# $200,000 Model Cars Bonhams is Offering a Carved Ruby Dragster Model Car with a Gold Engine By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-cars References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/bonhams-offer-carved-ruby-dragster-model-car-gold-engine-estimated-fetch-200k.html) & [bonhams](http://www.bonhams.com/) For anyone who loves model cars, this $200k hand-made dragster by Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio will definitely make you drool. This car has been modeled after the Green Black Prudhomme Dragster that was driven by Don ‘The Snake.’ The model car is made from hand-carved ruby with gold accents, obsidian tires, a rock crystal windscreen and a gold [Chrysler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrysler) 390 engine. This one-of-a-kind model car comes with a price tag that could purchase a condo, and is most definitely not something normally seen on someone’s shelf. This extravagantly designed model vehicle is not only visually stunning, but it’s also an important part of racing history, since the actual car was one of the best known in the [drag racing circuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-f1-grid) in the 1960s. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Model Cars:** Opportunity for luxury automakers to explore the market for high-end model cars with exquisite craftsmanship and intricate details. - **Artisanal Collectibles:** Potential for artisans to create unique and valuable collectibles, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative materials. - **Retro Racing Nostalgia:** Chance for companies to capitalize on the nostalgia for iconic racing cars by designing and producing high-quality replicas with modern technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Automobile:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for luxury automotive brands to expand their offerings beyond full-scale cars and venture into the high-end model car market. - **Art and Craft:** Innovative artists and artisans can tap into the demand for unique collectibles by creating handcrafted replicas of iconic vehicles using precious materials. - **Collector's Market:** Potential for the collector's market to grow as enthusiasts seek rare and valuable pieces, opening up opportunities for the sale and trade of limited-edition model cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graffiti Racer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000gt-vr4.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Automotive Brand Decor Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Realistic Sports Car Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-car-concept-series.md) - [Rare Performance Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1.md)