# Spy Film-Inspired Luxury Cars David Brown Automotive Created a Car Inspired by a James Bond Film By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-03-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-brown-automotive References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/david-brown-james-bond-lotus-esprit-mini-remastered) & [davidbrownautomotive](https://www.davidbrownautomotive.com/) David Brown [Automotive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulation-platform), the UK based car company, recently produced a new '[Mini Remastered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-remastered)' which takes design inspiration from one of the cars featured in the popular James Bond film, ‘For Your Eyes Only.’ The car from the film was a ‘Lotus Esprit Turbo.’ The new car form David Brown Automotive was created as a stand-alone model and was later purchased by Simon Cowell. The new Mini has the same colors as the car form the film, with bright shades of orange and copper-colored stripes that run along with the vehicle. The wheels measure in at 13 inches and are gold-colored. The vehicle is powered by a four-cylinder engine, which is able to produce 83 horsepower. Image Credit: David Brown Automotive ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spy Film-inspired Luxury Cars:** Luxury car companies can explore designs inspired by iconic spy movies to appeal to car enthusiasts and pop culture fans. - **Mini Remastered:** The development of classic car models with modern features is a potential market for car manufacturers and collectors. - **Colorful Retro Design:** Design inspirations from old classics can make car models stand out and generate a sense of nostalgia among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can create more niche models inspired by iconic films to stand out in the market. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can expand their line and collaborate with car manufacturers to produce exclusive cars that cater to their clientele's interests. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can explore licensing deals with car manufacturers to produce replicas and appeal to the fans of classic movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Gold-Accented Minis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-remastered.md) - [Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case.md) - [Luxuriously Bespoke British Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-spectre.md) - [Designer Edition Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-paul-smith-edition.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Reimagined Retro Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-8-gtr.md) - [Special Edition Seaside Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-convertible-seaside-edition.md) - [Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moke-america.md) - [Mini Motorsport-Honoring Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-john-cooper-works-1to6-edition.md)