# Speed-Crunching Convertibles The Rocket Speedster Features a Slinky Open-Top Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-speedster References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/galpin-rocket-speedster-debut/39006/) & [galpinrocket](http://www.galpinrocket.com/) The Rocket Speedster is a 725-horsepower machine that is completely custom-bodied. This vehicle was designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker, and will be made available to a very limited number of customers looking for a unique and powerful kind of Ford Mustang convertible. This vehicle features refreshed engineering and styling based off the original Rocket, with a body-colored carbon fiber cover sitting atop the top and rear seats. This design gives the vehicle a very different look from the Mustang Convertible factory model. The Rocket Speedster is just a concept at this time, although a small number of units are expected to be sold to buyers and to select dealers around the world. At a price of $109,100 this vehicle offers an unbeatable mix of road performance and straight-up style points. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Custom-bodied Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized, one-of-a-kind vehicle designs to cater to consumers' desire for unique and exclusive products. - **Refreshed Engineering and Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced engineering techniques and innovative styling options to differentiate from traditional vehicle models and attract consumers seeking a fresh and unique experience. - **Limited Edition Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce exclusive and limited edition vehicles to generate scarcity and appeal to collectors and consumers looking for rare and high-value products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new design approaches and materials to create cutting-edge vehicles that push the boundaries of traditional automotive aesthetics. - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technologies and luxurious features into high-performance vehicles to cater to affluent consumers' desire for exclusivity, performance, and style. - **Concept Car Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with leading designers to create concept cars that showcase innovative design ideas and push the boundaries of what is possible in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Top Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5-roadster.md) - [Nostalgic Muscle Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-cobra-gtg.md) - [High-Performance Sports Car Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ford-mustang-gtd.md) - [Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-mustang.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md) - [Sleek Reimagined Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/964-cabriolet.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md) - [Convertible Smart Roof Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc20-cielo.md)