8. Alfa Romeo SZ
The Alfa Romeo SZ, produced between 1989 and 1991, was a bold departure from traditional automotive design, featuring an angular, wedge-shaped silhouette that earned it the nickname “Il Mostro” (The Monster). Its composite body panels, crafted from Modar—a thermoplastic resin reinforced with glass fiber—were bonded to a steel chassis, showcasing innovative manufacturing techniques. This design, coupled with its aggressive styling, made the SZ feel like a rolling concept car of the 1990s. (evo.co.uk)