# Classic Car Guitars Dave Gartland of Ali Kat Creates Instruments Out of Old Auto Parts By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ali-kat References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/08/Ali-Kats-Custom-Guitars-Look-Like-Classic-Cars-Because-Theyre-Made-from-Classic-Car-Parts/) & [alikat.au](http://www.alikat.com.au/) Ali Kat specializes in [custom guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-certified-vintage-program) that will rock people's worlds in more ways than one. Founded by Dave Gartland, a sheet metal worker with an undying love of rock 'n' roll and rockabilly music based in Australia, Ali Kat has just released a series of instruments that resemble classic cars. That is because they were made using [vintage 50s auto parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar) from Cadillacs, Chevys and more. Made for those who love cars as much as they do music, Ali Kat's guitar collection is impressively made by hand. Specializing in [aluminum bass guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars), the two major influences behind his work are a perfect match. Not to mention that Ali Kat's guitars make beautiful music as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Instrument Design:** There are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating custom instruments that incorporate unique and unconventional materials. - **Retro Nostalgia:** The trend of using vintage auto parts to create guitars taps into the nostalgia market, offering a unique blend of classic car aesthetics and musical functionality. - **Handcrafted Musical Instruments:** The demand for handmade instruments presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the guitar industry, allowing for customization and personalization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Incorporating vintage auto parts into guitar designs opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation within the musical instrument manufacturing industry. - **Automotive Industry:** Collaborations between guitar makers and auto parts suppliers can lead to disruptive innovation and new revenue streams within the automotive industry. - **Craftsmanship and Artistry:** The integration of sheet metal working skills into the creation of custom guitars presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the craftsmanship and artistry industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Iconic Vintage Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender.md) - [Highly Collectible Vintage Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-collectible-vintage-guitars.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Reimagined High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-guitar.md) - [Wooden DIY Guitar Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-benton.md) - [Rare Vintage Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-certified-vintage-program.md)