# TV Show Car Conversions The Thunderbird 4 Will Raise £5,000 for Cancer Charity By manzil | Published 2010-07-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-thunderbird-4 References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1295507/Thunderbirds-Amateur-mechanics-build-replica-car-60s-Spain.html) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1295507/Thunderbirds-Amateur-mechanics-build-replica-car-60s-Spain.html) The Mail Online has featured the Thunderbanger, a unique replica car designed by amateur mechanics Keith Huntington, Mike McCartan and Shaun Bridgeman. The trio converted a £300 [Fiat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500-spiaggina) Marea into a replica of the Thunderbird 4 -- the fictional submarine featured in the 1960s TV series 'Thunderbird.' It took nearly twelve weeks for the men to build the Thunderbird 4 replica, which features fake fins and polystyrene turbines. They will travel with the replica car to Lille and [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-reader). **Implications** - The Thunderbird 4 will raise £5,000 for Clic Sargent, which specializes in childhood cancer donations. The color creation was parked in the playground of Cravenwood Primary School in Crumpsall to surprise the kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 87% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **TV Show Car Conversions:** Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia and popularity of iconic TV show cars by converting regular vehicles into replicas. - **Amateur Mechanic Creations:** Potential for skilled hobbyists to showcase their innovative car conversions and gain recognition. - **Fundraising Through Unique Vehicles:** Using custom-designed cars as a means to raise money for charitable causes. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automotive industry professionals can explore the market for TV show car conversions and offer specialized services. - **Charity:** Charitable organizations can leverage unique vehicle creations to raise funds for their causes. - **Entertainment:** Companies in the entertainment industry can collaborate with amateur mechanics to promote and showcase TV show car conversions on their platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Microbus Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-virtual-auction.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Cancer Research Vehicle Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sagerstrong-foundation-bentley.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Charitable Artist Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyers-manx.md) - [Doll-Themed Limited-Edition Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-gap-project.md) - [Riproaring British Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-british-supercar.md) - [Iconic Doll Movie Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1957-chevy-corvette.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maverick-gt-stormy-knight.md)