# Amber-Encased Luxury Trucks Mercedes-Benz Sealed a 1979 G-Class in Synthetic Amber Resin By Joey Haar | Published 2018-01-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1979-gclass References: [weburbanist](https://weburbanist.com/2018/01/17/mercedes-benz-encased-in-resin-gives-a-new-meaning-to-fossil-fuels/) & [media.mbusa](https://media.mbusa.com/releases/spectacular-installation-for-the-world-premiere-of-the-new-g-class-in-detroit) As part of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-egq) has commissioned a colossal artwork featuring one of the automaker's classic vehicles: the 1979 G-Class. In a symbolic gesture referencing the enduring design DNA that runs through every Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the company hired a team to encase an entire 1979 G-Class in a giant block of synthetic amber resin. Famously, an amber-encased mosquito was the tipping point for the original 'Jurassic Park' film. The G-Class, which is held in 44.4 tonnes of resin, makes explicit reference to "the natural phenomenon of insects preserved in amber", and the classic blockbuster film seems only one logical step away. Fittingly, one of the newest models of the G-Class was revealed on the set of 'Jurassic World', the reboot of the original film franchise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Synthetic Amber Resin:** The use of synthetic amber resin for encasing objects presents an opportunity for innovative and artistic applications. - **Symbolic Design References:** Incorporating symbolic design references into products or artworks can create unique and engaging experiences for consumers. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Collaborations between different industries, such as automotive and film, can lead to exciting and mutually beneficial opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automotive industry can explore the use of unique materials and design elements to create visually striking and symbolic vehicles. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can utilize synthetic amber resin as a medium for creating visually captivating and conceptually rich artworks. - **Entertainment and Film:** The entertainment and film industry can leverage cross-industry collaborations to enhance brand experiences and promotional activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future.md) - [Meticulously Restored Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1992-gwagen.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Luxury Vehicle-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-nft.md) - [Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-stronger-than-diamonds.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md)