# Amphibious Muscle Cars 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Boat By Ayman | Published 2008-05-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-stingray-boat References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/05/13/auto-design-that-floats-my-boat/) & [viztech.se](http://www.viztech.se/portfolio4/index.php) Swedish designer Bo Zolland creatively fuses an iconic American muscle cars, such as the 1963 [Corvette Stingray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-1), with [boat designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts). The result? One hell of a series of bad-ass watercraft! Somehow Zolland manages to make the designs look both retro and futuristic at the same time. Here are some specifications for the model: The engine is a 496 or 502 mercruiser, LS-9 marine or [Volvo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) Penta Diesel up to 550 Horse Power. Estimated speed of the boot is 55-70 Knots. I've got to say, this design really floats my boat! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amphibious Vehicles:** Designing vehicles that can operate on both land and water opens up new transportation possibilities and adventures. - **Retro-futurism:** Combining styles and technologies from different eras can lead to unique and eye-catching designs. - **High-performance Boats:** Incorporating powerful engines in boat designs creates new opportunities for speed and excitement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore new markets by designing and producing amphibious vehicles. - **Marine:** The marine industry can expand its offerings to appeal to consumers who value high-speed, high-performance boats. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with retro-futuristic aesthetics in various industries to create something new and exciting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Luxurious Electric Motorboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tridente.md) - [Aquatic Electric Vehicle Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catamaran-concept.md) - [Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnz-lamborghini-mega-yacht-88m.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Hybrid Performance Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrified-corvette.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Luxury Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea.md)