What is the common denominator that binds the Beetle and gold? Nope, not this car. Rather, the word is timelessness. Gold will never run out of anybody’s style. From accessories, to clothing, and even in other forms of ornament, gold is definitely one solid element that will never fade. The Beetle may be one car that can concretize the concept of timelessness too. This is probably what the owner of this 18-karat gold Beetle thought. It is not just some nice body finish, but it really is gold.

The golden Beetle in itself is really timeless, what with its 1968 badge and supremely-conditioned VW parts, it is in itself worthy of posing for a car show. But since it has been caramelized with gold, it all the more became controversial. The golden bug was unveiled at the annual Luxury Show in Bucharest, Romania. See the intricate pattern of this gold-laden car. It is covered with tonsssa tiles that were made of glass together with 18-karat gold. No wonder this thing sparkles at any given angle, and it can strike anybody even from afar. Of course gold things also come with a golden tag price. If you are wondering about this Beetle’s worth, it is safe to say that you could have bought a pretty good supercar with its $88,000 value.

While many people are criticizing this Beetle—apparently, it is senseless and too expensive—the owner probably finds too much value that even the gold cannot justify. After all, it is the Beetle. Whether embedded with gold or not, its VW parts will always make it a show stopper.

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