# Cartoon Custom Cars The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Van Will Make You Green With Envy By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-turtles-van References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/girl-turns-her.php) & [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5669802/how-a-co) Most people can't afford the car of their dreams, but that doesn't mean a person can't have some kind of dream car -- just take a look at the Teenage Mutant [Ninja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-500) Turtles Van. What was once an outdated '94 [Dodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip) [Caravan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-conversion-kit) has now been converted into a gnarly van worthy of a 'Cowabunga dude' from Michelangelo. The brainchild of 23-year-old Brittney Schneck, the Ninja Turtles Van was impressively transformed by she alone. This one-of-a-kind vehicle will surely make every guy (and girl) green with envy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Car Conversions:** Opportunity to tap into the growing market of car enthusiasts who want to personalize their vehicles in unique and creative ways. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Potential for creating products and experiences that evoke feelings of nostalgia and capitalize on the popularity of retro themes. - **DIY Vehicle Transformations:** Emerging trend of individuals taking on DIY projects to transform old vehicles into personalized works of art and self-expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automakers and car customization companies can leverage the trend of customized car conversions to offer unique and personalized vehicles to consumers. - **Entertainment and Licensing:** Opportunity for licensing companies to collaborate with vehicle customizers to create nostalgic and branded experiences for fans of popular franchises. - **Arts and Crafts:** Artists and craftspeople can tap into the DIY vehicle transformations trend by offering services, tutorials, and products to help individuals transform their own vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Movie Campaign Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mural.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-the-gathering-x-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Modernized War-Inspired Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Animated Turtle Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Sci-Fi Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-van.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle-cakebites.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikachu-aceman.md)