# 50s-Inspired Vehicles Andrus Ciprian's Honda Pegasus is a Retro-Modern Concept Car By manzil | Published 2010-07-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-pegasus References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/honda-pegasus-concept-blends-classic-modern-racing-cars-in-one/) & [honda](http://www.honda.ca) Romanian designer Andrus Ciprian's [Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11) [Pegasus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-evo-11-lite) is a modern concept car inspired by the 1950s-era Pontiac Firebird II. The influences can be seen on the car's array of wings, spoilers and air management systems. Honda Pegasus features a [small gas-turbine jet engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) at the rear which provides power to the car. The wheels of the vehicle also have special features to cool the brakes by drawing air inside. Although it is unknown whether the Honda Pegasus will ever be produced, there is no doubt that car lovers would love to see such a vehicle in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Retro-modern Concept Cars:** Opportunity for automakers to create concept cars that combine vintage design elements with modern technology. - **1950s-inspired Design:** Potential for designers to draw inspiration from the 1950s aesthetics and incorporate them into various industries. - **Innovative Vehicle Features:** Chance to develop and implement unique features in vehicles, such as cooling systems for brakes and gas-turbine jet engines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to create retro-modern concept cars that cater to enthusiasts and new market trends. - **Design Industry:** Potential for designers to apply 1950s-inspired designs in various products and industries, bringing nostalgia and innovation together. - **Technology Industry:** Chance to develop innovative vehicle features and technologies that enhance the performance and aesthetics of modern vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md) - [Retro-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawk-11.md) - [Angular Electric Motorbike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cp1-concept.md) - [Gilded Electric Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yugo-ampera-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [70s-Style Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-n-vision-74.md) - [Ultra-Modern Moped Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moppe-apparatus-tdmp1.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md)