# Wooden Punch Buggies Momir Bojic's Wooden Car Design Recreates the VW Beetle in Oak By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-car-design References: [froot.nl](http://www.froot.nl/posttype/froot/deze-vw-beetle-is-gemaakt-van-50-000-stukjes-hout/) & [viralnova](http://www.viralnova.com/wooden-volkswagen-beetle/) Instead of tinkering around the house during his retirement like most, Momir Bojic decided to make his dream car—the astonishing [wooden car design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwoody-bicycle-caravan) was a labor of love that took the 71-year old Bosnian two years to put together. However, unlike most DIY cars, the [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus) isn't made from scrap metal and uses over [50,000 pieces of wooden oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard) that are assembled like miniature rounded shingles that gives the car an interesting texture. From a distance, the car has a brownish coloring and you'd probably not even know that this car has a wooden exterior. As illustrated in pictures, the vehicle is fully drivable and the retiree, his car, as well as his matching wooden hat get plenty of attention on the roads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden Car Design:** The trend of creating fully drivable cars with wooden exteriors, offering a unique and eco-friendly alternative to traditional car designs. - **DIY Cars:** The trend of individuals creating their own cars from scratch, showcasing creativity and customizability. - **Unique Textures:** The trend of incorporating unconventional textures on cars, such as miniature rounded shingles made from wood, adding visual interest and a distinct aesthetic. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to explore the production of eco-friendly cars with wooden exteriors, catering to environmentally conscious consumers. - **DIY Hobbyist:** Opportunity to cater to the growing market of DIY enthusiasts who are interested in creating their own unique vehicles. - **Materials and Textures:** Opportunity for companies within the materials and textures industry to innovate and provide new options for car exterior designs, such as unconventional wooden textures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-arsham-1.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus.md) - [Wood-Paneled Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-nissan-ariya-surfwagon-concept.md) - [Discarded Wood Construction Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo.md) - [Vintage Car Tribute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moc.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Sculptural Spatial City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md)