# Futuristic Car Customizations Extra-Terrestrial Vehicle Brings Sci-Fi to Real Life By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-terrestrial-vehicle References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/06/extra-terrestri.php?p=7&cat=undefined#more) & [kitcarmike](http://kitcarmike.com/) The Extra-Terrestrial Vehicle (ETV) looks like it could be straight out of a sci-fi movie. Designer, Mike Vetter, who runs The Car Factory and who also [customizes cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l), used a [Chevy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvette-eray-hybrid) Aveo to create this futuristic automobile. Mike Vetter stripped down the Chevy and added an all new interior and exterior as well as gull-wing doors. Mike is currently selling the ETV on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Marketplace-based-auto-retail) for $86,000. **Implications** - Rarity and exclusivity are two powerful forces that drive consumption. In the modern consumer world, what you own says a lot about who you are and how people perceive you; a societal characteristic largely responsible for the recent recession. Technology and automobiles are two industries where people with or without money are willing to spend excessive amounts to appear wealthy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 82% | 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 - **Customized Vehicles:** Opportunity exists to cater to consumers seeking unique and futuristic car modifications. - **Luxury Car Culture:** There is potential to capitalize on the desire for rare and extravagant vehicles that project wealth and status. - **Technological Advancements in Automobiles:** Disruptive innovations can be pursued to create cutting-edge features and designs in the automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Customization:** The market for customized vehicles presents an opportunity for businesses to offer unique customization services to consumers. - **Luxury Automotive:** The luxury car industry can take advantage of the demand for exclusive and expensive vehicles by offering limited edition or bespoke cars. - **Automotive Technology:** Companies can invest in developing advanced technologies for vehicles, such as futuristic designs and innovative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Dystopian Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfit-cyberpunk-tactile.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Ev Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Galactic Electric Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-928.md) - [Sci-Fi Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-van.md)