Jim Jablon Creates the Intimidating 'Gatorbike'
Brian G Randles — February 17, 2010 — Autos
References: dailytelegraph.au & treehugger
Made with the skin and skull of a real alligator, the ‘GatorBike’ was created by Jim Jablon and might be the second scariest thing on the road besides seeing those flashing lights when cruising well over the limit.
Jim Jablon inherited the alligator leftovers after it had been killed by state officials. Instead of letting a perfectly good gator corpse go to waste, Jim (the owner of a wildlife rehab in Florida) built the ‘GatorBike’ to raffle off in order to raise money for his animal center.
The Jim Jablon creation is no doubt an amazing motorcycle, but I think it’s best that we leave this chomping chopper to the Floridians. Check out other gator finds on Trend Hunter below.
Jim Jablon inherited the alligator leftovers after it had been killed by state officials. Instead of letting a perfectly good gator corpse go to waste, Jim (the owner of a wildlife rehab in Florida) built the ‘GatorBike’ to raffle off in order to raise money for his animal center.
The Jim Jablon creation is no doubt an amazing motorcycle, but I think it’s best that we leave this chomping chopper to the Floridians. Check out other gator finds on Trend Hunter below.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Animal-themed Vehicles - There is an opportunity for businesses to create customized vehicles using animal themes, like the 'GatorBike', to appeal to niche markets.
2. Sustainable and Ethical Design - Businesses can explore using repurposed materials, like the alligator skin and skull, to create unique and sustainable products.
3. Fundraising Through Unconventional Means - Businesses can find innovative ways, like raffling customized vehicles, to raise funds for charitable causes.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - There is an opportunity for the automotive industry to tap into the growing demand for customized vehicles with unique designs and themes.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore using repurposed materials, like alligator skins, to create sustainable and ethical products.
3. Nonprofit and Charity - Nonprofit organizations and charities can explore unconventional fundraising methods, like raffling customized vehicles, to attract donors and raise funds for their causes.
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