# Gilded 007-Themed Luxury Cars The Alchemist Aston Martin DB7 By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/007-aston-martin-db7 References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/11/03/aston-martin-db7-with-gold-platinum-and-diamonds/) & [goldenrooftop](http://www.goldenrooftop.com/gold-dbs.html) We've featured the Alchemist's gold-leaf luxury car roofs before on Trend Hunter, but the UK-based real-life King Midas has outdone himself with this [Aston Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant) DB7. This bad boy received a full-body bath in 24-carat gold and platinum leaf and got seven sparkling diamond studs. The Aston Martin DB7's gold treatment was done in honor of the new [007 movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case) 'Quantum of Solace,' and will be shown at London's MPH Show the day after the movie's UK premiere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gold-leaf Luxury Cars:** Expanding custom gold- and platinum-leaf style treatments on luxury cars to more affordable models, or using alternate metals for a similar effect. - **Luxury Cars as Art:** Exploring new ways to create and customize luxury cars as a form of art and self-expression. - **Movie-themed Luxury Cars:** Creating limited edition luxury cars themed around popular movies or cultural icons to attract collectors and enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Auto manufacturers and luxury car customization companies as well as auction houses and collectors. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands and designers looking for expanding customization options to their luxury products. - **Entertainment:** Movie and TV studios, as well as event producers aiming to attract car enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Exclusive Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valiant.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Ultra-Rare Open-Cockpit Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbr22.md) - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [F1-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-dbx707-amr24-edition.md) - [Luxe Film-Inspired Trinkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberg-x-007-octopussy-egg-objet.md) - [Moon Halo-Inspired Premium Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-lunaflair.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md)