in 1990.
Motor1
Mitsubishi Minica Lettuce. Introduced in 1962, the Minica Lettuce was one of the longest-running and smallest models produced by Japanese carmaker, Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi Minica Lettuce.Introduced in 1962, the Minica Lettuce was one of the longest-running and smallest models produced by Japanese carmaker, Mitsubishi.
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Mazda Carol Me Lady. The Carol Me Lady was Mazda ' s first four-passenger vehicle. It was sold from 1967 until 1970 as a special edition.
Mazda Carol Me Lady. The Carol Me Lady was Mazda's first four-passenger vehicle. It was sold from 1967 until 1970 as a special edition.
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Isuzu P ' up. The small pickup truck was introduced to markets worldwide in 1972. It was known as the Chevrolet LUV in the U.S.
Isuzu P'up. The small pickup truck was introduced to markets worldwide in 1972. It was known as the Chevrolet LUV in the U.S.
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Mazda Scrum Wagon. Mazda released the Scrum Wagon in 2000. The passenger minivan was only sold in Japan and redesigned for release in 2005.
Mazda Scrum Wagon. Mazda released the Scrum Wagon in 2000. The passenger minivan was only sold in Japan and redesigned for release in 2005.
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