# $350,000 Bizarre Cars British Artmobiles at Auction By Rich | Published 2008-10-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worldss-most-bizarre-cars-strangest-automobiles-recognized-as-art References: [thesun](http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1862791.ece) & [andysaunderskustoms](http://www.andysaunderskustoms.co.uk/cars.htm) When a crazy mechanic gets a burst of creative inspiration, both the beautiful and bizarre can be achieved. A British mechanic has had his strange set of automobile creations recognized as art, and the series of nine [bizarre car creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-labubu-project) will be [auctioned tomorrow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) for an estimated $350,000 at a famed UK auction house. The crazy car maker Andy Saunders is selling his creations, which include the Picasso Citroen, a remodeled 2CV6 inspired by the Spanish artist, the worlds flattest car that is only 50cm tall, and a car designed to look like a spaceship. His creations have become sought after by [car collectors worldwide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover) and are shown in art galleries in Italy and London. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automotive Artistry:** The recognition of unusual automobile creations as art presents opportunities for artists and mechanics to collaborate and create unique, collectible masterpieces. - **Art-inspired Remodels:** The popularity of remodeled cars inspired by famous artists like Picasso opens up a market for customized, art-inspired automobiles. - **Convergence of Art and Technology:** Designing cars to resemble spaceships highlights the potential for blending futuristic aesthetics with technological innovation in automotive design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Collectibles:** The auctioning of bizarre car creations as art showcases the potential for a niche industry focused on acquiring and trading unique automotive collectibles. - **Custom Car Transformations:** The demand for remodeled cars inspired by famous artists creates opportunities for businesses specializing in custom car transformations and artistic modifications. - **Art Galleries:** Exhibiting artistically designed cars in galleries highlights the potential for art galleries to diversify their offerings and tap into the automotive art market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md) - [Rare Performance Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-luxury-car.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md)