# Metallic Antique Motorbikes The Cartier Silver Harley Davidson is a Luxury-Coated Cruiser By Regan Canie | Published 2011-12-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-silver-harley-davidson References: [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/transport/cartier_silver_harley_davidson_is_an_epic_relic_for_every_biker.php) & [couturelab](http://www.couturelab.com/products/Cartier_Silver_Harley_Davidson-7864-0.html) If you're a motorcycle maven that enjoys nothing more than chilling on your [chopper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes), owning the [Cartier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-cheich) Silver Harley Davidson model would seriously kick your collection up a notch. Cartier, the famous French jeweler, covered the antique Harley Davidson in sterling silver while maintaining the old school vibe by giving it a rustic finish. The actual Harley Davidson model was handcrafted in France as well, and it's renowned reputation made it a natural choice for Cartier to collaborate with. The Cartier Silver Harley Davidson actually clocks in at about $5,600, but unfortunately sold out almost instantly. If you can manage to get your hands on one of the [vintage vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1), it's sure to become an extremely coveted collectible cruiser. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury-coated Motorbikes:** The trend of luxury-coated motorbikes presents an opportunity for brands to collaborate with high-end jewelers and designers to create unique and highly sought-after collectible cruisers. - **Antique Motorbike Revival:** The resurgence of antique motorbikes opens up opportunities for artisans and craftsmen to handcraft vintage-style bikes with a modern twist, appealing to motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors. - **Rustic-finish Retro Vehicles:** The popularity of rustic-finish retro vehicles provides an avenue for automobile manufacturers to create antique-style cars and bikes with a vintage appeal, combining nostalgia with modern craftsmanship. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automotive:** The luxury automotive industry can tap into the trend of luxury-coated motorbikes by collaborating with high-end jewelers to create limited-edition motorcycles that embody opulence and exclusivity. - **Artisanal Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The niche industry of artisanal motorcycle manufacturing can capitalize on the antique motorbike revival by handcrafting vintage-style bikes with unique designs and customized features to cater to collectors and motorcycle enthusiasts. - **Retro Vehicle Design:** The retro vehicle design industry can explore the demand for rustic-finish retro vehicles by creating antique-style cars and bikes that seamlessly blend classic aesthetics with modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Leather-Adorned Italian Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xdaviel-nera.md) - [Black-Chrome Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/120th-anniversary-limited-edition-twins.md) - [Modern Vintage-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster-special.md) - [Water-Cooled Sportster Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harleydavidson-nightster.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Exclusive Whiskey-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-motorocycle.md) - [Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biker-messenger.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md)