# Sculpted Supercars A BMW Z4 Model Created from Bricks Could Fetch $125,000 By manzil | Published 2011-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-z4-model References: [lexracing](http://lexracing.com/automobile/stone-bmw-z4-coupe/) & [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/bmw-made-of-bricks-costs-more-than-the-real-thing.html) Chinese sculptor Dai Geng’s concrete [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe) [Z4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) model is an awesome replica of the 155 mhp BMW that was unveiled in January 2010. Since then, the model car has been on display in Shenzheng City. Now, the designer of this replica has decided to sell this amazing piece for the whopping price of $125,000. It took almost a year for Dai Geng to build the car, and only bricks and cement were used to create it. Dai Geng hopes that his BMW Z4 model would appeal one of China’s rich businessmen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concrete Car Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and valuable sculptures using unconventional materials like concrete. - **Replica Art Cars:** Potential for artists to create high-end replicas of luxury cars using different mediums, attracting collectors and car enthusiasts alike. - **Art as Investment:** Growing trend of wealthy individuals investing in unique and valuable art pieces, such as sculpted car replicas, as a store of value. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and sculptors to explore unconventional materials and techniques to create highly sought-after pieces. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to collaborate with artists to create limited edition replicas or unique art cars, merging the worlds of art and luxury vehicles. - **Collectibles and Fine Art:** Emerging market for high-end art collectibles, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios by acquiring valuable and unique pieces like sculpted car replicas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sports Car Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-car-concept-series.md) - [Limited Racing Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-ra272.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Compact Supercar Puzzle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cada-audi-r8.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Jet-Age Racing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage.md) - [Mini Hypercar Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-champions-bugatti-centodieci.md) - [Vintage Car Tribute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moc.md)