The Wildest Car Features Ever Offered: From Motorcycles to Coffee Machines

by AutoExpert   |  23 September, 2024

Share :

Imagine brewing your morning coffee right in your car. Now imagine something goes wrong, and you spill it all over yourself. No worries though, you could just hop into your other car and use the built-in toilet! Sounds wild, right? Well, once upon а time, car mаnufacturers offered some truly bizаrre options, and here are five of the weirdest extrаs you could actually get when buying a car.

1. Honda City – A fold-up motorcycle

Picture this: you’re driving your tiny Honda City around town, but parking is a nightmare. No problem! Just park on the outskirts, pop open your trunk, and pull out your foldable motorcycle. Yep, you could order the first-gen Honda City with a little 49cc Motocompo bike stashed in the trunk. This quirky moped was inspired by WWII-era folding bikes that were dropped from planes for paratroopers.

Car Features

And this wasn’t just a cute add-on—the Honda City was actually designed with a space specifically to store the Motocompo. By the time production ended in 1983, over 53,000 of these mini motorcycles were sold with the City. Today, these rare little bikes can fetch more than $6,000.

2. Chevrolet Impala – The cigarette chute

In the '50s, smoking wasn’t just allowed in cars—it was practically encouraged with fancy smoking accessories. Enter the 1957-1959 Chevrolet Impala, which had what might be the coolest ashtray setup of all time: the Zip Away Incigarettor. For an extrа $7.50, your Impalа could be equipped with а vacuum-operated chute that sucked cigаrette butts into a sealed container under the dash. It not only got rid of the smell but also safely stored the ashes in an easy-to-empty container. Fancy, right?

3. Volkswagen Beetle and Fiat 500 – Dashboard coffee machine

Want to start your day with a fresh cup of coffee brewed right in your car? In the 1950s, Volkswagen offered a 40-watt Hertella coffee machine as an option for your Beetle, mounted right on the dashboard. Sounds convenient until you realize it’s a disaster waiting to happen in a crash, with the potential for a face full of scalding hot coffee.

The dash-mounted coffee maker might seem bizarre today, but it came back in a safer form in 2013. Fiat teamed up with Lavazza to offer a cup holder-mounted espresso machine in the Fiat 500L. No head-butting hazard this time!

Car Features

4. Pontiac Aztek – The camping kit

The Pontiac Aztek might be known аs one of the ugliest cars ever, but it hаd one optional feature that was undeniably cool: the camping kit. This package came with an air mattress, an inbuilt air compressor, and a tent that you could pitch right off the tаilgate. It was a full camping setup in your car! You’d fold down the rear seats, pop open the tailgate, and you were ready to camp—perfect for weekend adventurers or those on the go. Elon Musk even borrowed the idea for Tesla's Cybertruck.

Car Features

5. Honda Odyssey – Built-in vacuum cleaner

Honda knew that families, especially ones with kids, can make a mess. That’s why the fifth-gen Honda Odyssey came with a built-in vacuum cleaner, the HondaVac. It was tucked away in the rear of the van and didn’t need to be plugged in—it ran off the car’s power. Super convenient for cleaning up crumbs and spills. Unfortunately, Honda discontinued the HondaVac in 2022, but it remains a beloved feature among families who had it.

Car Features

Honourable Mention: Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith – A toilet

Yes, you read that right. One particular Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith had a toilet built into the rear seat. Only one Vignale-built model got this odd addition, but it technically counts! While it was reportedly used "mostly to keep champagne chilled," the word "mostly" suggests it might have actually been used as a toilet at some point. Fancy, sure—but we can’t imagine it smelled too great in there.

Car Features

So, if you ever thought the options list on modern cars was a little boring, these examples prove that automakers have been getting creative (and sometimes downright bizarre) for a long time. Whether it’s a foldable bike, an in-car espresso machine, or a full camping setup, these extras are a reminder of just how wild car options used to be.

Recomended:

Why Are Performance Cars Limited to 155 MPH? The Surprising Truth - Photo
Others
Why Are Performance Cars Limited to 155 MPH? The Surprising Truth

Ever wondered why it seems like most performance cars have their speedometers capped at 155 mph? It's not just a quirky coincidence. This speed limit has a pretty interesting backstory involving G

AutoExpert
Top Tips for Keeping Your EV Battery Healthy and Strong - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Top Tips for Keeping Your EV Battery Healthy and Strong

Hey there! Let's break down how to keep your EV's battery going strong because, let's face it, there's a jungle of myths out there. Whether it's wild tales from EV critics or just

AutoExpert
Why Your EV Isn’t Charging Faster at Home - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Why Your EV Isn’t Charging Faster at Home

Hey, let's tаlk about whаt's up with your EV charging at home. It should be simple, right? Plug it in, and bаm, it charges. But sometimes, it’s not quite thаt quick, and here’s why

AutoExpert
Street Stunts Gone Wrong: Qatar Destroys Driver’s Toyota Supra - Photo
Video
Street Stunts Gone Wrong: Qatar Destroys Driver’s Toyota Supra

In a dramatic turn of events in Doha, Qatar, police cracked down on a reckless driver who turned city streets into his personal drift track. His weapon of choice? A flashy Toyota Supra—now reduc

AutoExpert
Ford Joins Corporate Giants in Supporting Trump’s Inauguration - Photo
Ford Joins Corporate Giants in Supporting Trump’s Inauguration

Ford is rolling out the red carpet—and a million-dollar check—for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration this January. The automaker is also supplying a fleet of vehicles for the

AutoExpert
Lada Niva Sport Debuts With More Power And Off-Road Attitude - Photo
Car News
Lada Niva Sport Debuts With More Power And Off-Road Attitude

The Lada Niva is flexing its muscles with a new Sport trim—though calling it “sportier” might be a stretch. Still, it’s got a stronger engine and a few athletic tweaks to back

AutoExpert
Ferrari Purosangue Gets A Meaner Look And Louder Roar From Novitec - Photo
Tuning
Ferrari Purosangue Gets A Meaner Look And Louder Roar From Novitec

Novitec has turned up the heat on the Ferrari Purosangue, dialing in upgrades that crank up its attitude without messing with its beastly heart—at least, not yet. Think louder exhausts, flashy w

AutoExpert
Ineos Grenadier Kaiju Turns Heads With Off-Road Upgrades - Photo
Car News
Ineos Grenadier Kaiju Turns Heads With Off-Road Upgrades

Say hello to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju—an absolute beast built for show, not sale. This one-off truck is set to roam Australia for promotional events, turning heads and kicking up

AutoExpert
Top Used Hybrids in 2024: Save on Gas and Go Green - Photo
Others
Top Used Hybrids in 2024: Save on Gas and Go Green

Let’s talk hybrids, shall we? Right now, these eco-friendly rides are flying off the lots, especially with big names like Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda making a splash in sales this past November,

AutoExpert
Buying a Used EV? Key Tips for a Smart Purchase - Photo
Tips & Tricks
Buying a Used EV? Key Tips for a Smart Purchase

Thinking about buying a used electric vehicle (EV)? It's not just about picking a model you like; there are some pretty unique factors to consider that don't come up with gas-powered cars. Let

AutoExpert