# DIY Wagon Wheels Fred Geller and Judy Foster's Radio Flyer Car Retirement Project By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-flyer-car References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/30/giant-driveable-radio-flyer-wagon/) & [ktuu](http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-gallery-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,5383234.photogallery) This Radio Flyer Car by Alaskan retirees Fred Geller and Judy Foster is creating quite a lot of buzz in the blogosphere. The project is a combination of two of this year's major themes, [retro inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-auto-sports) and DIY projects. Fred Geller and Judy Foster decided to make the Radio Flyer Car after retiring. The car began as a [pickup truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-chevrolet) and ended as a fire engine red homage to to the [pull wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wagon) of childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro DIY Projects:** Retirement DIY projects inspired by nostalgia gain mainstream attention. - **Upcycling Cars:** Creative retirees transform old vehicles into unique and stylish creations. - **Handmade Toys:** Adults turn to DIY to create custom toys reminiscent of childhood play. ### Who This Affects Most - **Auto Manufacturing:** Opportunity for auto manufacturers to tap into the upcycling trend and create sustainable, customizable products. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can learn from the DIY trend and focus on personalized, unique products. - **DIY Retail:** Retailers can cater to the growing demand for retro and upcycling projects by offering supplies and resources for DIY enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Seater Folding Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyer-folding-cargo.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Cargo Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-allterrain-wagon.md) - [DIY Portable Electric Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-nerd.md) - [Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-sport-free-wheeling.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md) - [Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeach-wagon.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md)