# Luxury Lumberjack Automobiles This Mercedes Benz Wood Car Made Entirely from Natural Elements By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-wood-car References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing-made-wood-finest-piece-automotive-crafting.html) & [www5.mercedes-benz](http://www5.mercedes-benz.com/en/) It doesn't provide air conditioning nor does it actually drive but the [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition) [Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company) wood car is spectacular to have on display. Made to replicate the 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing, this piece of timber is perfected with superb craftsmanship. Hand-carved and made with teakwood by an artist in Duisberg, Germany, this [wooden replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard) is up for sale with a price tag of $6,668 -- that's the amount used to service the real model. It comes with front wheels that can steer and that are assembled to look like the real edition. The top-notch detailing from front to back is intricately carved and perfected with a sparkling coat. The mirrors, steering wheel and doors function like the real ride and offer a sense of the authentic automobile. This Mercedes Benz wood car is sure to stun you; there's no need to worry about it crashing, just focus on preventing it from being scratched or burned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Natural Element Replicas:** Creating wooden replicas of luxury cars to showcase superb craftsmanship - **Functional Artwork:** Combining artistic talent and functionality to create unique pieces that serve as a conversation starter - **Sustainable Luxury:** Exploring ways to merge luxury with natural materials for sustainable innovation opportunities ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Integrating unique and sustainable design elements into luxury car replicas for auto enthusiasts - **Art:** Fusing art and function in innovative ways to create one-of-a-kind conversation pieces for collectors - **Interior Design:** Incorporating sustainably-sourced and unique natural elements into luxury home decor for eco-conscious consumers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Luxe Wood-Accented Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-amethyst-droptail.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md)