# Cardboard Car Sculptures This Sculpture Creates the Look of a 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-sculpture References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/11/a-vintage-lincoln-continental-reproduced-in-cardboard-from-dash-to-fender/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [shannongoff.info](http://www.shannongoff.info/) Artist and sculptor Shannon Goff has created this striking [cardboard car sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) that mimics the look of a 1979 [Lincoln Continental](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept) Mark V down to the last detail. 'Miles to Empty' was inspired both from Goff's upbringing in Detroit as well as her grandfather's old Lincoln car. The car sculpture acts as memorial both to Goff's grandfather's legacy, and also to her hometown's once proud history of car obsession and industry. Made from stark white cardboard material, this automobile sculpture takes on an almost ghostly appearance at first glance. Even the interior of the car has been painstakingly recreated down the last detail including the various meters on the dashboard. With this life-sized recreation, Goff has created a [faithful homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moc) to not only her grandfather's Lincoln, but also what the vehicle stood for in relation to American industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cardboard Sculpture:** Creating intricate sculptures using cardboard materials opens up opportunities for eco-friendly art and sustainable design. - **Automotive Art:** The fusion of art and automotive design presents innovative opportunities for custom car installations and unique branding experiences. - **Nostalgic Replicas:** Recreating historical vehicles with meticulous detail provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the collectibles market and experiential marketing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore the use of unconventional materials like cardboard to create visually captivating and environmentally friendly artworks. - **Automotive and Manufacturing:** Automotive and manufacturing companies can leverage the intersection of art and car design to create unique installations, sculptures, and branding experiences. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** The collectibles industry can tap into the demand for nostalgic replicas of historical vehicles, providing enthusiasts with meticulously crafted replicas and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md)