One of the cars up for auction through Fine Arts and Antiques Auctions in the UK has attracted attention because of its unique use of materials. Although wood is also used to make some parts in cars, a fully wooden car running normally like the Hustler is very rare – Photo: Auction
Most 6-wheel cars are made from pressed wood, including covers, dashboard, steering wheel, gear lever, fenders… – Photo: auction
In addition, there are also some non-wooden parts. The chassis is made of fiberglass. The chassis and most of the mechanical components are from Mini. Headlights from Hillman Hunter, taillights from Triumph Dolomite. The seats, floor and door panels are covered in velvet fabric – Photo: Oxinium – Photo: Oxinium
The car also gets a compartment for the speaker, glove box, cup holder – Photo: Auxinium
The sunroof is ventilated and the roof rack is also made of wood – Photo: Oxinium
The car is quite spacious, it can seat up to 8 people: 2 people in the front, 2 people in the middle and 4 people in the back in double rows facing each other. Apart from this, it can be seen that the car also has a spare tire – Photo: Oxenium
Although it looks like something straight out of a cartoon, Hustler is expected to attract worldwide attention when it goes up for auction. Not just because of the unique look but also because of the history. From the outside, the Hustler is quite similar to the Aston Martin Lagonda, especially from the front of the car. That’s because both cars were built by renowned designer William Towne during the same time period – Photo: Auxinium
Townes built the Hustler as a concept in 1978, selling complete car kits in 1979. There are other material options besides wood, but wood is one of the most interesting. It is not clear how many of the sets are made of wood, but John Brazier – 76, owner of the car being auctioned, and a former Rolls-Royce engineer and carpentry teacher – chose a wooden kit and built the car. Car in 1988 – photo: auction
After being involved with the car for 35 years, Brazier decided to sell it only when he was no longer able to drive. “I’d love to see the car on the road, but for now I just hope it finds a good owner,” he told The Guardian – photo: auction
Brazier says the car can reach speeds of over 96 km/h. Over many years of use, the car has almost no damage. However, once a van was hit by the driver, who was shocked by the strange appearance of the car he was driving. He used water to access the dent in the bonnet and removed the damage. “The wood expands, it’s as if it’s never been hurt,” he said – photo: Oxenium
However, the car was discontinued in 2000 due to a failing battery and has not been repaired since. Brazier still maintains the car so well that it’s hard to tell from the outside that it’s a decade-old car – Photo: Oxinium
“A wooden car could be exactly what Elon Musk dreams of – a sustainable way to make cars, an eco-friendly alternative to today’s mass-produced factories. The car. Ahead of our time. Maybe 30 years In, we’ll all drive wooden cars,” the auction house described the car to The Guardian – Video: Auctions/Instagram
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