# Movie Tribute Cars Colorado Native Turns a Plain '93 Wrangler into The Jurassic Park Jeep By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-jeep References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/06/a-lovingly-crea.php) & [therpf](http://www.therpf.com/f9/jurassic-park-jeep-wrangler-84971/) The Jurassic Park [Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-wrangler) is one of the most recognizable and iconic vehicles in the history of movies. In an effort to recreate the style and swagger of the Jurassic Park Jeep, one massive movie fan spent an arduous three years transforming a 1993 Jeep [Wrangler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-wrangler-magneto-20) into an exact replica of the 4X4 from the memorable movie. The idea came about when a Colorado man and his friends started brainstorming ideas for comedic Halloween costumes. They decided on Ghostbusters for that year, but the idea spurred further movie tribute creativity in the man. Soon after buying a damaged $4,000 Jeep Wrangler, the Colorado native began stripping down the damaged Wrangler and putting it back together, keeping his eye on the Jurassic Park DVD cover to ensure he nailed the essential details of the vehicle. A look at these pictures and it's clear that this Jurassic Park Jeep replica is as close to the real thing as it gets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 94% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Movie Tribute Cars:** An emerging trend in car modification where enthusiasts recreate iconic vehicles from movies. - **DIY Transformations:** The rise of DIY projects where individuals transform damaged vehicles into replicas of famous movie cars. - **Nostalgic Branding:** The popularity of vehicles that evoke nostalgia and resonate with fans of iconic movies. ### Where This Applies - **Auto Modification:** The auto modification industry can provide services and parts for enthusiasts looking to recreate movie tribute cars. - **Film Memorabilia:** The film memorabilia industry can cater to fans looking to own replicas of iconic movie vehicles. - **Automotive Retail:** Automotive retailers can capitalize on the demand for nostalgia-based vehicles by offering replica cars and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Preserving Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-wrangler.md) - [Special Edition Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-concepts.md) - [Two-Toned Anniversary SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-wrangler-whitecap.md) - [Adventurer-Approved SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-tucson-beast.md) - [Transforming Crossover Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-x-jurassic-park.md) - [Militant Heavy Terrain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-gladiator-willys-41-buzz.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Celebratory Cinematic Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jada-toys-jurassic-park-30th-anniversary-nano-scene.md) - [Retro Night Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles.md)