In the hands of Los Angeles–based owner Nick Londy, a 1984 Porsche 911 has undergone a remarkable transformation—guided by automotive photographer Webb Bland and designer Sera Trimble. What began as a routine respray evolved into a full visual redesign, resulting in a striking black-to-gold gradient finish that seems to merge seamlessly with the California desert where it was photographed.
After 40,000 rally-driven miles, the car’s original black paint had dulled. Londy’s plan for a simple repaint quickly grew into a creative collaboration. With a fresh coat of paint and a protective film as a base, Bland proposed pushing further—using a custom vinyl wrap to redefine the car’s character. Through dozens of digital renderings, the team landed on a diagonal gradient: black at the nose fading into gold at the tail, echoed in the powder-coated Fuchs wheels. From one angle, the 911 reads as midnight black; from another, it glows with molten gold.
Hidden within the design is a deeply personal touch. Etched across the windshield banner is a topographic map of Wyoming’s Teton Range, paying tribute to Londy’s hometown of Jackson Hole. “Within the topo banner is the Grand Teton, along with its elevation of 13,776 feet,” Londy explains. “Other numbers mark moments from my life—my dog’s birthday, my father’s, even the zip code of the old Cardinals stadium. They look like elevations, but they’re really memories.”
Photographed by Bland in California’s Alabama Hills, the Porsche reflects the desert’s red rocks and golden light, appearing to dissolve into its surroundings. Despite its refined finish, Londy continues to drive it regularly. “It’s still my road car,” he says. “The gold fade might feel transformative, but the mission hasn’t changed—it’s meant to move.”
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car: 1984 Porsche 911
designer, photographer: Webb Bland | @notbland
owner: Nick Londy | Londy