# Futuristic Supercars The Bugatti Aerolithe is Inspired by a 1935 Prototype By manzil | Published 2010-07-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-aerolithe References: [carbodydesign](http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2010/07/bugatti-aerolithe-concept/) & [dougsdistractions.blogspot](http://dougsdistractions.blogspot.com/) Douglas Hogg, a design student from Coventry University, has designed this [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-bolide) Aerolithe, a [futuristic car inspired by the 1935 Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports) Electron Aerolithe prototype, which was displayed at the 1935 Paris Motor Show. Douglas designed the concept car for his final university project. Douglas Hogg redesigned and modernized his concept car for the year 2025 by taking some styling elements from the original Aerolithe, which include pronounced shoulders, the split windshield and rear window, the [aeronautical-inspired doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) and the trademark grille. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Car Designs:** Designers are creating futuristic car designs inspired by vintage prototypes, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Retro-inspired Concept Cars:** Concept cars with retro-inspired designs and modern features demonstrate potential for disruptive innovation in automotive design. - **Aeronautical Design Influences:** Incorporating aeronautical design elements into car designs offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Design:** The automotive design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities through creating futuristic car concepts inspired by vintage prototypes. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired concept cars by incorporating modern features into vintage-inspired designs. - **Aerospace Design:** The aerospace design industry has the potential to disrupt the automotive industry by collaborating on projects that incorporate aeronautical design elements into car designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Hybrid Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-bugatti-tourbillon.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Exoskeleton-Free Hypercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-bolide.md) - [Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concorde-20.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md)