# Scrap-Happy Limousines Nissan UK Has Unveiled 11m Long Assembled Car By manzil | Published 2010-04-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longest-car References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/nisan-unveils-36-feet-long-vehicle-made-of-scraped-car-parts/) [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023) UK has unveiled an assembled vehicles made of [scrapped parts of cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1). The car is 11m long and conscructed by renowned sculptor Graham Wardale. It took more than 500 hours and more than 2000 car parts to create Nissan's [special limousine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle). The car is a part of Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme,' where anybody can exchange British-built old Nissan cars which can save a minimum of $3,300. Nissan UK will run this special scheme till the end of June, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Upcycling:** Nissan's use of scrapped car parts to create a new vehicle highlights the trend of sustainable upcycling in the automotive industry. - **Customized Assemblies:** The construction of Nissan's limousine from 2000 car parts demonstrates the trend of customized assemblies, allowing for unique vehicles tailored to individual needs. - **Trade-in Programs:** Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme' showcases the trend of trade-in programs, offering incentives for customers to exchange their old vehicles for newer models. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The use of scrapped car parts in the creation of new vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive manufacturing industry, promoting resource efficiency and sustainable practices. - **Automotive Recycling:** The emphasis on recycling and repurposing car parts in Nissan's project highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive recycling industry, encouraging more eco-friendly and circular approaches. - **Automotive Retail:** The implementation of trade-in programs, such as Nissan's 'British Built Trade-in Scheme,' offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the automotive retail industry, providing incentives for customers to upgrade their vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Nostalgic Explorer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail-concepts.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxout.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Modular Interior Van Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-primastar-flexvan.md) - [Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-nissan-ariya-surfwagon-concept.md) - [Micro Convertible Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-nv200-vanette-myroom.md) - [Car-Inspired Sleek Sushi Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife.md)