# Time-Travelling Taxis Nooka Transforming Back to the Future Delorean into Yellow Cab By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-11-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-delorean References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/insolite/new-york-deloeran-taxi/) & [nooka](http://www.nooka.com/) This Back to the Future [Delorean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept) turned New York yellow cab is the creation of fashion brand Nooka. As a representation of the company's futuristic take on everyday items, it customized the car made famous in the 1985 science fiction adventure comedy film featuring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd. The Delorean gained mass recognition for its inclusion in the movie, but was the only model produced by the company John DeLorean's [DeLorean Motor Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-motor-company). In the movie, the Delorean is essentially a time travelling machine that sends Doc back in time and then back to the future. Imagine a cab that could actually bend time and get across mid-town traffic in the blink of an eye: now that would be magical! Nooka is known for its futuristic art approach to everyday items like watches, wallets, eyewear and belts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Transportation:** Adapting iconic movie cars with modern features, such as time travel, can pave the way for future transportation innovations. - **Customized Vehicles:** Companies can differentiate themselves by customizing vehicles to provide an unforgettable customer experience and ultimately increase brand loyalty. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Leveraging nostalgic elements in marketing campaigns, such as iconic movie cars, can attract and engage consumers on an emotional level. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Incorporating futuristic features in transportation, such as time travel, can disrupt the industry and potentially revolutionize the way people commute. - **Automotive:** The use of customization and nostalgia marketing in the automotive industry can attract younger generations and set new standards in the car buying experience. - **Fashion:** Fusion of fashion and automobile industries can open up opportunities for creative collaborations and innovative product designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Movie-Inspired Gullwing EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-motor-company.md) - [Retro Calculator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca500webf.md) - [Electric Gull-Winged Door Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-alpha5.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-omega-2040-concept.md) - [80s-Honoring Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modeljzd.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-928.md)