fotoman Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 plating http://www.gizmag.com/go/6007/ the Gold-plated Porsche August 15, 2006 The town of Pforzheim in south-west Germany is famous for its jewellery and watch-making industry and accordingly is known as “the City of Gold.” The city is also the home of the first Gold-plated Porsche. Visualis, which is situated in Pforzheim, commissioned an artist to gild a Porsche Boxster in 22 carat beaten gold last year and now comes the news that the Gold Boxter will be followed by a limited edition model and nine further Porsches will be plated. All the major components, from the control elements such as the steering wheel and door [censored]s to the car body and alloy rims, are all gold plated, making the two seater extraordinarily expensive, and a price that Visualis has not yet disclosed. Nine further Porsche Models will undergo the same, unique refinement process to continue the creative project. Visualis’ Petra Koehler reports that “curious people are already anxious to know who are going to be the owners of these magnificent automobiles.” If you fancy owning such an exquisite object, perhaps start by emailing Petra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well ..umm.. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuhoover Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 A little over the top, donchya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodaddynukka Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 thats definitely not plated. its triple wrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Well......that's hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrooz Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 How much weight would that add to the car? Any ideas? Wondering how performance would be affected, although you probably wouldn't want to go too fast in that thing anyway, best kept in a garage, out of view, partly because it would be targeted immediately but also because it's hideous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 How about a diamond bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Paul (Wo-mart) says that his version is SOLID gold (5k first layer - 14k second layer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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