# Surf-Perfect Vehicles The Roofless Gambo Beach Boy Car Features a Flatbed Deck for Sports Gear By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gambo-beach-boy-car References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/the-beach-boy-makes-you-zoom-with-an-airy-feel/) & [gambo.eu](http://www.gambo.eu/beach-boy.html) Take the patio party with you on the Gambo Beach Boy Car -- and I say "on" because it defines the experience of driving this [doorless, roofless off-roading automobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet). Essentially a chassis with a deck built on top, this coast-loving car is open to refreshing ocean breezes. Up to four seats can pop out of the wooden flatbed to accommodate a driver and three passengers. Well suited for [surfers carting boards to the shore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-lx) and back, the Gambo Beach Boy Car redefines the concept of "less is more." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Off-roading Utility Vehicles:** Businesses could explore creating off-roading utility vehicles to cater to outdoor enthusiasts who need transportation to carry gear seamlessly. - **Doorless and Roofless Vehicles:** Car manufacturers could explore the creation of more doorless and roofless vehicles to offer customers a unique open-air driving experience. - **Customizable Automobiles:** Car customization businesses could offer customizable automobiles for outdoor enthusiasts such as customizable chassis and flatbed decks to provide tailored solutions for transporting gear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry could explore new car designs and manufacturing techniques to create unique open-air driving vehicles that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sports and Outdoor Industry:** Businesses in the sports and outdoor industry can explore collaborations with car manufacturers and car customization businesses to create vehicles specifically for outdoor sporting activities. - **Tourism and Hospitality Industry:** The tourism and hospitality industry can offer guest experiences that include themed open-air driving vehicles for guests to rent and use while exploring the local area, gaining a significant competitive advantage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Ready Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachy-van-540.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [80s-Inspired Surfer Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-4runner-trd-surf-concept.md) - [Limited-Edition Surf Culture SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-land-rover-defender-beach-break-edition.md) - [Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-beachy-420.md) - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md) - [Bespoke Outdoor-Ready SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galpin.md) - [Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-nissan-ariya-surfwagon-concept.md)