# Tiny Licensed Cars Perry Watkins' Wind-Up Car is Unbelievably Small By manzil | Published 2010-11-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perry-watkins References: [metro](http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/846788-worlds-smallest-car-built-by-british-constructor) This is not a toy car but a [licensed car assembled by British constructor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) Perry Watkins, who is known for his ability to build strange vehicles. The 'Wind-Up' mini car is just 41 inches high, 26 inches wide and 51 inches long, but it has a top speed of 60 kph. The assembled tiny car features a [Shanghai Shenke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-r-ryzr-ev) quad bike chasis, a repainted [children's ride body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo), and tires from Monkey Motorcycles. The Wind-Up mini car will be displayed at a motor show in Germany on November 27, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Micro Vehicles:** Opportunity to develop micro vehicles with licenses for consumers who prioritize fuel efficiency and mobility in urban areas. - **Custom and Novelty Vehicles:** Opportunity to build custom and novelty vehicles for individuals who prioritize unique automotive designs and experiences. - **Child-sized Repurposed Vehicles:** Opportunity to create child-sized vehicles from repurposed automotive parts for amusement parks and children's rides. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive companies that prioritize innovation and customer preferences can explore development of micro vehicles and unique designs for niche markets. - **Amusement and Theme Parks:** Amusement and theme park operators can explore offering futuristic child-sized vehicles for children's rides to enhance customer experiences. - **Automotive Parts Manufacturing:** Automotive parts manufacturers can repurpose their products and expand into new markets by developing materials that are compatible with novel vehicle designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Toy Car Aerodynamic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wind-tunnel.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Nanocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocar.md) - [Old-Fashioned Kiddy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bugatti-ii-carbon-edition.md) - [1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-blower-jnr.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md)