Eye-Popping Car Designs
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}There were some <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/leisure/2011/11/30/crazy-concepts-from-2011-tokyo-motor-show/#slide=1">crazy concept cars from the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show</a>, but wild-looking creations are nothing new. Since the dawn of the automobile age designers have been trying to create "the car of the future." Take a look at a few we're still waiting for. (AP, Keystone/Getty Images)
Simca Fulger This saucer style car from 1961 was designed to be atomically-powered and balance on two wheels using gyroscopes. <a href="http://www.life.com/gallery/23256/american-classic-ford-mustang#index/0">Click here to see an American Classic: Ford Mustang</a> (Central Press/Getty Images)
Urbania The smallest car of its day in 1964, with the engine located in the middle of the chassis the entire cabin could rotate, allowing passengers to exit from any side. Its lack of windows and resemblance to a trash can may have been an issue for city dwellers had it gone into production. (Franco Sestili/Getty Images)
Automodul By 1970 this is what the car of 2000 looked like. Designed by a French advertising executive, this sphere on wheels could drive sideways, spin on its axis and do wheelies. <a href="http://www.life.com/gallery/34462/in-the-details-funky-cars-up-close#index/0">Click here to see: In The Details, Funky Cars Up Close</a> (Keystone/Getty Images)
La Quasar Another all-access car, 1967's La Quasar featured four sliding doors. No word if a screen door edition was considered. <a href="http://www.life.com/gallery/23056/in-praise-of-cars-with-real-curves#index/0">Click here to see: In Praise of Cars With Real Curves</a> (Keystone/Getty Images)
<b>Dynasphere</b> An electric car that did away with the car part, this giant wheel could reach speeds of 30 mph. No bumpers required. <a href="http://www.life.com/gallery/34252/eye-popping-car-designs#index/0">Click here to see more Eye-Popping Car Designs from LIFE</a> (Fox Photos/Getty Images)