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Antti Rahko's Mercedes 300 Turbodiesel Limousine to be Auctioned on eBay

— June 23, 2010 — Autos
Antti Rahko has designed an amazing limo, called the 'Mercedes 300 Turbodiesel Limousine,' completely from junk and it is up for auction on eBay for a whopping $950,000.

The Mercedes 300 Turbodiesel Limousine consists of two bodies of Mercedes welded together along with parts from 40 different cars. The junk beauty weighs more than 3,000 kg and has a seating capacity for ten people. What's more, it took ten years to give a shape to the 29-foot long Mercedes 300 Turbodiesel Limousine.

The car has won the 'People's Choice Award' Art Car in Florida twice.

Trend Themes

  1. Junk Car Upcycling — Opportunity for businesses to repurpose scrap and discarded vehicles into unique and functional creations.
  2. Customized Vintage Cars — Demand for one-of-a-kind vintage cars created from unique combinations of salvaged parts and bodies.
  3. Art Car Auctions — Emerging market for art cars made from repurposed materials, attracting high bids from collectors.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — Potential for auto manufacturers and custom car shops to explore the market for upcycled and customized vehicles.
  2. Auction & Sales — Opportunity for auction platforms to tap into the growing demand for unique and artistically designed vehicles.
  3. Eco-friendly Design — Growth potential for sustainable design companies to create innovative and environmentally-friendly vehicles using salvaged materials.
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