This life-sized "origami-inspired" cardboard Lexus took a team of five modelers three months to build. courtesy lexus The cardboard car contains no sheet metal, glass or plastics, but is built on a steel and aluminium frame. courtesy lexus An electric motor allows the car to move. courtesy lexus Made from 1,700 fully recyclable laser-cut cardboard sheets, the one-off replica has functioning lights. courtesy lexus The rolling wheels are branded with the names of the three companies involved, Lexus, and London-based Scales & Models and LaserCut Works. courtesy lexus The seats took a few attempts to get just right, according to Ruben Marcos, of Scales and Models. courtesy lexus The modelers paid close attention to detail -- cup-holders included. courtesy lexus The cardboard cut-out car has a fitted interior courtesy lexus TV presenter Kevin McCloud test drove the car at a consumer exhibition in Birmingham, UK. courtesy lexus The car is on show until 11 October. courtesy lexus Prev Next
