# 19th Century EVs The Fayton Concept Car is Inspired by the Horse-Drawn Buggy By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fayton-concept-car References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/01/24/equestrian-inspired-ev/) The horse-drawn buggies of the early 19th century served as the primary source of inspiration for the Fayton concept car. Designer Utkan Kiziltug's EV has an atypical design with carriage-like wheels, a [transparent body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-type-00) and a sunroof designed to look like a horse's mane. The body of the Fayton concept car was designed to look like the phaeton horse-drawn buggy. The vehicle's [wagon-like wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wagon) and comfy, yet unconventional seating are the biggest ties this vehicle has with 19th century transportation. As mentioned, the sunroof is inspired by the mane of a horse with its four separate panels opening up to let light in and looking like a horse's hair in the process. While Kiziltug's design has a body that belongs in the past its engine and dashboard are as futuristic as they come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Retro-inspired Design:** Bringing back vintage designs with modern technology. - **Transparent Body Vehicles:** Utilizing transparent materials to make vehicle bodies more modern and futuristic. - **Sunroof Innovations:** Creating new and unique sunroof designs to enhance the vehicle's aesthetic and function. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunities to create unique and innovative vehicle designs inspired by the past while incorporating modern technology. - **Material Science:** Developing new materials that are transparent and can be used for automotive applications. - **Consumer Goods:** Creating unique and luxurious sunroof designs that emphasize on the aesthetics and functionality of the vehicle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired Experimental Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favorit-ev.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makkina-triumph-tr25.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Retro Electric Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx-ev.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md)