# Gilded Beach Vehicles Make Your Life Golden with Gold-Plated Dune Buggies By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-plated-dune-buggies References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/gold-plated-dune-buggies-up-for-grabs-at-adihex-2010/) If you love gold, then you may want to head over to the 8th Annual [Abu Dhabi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abu-dhabi-chocolate) International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, where two gold-plated dune buggies are being auctioned off. Named 'The Royal Beast' and 'The Golden Edition Beast,' each one has been completely tricked out in luxuries. Featuring plasma TVs and eight-speaker stereo sound systems, it’s clear that these gold-plated dune buggies will have you completely ready for the [sun and sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-safari-dubai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 64% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Customization:** There is a growing trend in customizing vehicles with luxurious elements, such as gold plating, to cater to affluent consumers. - **Experiential Marketing:** Brands can leverage extravagant and visually striking vehicles, like gold-plated dune buggies, to create memorable experiences and generate buzz. - **Extreme Luxury:** The demand for over-the-top luxury experiences, exemplified by gold-plated vehicles, is on the rise among ultra-high-net-worth individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to offer high-end customization packages to cater to customers seeking extravagant vehicles. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can incorporate luxury vehicles, like gold-plated dune buggies, into their offerings to create unique and opulent experiences for clients. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can collaborate with auto manufacturers to create limited-edition gold-plated vehicles as exclusive collectibles for wealthy customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Finished Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhart.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [Bespoke Outdoor-Ready SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galpin.md) - [L.A. Basketball-Themed G-Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansory.md) - [Exclusive Luxury Jeweled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-luxury-jeweled-eggs.md) - [Sketched Luxurious Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiron-super-sport.md) - [All-Electric Dune Buggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manx-20-electric.md)