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20 Cars That Should’ve Never Been Street Legal

2. Ariel Atom

2. Ariel Atom
“An Ariel Atom, a barebones track car, fiercely roars to life, ready to conquer the circuit in record time.” | Image from www.flickr.com (Creative Commons Licensed)

The Ariel Atom is a minimalist’s dream—and a safety officer’s nightmare. With no windshield, doors, or even a roof, it’s little more than a seat strapped to a rocket.
This ultra-lightweight wonder delivers a pure, track-inspired thrill on public streets. But its bare-bones design leaves drivers exposed to the elements and, more worryingly, to danger.
While exhilarating for enthusiasts, its lack of basic protection makes the Atom’s street-legal status a subject of heated debate. Source

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