# Music-Inspired Mini Coopers The Hotei Mini Cars Feature a Guitar Legend By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotei-mini References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/rides/2012/08/mini-collaborates-with-tomoyasu-hotei-for-music-inspired-coopers) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151029177018511.425662.115434098510&type=1) Mini has recently teamed up with Japanese guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei to develop the special edition Hotei Mini Copper Coupés. This is the first time the two have collaborated together to develop two very unique [music-inspired cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-will). Hotei worked alongside Mini to produce two [limited-edition custom cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) based solely around Hotei and his music. The first car comes in the exact same black and white design as Hotei’s guitar, while the other car comes in a fire red coloring with black graphics along the side. Both cars come with an interior that features music note door plates, several runner lights under each door and [guitar speedo needles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs). Tomoyasu Hotei is a very successful musician, composer, singer and songwriter from Japan. He was a part of one of Japan’s most popular rock bands before he started his solo career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Music-inspired Cars:** There is a growing trend in developing cars that are inspired by music, creating unique designs and features for music enthusiasts. - **Custom Limited-edition Cars:** The customization of limited-edition cars is a trend that creates exclusivity, personalization, and caters to the desires of car enthusiasts. - **Collaboration with Personalities:** Brands collaborating with personalities to develop unique products establishes a sense of exclusivity and unique offerings for their consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on trends focused on creating personalized, unique, and exclusive cars for niche markets such as music enthusiasts. - **Music:** The music industry can establish collaborations with car brands to create music-inspired products that showcase artists' personalities and styles. - **Customization:** The customization industry can leverage the trend of creating limited-edition custom cars for car enthusiasts who want to personalize their vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Edition Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-paul-smith-edition.md) - [Celebratory Miniature Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-20-years-edition.md) - [Surf and Track Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin.md) - [Mini Motorsport-Honoring Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-john-cooper-works-1to6-edition.md) - [Special Edition Small Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untold-edition.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Branded Music Group Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-x-the-wiggles.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-aceman.md)