Seven wacky Easter egg-like cars from throughout history

With Easter rolling around, we’ve cracked open the archives to find seven delightfully wacky cars that remind us of Easter eggs on wheels – from pastel-tinted city cars to luxury machines that resemble something far pricier than a chocolate bunny.

And because no Easter hunt is complete without a surprise, we’ve also thrown in one wildcard at the end.

If the Easter egg had an official four-wheeled mascot, the modern Volkswagen Beetle would have be in with a shout.

The Beetle’s rounded roofline, bulbous guards and short overhangs made its egg-like silhouette unmistakable from day one. Bright factory colours only leaned into the look, with yellows, blues and greens becoming visual signatures throughout its lifespan.

It may be gone from showrooms now, but the Beetle remains one of the most recognisable – and cheerfully shaped – cars ever sold in Australia.

Small, friendly and available in almost every colour you’d expect to find in a chocolate assortment, the Fiat 500 fits this list perfectly.

Drawing inspiration from the classic 500, the modern 500 has soft curves, oversized headlights and a compact stance that make it look cute rather than serious (unless you find an Abarth), with special editions and two-tone finishes only push the Easter-egg effect further.

It’s proof modern cars can still have personality – and pastel shades.

Few cars look more like they’ve been wrapped in foil than the Smart Fortwo.

Its ultra-short wheelbase, upright shape and rounded corners give it a toy-like feel, especially when finished in bright colours with contrasting panels. Park one next to today’s oversized SUVs and it looks almost surreal.

Designed for tight urban streets, the Fortwo was never trying to blend in – and that’s exactly why it earns its spot here.

The Nissan Figaro might just be the most Easter-coded car ever built.

Originally sold in Japan, the Figaro came in soft pastel hues – mint green, pale blue, cream and dusty pink – deliberately designed to reflect the four seasons. The retro chrome touches, white interior and soft-top roof only add to the confectionery vibe.

Imported examples are increasingly sought after in Australia, and for good reason: nothing else looks quite like it.

Long before compact city cars were fashionable, there was the BMW Isetta.

With its bubble-like body, tiny wheels and front-opening door, the Isetta looks less like a car and more like a rolling Easter novelty. Its egg-shaped profile drew attention everywhere it went, even in an era when practicality mattered more than design flair.

It’s strange, charming and entirely unapologetic – an Easter egg from a different era.

The Nissan Micra proves you don’t need to try hard to look like an Easter egg – sometimes it just happens.

Earlier generations of the Micra, particularly the late-1990s and early-2000s models, embraced rounded bodywork and friendly proportions. Add factory paint colours like green, yellow and light blue, and it starts to resemble something you’d expect to find hiding behind the couch on Easter morning.

It might be overlooked today, but visually, the Micra absolutely belongs here.

Not all Easter eggs are small or affordable.... or slow.

The Bugatti Veyron earns its spot as the Fabergé egg of the automotive world. In lighter paint finishes, its wide haunches and flowing curves create a surprisingly egg-like silhouette – albeit one with a multi-million-dollar price tag.

It’s not cute in the traditional sense, but it is rounded, extravagant and completely over the top.

No Easter hunt should end without one final surprise.

The Peel P50 is officially the smallest production car ever built. With just one door, one headlight and barely enough room for a single adult, it looks more like a novelty toy than a real vehicle.

Ridiculous? Absolutely. The perfect Easter wildcard? Without question.

Sometimes cars don’t need to be serious.

In a world dominated by white and silver SUVs, these cars remind us that design doesn’t always have to be sensible or subtle.

Sometimes, it’s okay to look like an Easter egg.

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