# Hot Rod-Inspired Supercars The Lamborghini Rat Rod Celebrates the Espada's 50th Anniversary By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-rat-rod References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/lamborghini-rat-rod/) The Lamborghini Rat Rod is a [customized supercar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-ram) that was created in celebration of the 1968 Lamborghini Espada's 50th anniversary and highlights an unexpectedly aggressive design. Built by Danton Art Kustoms and going up for auction in 2020 through Mecum, the vehicle boasts all the essential aspects of a [traditional American hot rod car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-plymouth-cuda). This includes an exposed 3.9 liter V12 engine that allows all of the tubular stainless steel headers and exhaust to be a focal point. The Lamborghini Rat Rod has been extensively modified inside and out, and even features exposed rivets and support trusses that act as styling elements. The vehicle also features an almost dystopian racer aesthetic that is sure to be admired by anyone looking to live out their [Mad Max fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coyote-utopia). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Supercars:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating customized supercars with aggressive designs, inspired by hot rods. - **Celebratory Anniversary Editions:** Creating celebratory anniversary editions of iconic vehicles, like the Lamborghini Rat Rod, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Retro-futuristic Aesthetics:** Exploring retro-futuristic aesthetics in vehicle design, as seen in the Lamborghini Rat Rod, can lead to disruptive innovations in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating hot rod-inspired designs, such as the Lamborghini Rat Rod, into their product offerings. - **Customization:** The customization industry can capitalize on the trend of creating customized supercars, like the Lamborghini Rat Rod, by offering services to modify and personalize vehicles. - **Futuristic Design:** The design industry, specifically futuristic design, can find disruptive innovation opportunities by combining retro and futuristic aesthetics, as showcased in the Lamborghini Rat Rod. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian V12 Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revuelto.md) - [High-End Automobile Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prestige-imports.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunkinspired-sports-cars.md) - [Virtual-Only Vehicle Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roblox-x-lamborghini-lanzador-lab.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno.md) - [Collaboration Supercar-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploro-racemax-x-huracn-sterrato.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Supercar Sports Racquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl001-racquet.md) - [Rear-Wheel Drive Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huracan-tecnica.md)