The company that gives supercars that Midas touch

For wealthy supercar clients after extra-extravagant customisation, Alchemist can also embed precious gemstones into the gold leaf for drivers after lavish sparkling bodywork.

The company, run by French art director, Jacques Blanc, has been established in London since February 2008 and has completed custom gold-top finishes on Bentleys, Porsches, Mercedes and an Aston Martin.

Based in the heart of affluent Kensington, Jacques Blanc's 24-carat services are in growing demand from a wealthy clientele who require the ultimate in supercar customisation.

Jacques Blanc commented; "Gold-leafing vehicles isn't a new luxury. The Egyptians mastered the technique more than 3000 years ago and Tutankhamun's chariot was decorated with gold leaves. We are simply continuing this ancient and opulent tradition."

For MPH: The Prestige and Performance Motorshow, Jacques' team has plans to create the ultimate James Bond vehicle by completely gilding a new Aston Martin DBS, star car of Casino Royale and the upcoming Quantum of Solace, in 24-carat gold and platinum.