# Gold-Plated Engines This 1980 VW Golf has Been Tricked Out By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980-vw-golf References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/this-1980-vw-golf-cabriolet-is-a-tuning-masterpiece/) & [eurotuner](http://www.eurotuner.com/featuredvehicles/eurp_1006_1980_vw_golf_cabriolet/five_speed_manual.html) This 1980 [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus) [Golf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1) has got all the makings of a great piece of auto tuning. It has been lowered and has a decidedly retro feel to it, but that is not the best part. That title is reserved for the [gold-plated engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle) and the gold-plated steering wheel because nothing is luxurious until you have something encased in gold. Anyway, the 1980 VW Golf will make a big statement on the road, as the matte black finish will have you straining your neck for a look inside it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Auto Modification:** Customizing cars with high-end materials and finishes, such as gold plating, to achieve a unique and luxurious look. - **Retro Styling:** Utilizing vintage design elements and aesthetics to modify modern cars and achieve a customized, eye-catching appearance. - **Personalized Auto Accessories:** Offering customized auto accessories, such as gold-plated steering wheels, to enable personalization and self-expression for car enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Accessories:** Creating and manufacturing custom high-end automotive accessories to cater to luxury car modification market. - **Auto Styling and Tuning:** Providing premium auto styling and tuning services to meet the increasing demand for customized car design. - **High-end Automotive Manufacturing:** Producing high-end luxury cars with personalized finishes, such as gold plating, to cater to the growing market for customized vehicle design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Gold-Finished Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhart.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Automatic Transmission Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-golf-gti.md) - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [Opulent Arcade Culture Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-ghost-gamer.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Vehicle Brand Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gaming-chair.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md)