# Racy Redesigned Automobiles The 1949 Buick Streamliner Reimagined for 2010 by Norman E. Timbs By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick-streamliner References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/buick-streamliner-1949.html) & [jalopyjournal](http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178451) Designer extraordinaire Norman E. Timbs was asked to bring the concept of the 1949 [Buick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick) Streamliner into the future. He did a brilliant job, and the results are in the gallery. The mid-century calls were all about show, not gas mileage. The back of the redesigned Buick Streamliner seems to stretch on for miles. The cherry red color of the [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt) could easily pass as the flame trail of this gorgeous car. **Implications** - This product is an excellent example of the way in which future products and services are being marketed. Consumers are seeking [futuristic aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo) and are always looking to the future for influences. Businesses can benefit by creating products that use the future-inspired design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Design:** Consumers are seeking futuristic aesthetics and businesses can benefit by creating products that use future-inspired design. - **Vintage Revival:** The redesign of the 1949 Buick Streamliner showcases the trend of reviving vintage designs with modern twists. - **Aesthetic Over Efficiency:** The emphasis on show rather than gas mileage in the mid-century inspires a trend of prioritizing aesthetics over efficiency in automobile design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities in creating futuristic cars and reviving vintage designs with modern updates. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the trend of futuristic aesthetics by creating products with future-inspired designs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can help businesses capitalize on the trend of future-inspired design by promoting products and services with futuristic aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Contoured Limousine-Like Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md) - [Retro Electric Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md)