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Bourbon-Powered Automobiles

The Nissan Nilsson is Inspired by 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

— April 27, 2011 — Autos
It seems like every day that a new invention is created that is powered by something incredibly original and unique. The Nissan Nilsson is one of these creations. This retro-looking automobile happens to run off of $24 Makers Mark bourbon whiskey.

Designed and developed by 62-year-old Mickey Nilsson, the Nissan Nilsson is, obviously, made using the body of the Japanese car model. Inspired by the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and by the stars of American Pickers, the Nissan Nilsson is a concept car that bridges the old with the new.

It took six months to complete the Nissan Nilsson, which is set to officially debut in 2014. Until then, we can enjoy the old school image above and hope that not too much changes between now and then.
Trend Themes
1. Bourbon-powered Vehicles - Creating vehicles powered by alternative fuels like bourbon whiskey presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive industry.
2. Retro-inspired Concept Cars - Developing concept cars that combine vintage aesthetics with modern technology offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
3. Innovative Fuel Sources - Exploring unique and unconventional sources of fuel, such as bourbon whiskey, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the energy industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can benefit from incorporating alternative fuels like bourbon whiskey into vehicle designs.
2. Concept Car Design - The concept car design industry has potential for disruption by fusing retro aesthetics with modern technology.
3. Energy - The energy industry could explore and capitalize on unconventional fuel sources like bourbon whiskey to fuel vehicles and machinery.
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