# Faux Flying Autos The Airplane Car Will Guarantee a Fun Ride for All By manzil | Published 2011-05-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-airplane-car References: [automotto](http://www.automotto.com/entry/1979-jeep-chassis-converted-to-a-100000-airplane-car/) & [tulsa.craigslist.org](http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2361752878.html) Although it cannot fly, the Airplane Car will give you the feeling you'd attain while traveling in a plane. Created by an unknown genius, the strange-looking car uses a 1979 [Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbocharged-premium-suv) Cherokee chassis. The 20-foot-long [four-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid)’s interior has a cockpit with two nicely decorated upholstery seats for the driver and his assistant. The cockpit is even fitted with military-style hand-carved instrument panels. The Airplane Car can carry up to 14 passengers at the same time. This magnificent aerocar is up for sale on Craigslist for $125,000. The price also includes a scrapbook that features pictures, the car’s history and even documents highlighting the car’s transformation. The creator has not provided any technical information about the Airplane Car, but it is an ideal vehicle if you're looking for a fun ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fun Rides:** The Airplane Car offers a unique and fun mode of transportation, opening possibilities for amusement park and entertainment industries. - **Retro Styling:** The Airplane Car showcases the potential for vintage-inspired design in the automotive industry, creating opportunities for customization and nostalgia-focused products. - **Multi-passenger Vehicles:** The Airplane Car's ability to carry up to 14 passengers at once suggests potential in the ride-sharing and tourism sectors for larger group transportation experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Amusement Park:** The Airplane Car's novelty and exhilarating experience make it a promising addition to amusement park attractions, providing a memorable ride for visitors. - **Automotive:** The Airplane Car's unique design and retro appeal open opportunities for custom car modifiers and vintage car aficionados, creating a niche market for nostalgic automotive products. - **Tourism:** The Airplane Car's capacity to accommodate multiple passengers presents a unique transportation option for tourist destinations, enhancing visitor experiences and offering a distinctive way to explore local attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md)