# Gold-Plated Dream Cars This Nissan GT-R Has Been Transformed into a Gold Car Using Paint and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-car References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/04/15/41008/gold-nissan-gt-r-highlights-artistic-detail-and-bodywork-to-fall-in-love-with.html) & [kuhl-japan](http://kuhl-japan.com/english) A gold car is something you'd likely find in an uber-wealthy city like Dubai, but this gold [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-car) GT-R was actually revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Featuring intricate bodywork and a paint job that features a solid gold aesthetic, the Nissan GT-R has been lowered to be mere millimeters from the ground for precision racings. Although debuted in Japan, the brand behind the gold car -- Kuhl Racing -- is heading to Dubai to seek out a buyer for the ultra-luxury vehicle. The exterior of the vehicle has been totally modified, but even portions of the engine have been given a luxurious overhaul. the [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-z) engine has been adorned with a gold chrome finish for a golden touch inside and out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Car Customization:** The trend of customizing high-end cars with luxurious materials and intricate bodywork is growing, providing an opportunity for innovative companies to enter the market. - **Glitzy Automotive Paint Jobs:** There is an increasing demand for eye-catching automotive paint jobs, allowing for the development of new paint technologies and application processes. - **Gold-toned Auto Parts:** The trend of adding gold-toned finishes to auto parts, both for aesthetic and functional purposes, presents an opportunity for companies to develop unique and innovative options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Car Industry:** The luxury car industry has an opportunity to cater to this growing trend by offering customization services that incorporate luxurious materials and intricate bodywork. - **Automotive Paint and Finishes Industry:** The automotive paint and finishes industry has an opportunity to develop and market new technologies and application processes for eye-catching and unique paint jobs. - **Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry:** The auto parts manufacturing industry has an opportunity to develop and offer gold-toned finishes for a range of auto parts, both for aesthetic and functional purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [L.A. Basketball-Themed G-Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansory.md) - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Gold-Finished Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhart.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [Luxury Platinum-Painted Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-panamera-platinum-edition.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Dark-Themed Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dark-Themed-Luxury-cars.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md)