# Auto-Inspired Data Storage The Delorean Has Gone from Prop Drive to USB Hard Drive By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-hard-drive References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/delorean-car-usb-hard-drive/) & [flashrods](http://www.flashrods.com/frs/TimeMachineHD.html) With intricate and meticulous detail, this [prop-inspired USB hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-time-machine) will drive its way into movie enthusiasts' hearts everywhere. The device is capable of storing 750 GB and is crafted from stainless steel. It even features vertical doors and a trunk that can open and close. As suggested by the official website, each product is given some handmade love and care. With this considered, the price is pretty reasonable -- especially considering that just a few years ago a [plain hard drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-my-passport-ultra) of the same storage capacity was the same price. Flash Rods also turn other beautiful cars into a USB hard drive, and it is always sure to hide the actual storage device wonderfully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prop-inspired USB Hard Drives:** Opportunity for creating unique and customized data storage devices inspired by popular movie props. - **Handmade Data Storage:** Potential for handmade, high-quality data storage devices that appeal to niche markets and movie enthusiasts. - **Disguised Storage Devices:** Market for creative and aesthetically pleasing storage devices that can hide their true function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to create innovative and visually appealing data storage devices. - **Movie Memorabilia:** Potential for the movie memorabilia industry to expand into functional and collectible items like prop-inspired USB hard drives. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** Market for artisanal manufacturers to create handmade and unique data storage devices that cater to specific customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icon-Shaped USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folderdrive.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-discovery-flash-drives.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [Shipping Container Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive1.md) - [USB-Inspired Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbinspired-travel-trailer.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gamer SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/external-ssd-drives.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Laser Sword Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seagate-lightsaber-collection-firecuda-ssd.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md)