Hooniverse Asks: What’s the Weirdest Interior Accessory You’ve Ever Seen?

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People generally tend to think of their cars as an extension of their homes, and hence like to be as comfortable and productive in them as they can. That’s led to my personally witnessing people behind the wheel putting on makeup, shaving, and doing what looked like Sudoku while on the freeway.
It also means that, whether factory or aftermarket, there is a solid industry of auto accessories that engender personalization of the personal space that is your car’s interior—which we can all see. You can now get heated and cooled cup holders, mood lighting, and WiFi, all from the factory. Hell, my house should have those!
The aftermarket is an even more rich source of interior accessories, from air freshener trees to seat covers with herb-infused pillows for health while you drive. Considering all that has been made available, what’s the weirdest interior accessory that you’ve ever come across?
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  1. charged Avatar
    charged

    The mid-80’s Rolls Royce Corniche with the mini-bar (basically a flask and shot glasses) hidden in the doors was always my favorite.

  2. kogashiwa Avatar
    kogashiwa

    I’ve always enjoyed the VIP/vanning style dash tables – not the weirdest thing ever perhaps although this one with a sake set takes it pretty far.

    1. Ross Ballot Avatar
      Ross Ballot

      In-car bars in general are pretty weird unless they’re in the back seat of a limo.

      1. Sjalabais Avatar
        Sjalabais

        ….or in Russian cars. Alternatively, one can turn the question on its head: This SUV was offered as an accessory to a ballsy luxury vodka:
        http://mediaresources.idiva.com/media/content/2011/May/luxury_vodka_freesuv.jpg

    2. Maymar Avatar
      Maymar

      … IS THAT A PREVIA WITH A BAR! PLEASE TELL ME THAT’S A PREVIA FULLA HOOCH TABLE!

      1. kogashiwa Avatar
        kogashiwa

        itsa Previa all right!

    3. Vairship Avatar
      Vairship

      Is the airbag located under the table? If so, that’ll give headdesk a whole new meaning!

  3. Adam Garrett Avatar
    Adam Garrett

    The Audi back-seat rice cooker…. because the immediate need for fresh rice far outweighs the concern of steaming hot water, bowls, and rice projectiles in an accident.

    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      What’s “bizarre” in Chinese?

      1. Adam Garrett Avatar
        Adam Garrett

        You think that is bizarre? Try the new Chinese swimwear trend…

        1. Sjalabais Avatar
          Sjalabais

          Haha, brilliant! If it catches on, an excellent way to show a finger to mass surveillance.

    2. Wayne Moyer Avatar
      Wayne Moyer

      The animated part of this is what makes this a winner.

    3. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      I’m indifferent to an in-car rice cooker, but those seating surfaces look awesome.

  4. Joram Avatar
    Joram

    Fiat’s built-in espresso maker, available on the 500L:

    1. kogashiwa Avatar
      kogashiwa

      That is eminently sensible and I want one.

    2. Ross Ballot Avatar
      Ross Ballot

      That looks like a can of Rustoleum

  5. Tanshanomi Avatar

    Automotive “relief bottles.” I don’t let people eat in my car, I surely am not going to let them whiz in it. You really can’t pull over for 30 seconds?

    1. Kiefmo Avatar
      Kiefmo

      And seriously, if it’s that critical, you’ve probably just chugged a gatorade and have a handy receptacle that you can later dump and throw away. This thing is expected to be cleaned and reused.

    2. smalleyxb122 Avatar
      smalleyxb122

      Why are there graduations on the side???

      1. kogashiwa Avatar
        kogashiwa

        How else are you going to keep score?

    3. Alff Avatar
      Alff

      That looks way too small.

  6. Alff Avatar
    Alff

    Never seen it, but I understand that the Mohs Ostentatienne was equipped with a water heater. Makes sense on a steamer. Otherwise, not so much.

    1. SlowJoeCrow Avatar
      SlowJoeCrow

      While it’s not really a car accessory, a lot of work trucks in the UK have hand washing station with hot water to satisfy Health & Safety regs.

  7. Papa Van Twee Avatar
    Papa Van Twee

    Fry holder.

    1. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      …is that mounted in a cup holder?
      http://i1.wp.com/8list.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/41-degrees-p1.gif

      1. Papa Van Twee Avatar
        Papa Van Twee

        Yup. Inside a people holder.

        1. Sjalabais Avatar
          Sjalabais

          Not sure if I can hold that many thoughts simultaneously.

  8. Loquendo Avatar
    Loquendo

    Nissan’s cubic hair.

    1. Tanshanomi Avatar

      Heh heh, you said — oh, no you didn’t.
      Nevermind.

  9. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    I went on the Pep Boys website looking for something ridiculous that I could mock. Instead, I found something I kind of want in the Jeep.

    1. GTXcellent Avatar
      GTXcellent

      You were on the wrong site – J C Whitney is where you can find a 12 volt electric blanket. So much easier than turning up the heat right?
      https://img.grouponcdn.com/deal/9sWpnfkqbCgeMLeuLFnK/ao-960×576/v1/c700x420.jpg
      http://www.jcwhitney.com/maxsa-innovations-12-volt-electric-blanket/p2010968.jcwx?filterid=c2613u0j1

      1. wunno sev Avatar
        wunno sev

        what if you’ve bypassed your exploded heater core?
        i once had a job interview in November in Dearborn, and I lost my heater core in Pittsburgh the day before. that was a nerve-wracking drive. all went well though.

    2. Sjalabais Avatar
      Sjalabais

      Heated seats switch?

  10. SlowJoeCrow Avatar
    SlowJoeCrow

    The in dash Playstation, to drive while yo drive always seemed odd
    http://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/fVkPga4-eOvR1OWN7KxjXQ/o.jpg