Perhaps take from the dealer-doesn’t-know-what-they-have department is this 2018 Audi exclusive RS 7. Why do we say this? Well, for starters the description (Panther Black Crystal Effect, and Black with Mercato Blue Interior) don’t seem to match the photos. Admittedly, the photos are low resolution, so it’s a shame we can’t see the original high-res files.
We ran the VIN and the car is checking in as Teak Brown, which matches the color seen in the photos. That all makes sense. There are no Audi exclusive badges on the door panels, hinting that whatever the interior is, it was a standard offering in period. So, you have a nicely-built RS 7 in a relatively rare Audi exclusive color. Now, throw in the relatively low miles of 53,816 and the price at $58,900 that KBB rates as a “Great Price” and we’d say it’s a great buy.
Limited edition of 60 cars available in selected markets
Special collaboration with the Jim Clark Trust, celebrating 60 years since the greatest season of successes by any racing driver
World premiere at the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
Based on the Emira V6, with a 400 hp supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine
Design inspired by the legendary Team Lotus cars that won the F1 World Championship and Indianapolis 500 in 1965
Bespoke Clark Racing Green exterior paint and heritage-inspired livery
Unique Jim Clark badging and interior details
[source: Lotus]
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Lotus honours one of the greatest drivers of all time with the introduction of the Emira Clark Edition, in collaboration with the Jim Clark Trust. This exclusive model, limited to just 60 cars for selected markets, will make its world debut leading at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
The legacy of Jim Clark and Team Lotus is forever etched into the history of motorsport. In 1965, Clark secured the Formula 1 World Championship with Team Lotus and triumphed in the iconic Indianapolis 500 — a remarkable double victory that remains unmatched to this day. That same year, Clark further demonstrated his extraordinary talent with championship victories in Formula 2 and the Tasman Series in Australia and New Zealand, as well as winning touring car races in a Lotus Cortina.
This unparalleled success story serves as the inspiration behind the creation of the Lotus Emira Clark Edition — a fitting tribute to a driver whose achievements continue to define excellence and innovation in racing.
Exclusive design and interior The body of the exclusive Emira is finished in Clark Racing Green with a contrasting black roof, silver mirrors and an iconic yellow racing stripe flared around the front end, inspired by Clark’s 1965 Indianapolis 500-winning Lotus Type 38. A machined aluminium fuel filler cap with a blue anodised centre and yellow exhaust pipes further enhance the exclusive look. A hand-painted yellow pinstripe picks out the Emira swage line, complemented by Clark Edition branding on the doors inspired by the Clark logo used on his racing cars.
The interior exudes pure motorsport and nostalgia. The sports seats’ asymmetrical finish is reminiscent of the red-trimmed Lotus racing cars Clark drove in 1965 and emphasise the driver-focused nature of the Emira Clark Edition with a driver’s seat upholstered in red leather and Alcantara®, while the passenger seat is upholstered in black leather and Alcantara®.
The Emira Clark Edition also has a sixties-style wooden gear knob and special commemorative Jim Clark badging featuring Clark’s personalised tartan from Lochcarron, Scotland. Additional details complement the interior, including a Jim Clark signature on the dashboard and Team Lotus detailing on the seats.
Every Emira Clark Edition will have numbered carbon fibre treadplates (1 of 60) adding to the exclusive feel of this very limited edition. Each customer will also receive a bespoke hand-crafted leather holdall with unique Clark Edition details.
Based on the powerful Lotus Emira V6 The Emira Clark Edition is based on the Lotus Emira V6 and combines the brand’s sporting performance with a stylish tribute to the Scottish racing legend and his Lotus racing cars. The Lotus Emira V6 is powered by a 400 hp supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine with a six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. The Emira V6 offers a pure driving experience thanks to the unfiltered hydraulic steering feel and the Lotus Driver’s pack which includes sports suspension, Track Mode and revised exhaust sound.
A worldwide tribute to a racing legend With the Emira Clark Edition, Lotus pays tribute to one of the most iconic drivers in the history of motorsport. The combination of exclusive design and uncompromising performance makes this limited edition a coveted collector’s item for car enthusiasts worldwide.
The Emira Clark Edition pricing will be £115,000 in the UK (€140,000 in Germany).
About Lotus Lotus is a global performance brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage. Since the formation of Lotus in 1948, it has been pioneering true automotive innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. Lotus Group is made up of a high-performance sports car business, Lotus Cars, and an all-electric luxury mobility provider, Lotus Technology. Together, we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence.
Classic Defender V8 Soft Top joins the Land Rover Classic line‑up, paying homage to previous generations of Defender Soft Top, including the sought‑after NAS 90 from the 1990s
Carefully hand‑built by the expert engineers at Land Rover Classic who know the model best, each made‑to‑order vehicle is based on an original Solihull‑built Defender
Comprehensive rebuild and upgrade programme includes 405PS 5.0‑litre petrol V8 engine, eight‑speed automatic transmission, revised suspension, uprated brakes and luxurious interior
Classic Defender clients can create their dream Soft Top, with a choice of four hood colours, two hood styles, and near‑limitless bespoke personalisation
New Classic Defender V8 Soft Top prices start from £195,000 plus applicable local taxes
Coventry, UK – Land Rover Classic has confirmed the return of an icon with the launch of the Classic Defender V8 Works Bespoke Soft Top – the most desirable classic Land Rover Defender.
Soft‑top examples of the classic Defender are highly sought‑after, and the new addition makes it possible to own a personalised example of this legendary model from the official home of classic Defenders, combining the joy of open‑topped driving with traditional Defender off‑road capability.
Exclusively available on the short‑wheelbase ‘90’ chassis, the Soft Top – the first Defender Soft Top since 2016 – follows the introduction of the new Works Bespoke service in 2024. The Soft Top provides a new way for clients to express their dream vision of a legendary Classic Defender.
Each Classic Defender V8 Soft Top is the result of hundreds of hours of work by expert Land Rover Classic engineers. Every example begins with a specially sourced donor vehicle, originally produced from 2012‑2016, which is comprehensively enhanced and reengineered. The result is a unique vehicle, produced to OEM standards with longevity, luxury and capability in mind.
A bespoke canvas hood ensures a perfect fit, and is available in four colours, with Black as standard and Sand, Dark Khaki and Navy also available. Its unique design is inspired by the hood fitted to the last Defender to roll off the production line in 2016 and features authentic tie downs and webbing. The side and rear sections can be unzipped and rolled‑up for open air driving while retaining a degree of protection from the elements, and Land Rover Classic has added extra tie‑down points to keep the canvas tightly secured at highway speeds.
The hood frame itself has been specially designed for the new model, with bracing that takes its inspiration from the coveted original NAS (North American Specification) 90. A smaller ‘Bikini Hood’ is also available, protecting the front‑seat occupants, in the same range of colours.
A selection of 49 paint finishes allows clients to create their perfect look, while the Works Bespoke match‑to‑sample colour service allows owners to create truly individual paint schemes.
Clients can personalise a vast array of exterior and interior details to bring their Soft Top vision to life, including the grille, door handles and bonnet script, while a choice of 16‑inch Wolf wheels or 18‑inch Sawtooth alloys is available – the former finished in either Black or Limestone. Inside, there are five monotone or eight duo‑tone leather options to choose from, with colours such as Caraway, Liberty Blue, and Garnet, plus any number of other bespoke finishes. Unusual options and accessories include an onboard wine cooler and a custom surfboard rack, allowing Land Rover Classic to create one‑off examples to suit any lifestyle.
All Classic Defender V8 Soft Top vehicles are powered by a Land Rover 5.0‑litre petrol V8 engine, with 405hp and 515Nm of torque. This is paired with an eight‑speed ZF automatic transmission, ensuring effortless performance and precise responses.
The V8 power is accompanied by uprated suspension and brakes. The suspension set‑up is specifically tailored to the unique characteristics of the 90 Soft Top and combines traditional Defender capability with superior comfort in all environments. Its revised coil spring rates, Eibach anti‑roll bars, and Bilstein dampers have undergone comprehensive testing and development to ensure they meet OEM standards. The brakes are uprated to four‑piston Alcon units with front discs measuring 335mm in diameter, and 300mm at the rear, for confidence‑inspiring stopping power.
Dedicated personalised support is provided by the specialist teams at Land Rover Classic in Coventry, UK, and Essen, Germany. Prices for the Classic Defender V8 Soft Top start from £195,000 plus applicable local taxes and every example comes with a one‑year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Transmission: 8‑speed automatic with Pistol Shifter, All‑Wheel Drive, two‑speed transfer box, heavy‑duty front and rear differentials, torque‑biasing centre differential
CHASSIS
Front suspension: live beam axle, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein telescopic dampers. Panhard rod and Radius arms. Eibach anti‑roll bar. Rear suspension: live beam axle, Eibach coil springs, Bilstein telescopic dampers. ‘A’ frame and Trailing Links. Eibach anti‑roll bar.
Front brakes: Alcon Four‑Piston Calipers 335mm Discs
Wheels and tyres: 16in heavy‑duty steel wheels, mud‑terrain tyres
Steering: Recirculating ball, power‑assisted
PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY
0‑60mph (sec): 5.6 secs
Top speed (mph): 106mph
V8 DEFENDER HISTORY
V8 powertrains in the Land Rover Defender and its production predecessors started with the Series III Stage 1 V8 of 1979. The carburetted 3.5‑litre Rover V8 produced 90bhp.
The Land Rover 110 from 1983, and 90 from 1984, used the same 3.5‑litre Rover V8 engine as the Series III Stage 1 V8, but in 113bhp form, uprated to 135bhp from 1987.
For North American Specification (NAS), Defender 90s and 110s only, from 1992, a 182bhp fuel‑injected 3.9‑litre version of the Rover V8 was fitted, along with a four‑speed automatic transmission.
In 1998, the fuel‑injected 190bhp 4.0‑litre V8 from the second‑generation Range Rover was fitted to a limited run of 50th Anniversary Defender 90s, with a four‑speed automatic transmission.
5.0‑litre naturally aspirated 2018 Defender Works V8 became the first official V8‑powered Land Rover Defender to be introduced since 1998.
Other editions of the Land Rover Classic Defender V8 include the Islay, Trophy and Trophy II variants.
About Land Rover Classic
Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts, and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly skilled engineers at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover Series I and Range Rover Reborn restorations and building the Defender Works V8.
Important notice JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up‑to‑date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part, or accessory. All figures are manufacturer’s estimates.
Further Information
For more information on the full range of cars, services, parts, and experiences offered by Land Rover Classic, visit: www.landrover.com/classic
For more information about Land Rover Classic Parts, including performance upgrades for the classic Defender, visit: www.parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com
What: 2007 Porsche Boxster S Color: Unconfirmed, Believed Nordic Gold (nordischgoldmetallic; metallic UNI; M2Z / 8W; Porsche) VIN: WP0CB29897U731315 Mileage: 77,910 miles Price: $24,900 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Plaza Motors, Tempe, AZ Listing: Link
We’re not 100% confirmed on the color of this well-kept 987 Boxster S, but we believe it’s Nordic Gold Metallic. The period is correct, and there aren’t a lot of colors close to this in the Porsche Paint to Sample palette so we’re fairly safe in saying it. Whatever it is though, it’s handsome and tastefully paired with a close-to-tone interior.
Nordic Gold Metallic is perhaps best known for being a launch color on the Porsche 911 Targa (type 997). Even though that’s an exceptionally rare car, we’re guessing you’re more than likely to have seen one of those than you are to have seen Nordic Gold on an early Boxster S like this one.
Interestingly, it’s a Tiptronic. Because it’s an early 987 and not a later 987.5, this means it’s got the torque converter automatic rather than twin clutch DSG. Regardless, it’s an incredibly handsome cruiser.
Paying tribute to Lotus founder Colin Chapman, this long revered driver’s marque hailing from Britain has stepped into the tailoring space with their own customization services. Sharing a few details including a badge and a name, the Lotus Chapman Bespoke business will offer complete personalization services for the entire vehicle.
The service launched in China in April and will roll out through the other world markets over the following months.
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Lotus Chapman Bespoke will launch first in China, then roll out around the world
Lotus Chapman Bespoke carries the name of our founders, Colin & Hazel Chapman; the highest accolade for this most prestigious initiative
Three main services are available; tailor made, collection, and one-off
Now customers can create their own unique Lotus
[source: Lotus]
London UK – Lotus today announced a bespoke service – Lotus Chapman Bespoke – following popular demand around the world.
The service will provide customers with the capability to customise their Lotus products, from custom badges and trims to complete one-off personalisation of an entire vehicle.
Initially launching in China from 25 April 2024, the bespoke service will then roll out around the world over the coming months.
Clive Chapman, son of Colin and Director of Classic Team Lotus, commented; “Together my parents shared an extraordinary adventure. Their dynamic personalities created innovative designs for the drivers to enjoy. Now the drivers can enjoy creating their own innovations with Lotus Chapman Bespoke.”
The Lotus Chapman Bespoke name honours Lotus founders Colin & Hazel Chapman who started the business in 1948 in London, UK. A pioneering innovator, many of the designs, technologies and innovations seen in motor-racing today were first developed by Colin Chapman.
Lotus has always carried that rebellious Chapman spirit; a true originator, he ignored the status quo and was famous for carving his own path, in his own style.
Qingfeng Feng, CEO, Lotus Group commented; “The story of Lotus is the story of a bespoke carmaker. The first cars were hand-drawn and hand-built at home by Colin Chapman, and that spirit lives on in us today.”
Lotus cars today are driven by those who share that same spirit and Lotus Chapman Bespoke connects our founders with the drivers of today. Now you can finish your car in your way, the same way Chapman himself would have done. This is why Lotus Chapman Bespoke carries the name of our founders, Colin & Hazel Chapman, the highest accolade we could award.
With Bespoke, there are three levels of personalisation and customisation to choose from:
1. Tailor-made: choose your own unique combination from within a broad palate of colours and designs, and finish with exclusive personal touches and details.
2. Collection: choose from a selection of limited-edition designs, brought to life in partnership with partners, artists and likeminded luxury brands.
3. One-off: As the name suggests, build a car as unique as you are.
Ben Payne, VP Design, Lotus Group, commented; “Many of our customers are looking for a bespoke experience; be that colour, texture, fabric, detail – and we are excited to see their individuality stamped on our cars around the world.”
Three levels of excellence, with almost unlimited combinations to choose from. Search Lotus Chapman Bespoke online or speak to your local Lotus Centre for more information.
About Lotus Lotus is a global luxury technology brand built on solid foundations and a rich heritage. Since the formation of Lotus in 1948, it has been pioneering true innovation, introducing cutting-edge technologies and designs to meet its uncompromising vision of how a car should look, perform and feel. It is made up of a high-performance sports car business, Lotus Cars, and an all-electric luxury mobility provider, Lotus Technology. Together, we are setting a new standard for automotive excellence.
What: 2023 Audi R8 V10 performance Spyder quattro Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WUA4BCFX9P7900806 Mileage: 1,317 miles Price: $229,995 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: See Gallery Location: Audi Westchester, Westchester, PA Listing: Facebook
We’ll say it over and over until we can’t any longer. We’re ALWAYS (and I mean ALWAYS) fans of dealer salespeople who bring Audi exclusive listings to the enthusiast fore and often ahead of their dealerships. Before we get into this car, it’s worth thanking Martin Tuma at Audi Westchester for posting it to Facebook (our main link above). It’s also available on the dealer website with more photos and information HERE.
What we have is a Nogaro Blue R8 Spyder. Conventional thought would suggest that one of Audi’s most popular colors such as Nogaro Blue would be a regular spec for Audi exclusive R8 buyers – the R8 being Audi’s own supercar. Interestingly though, it’s not, making a Nogaro Blue R8 a decidedly rare thing.
It’s also got the optional (and equally rare) Recaro shell seats, making it an exceptional specification. It’s new, quite low mileage and quite well maintained, which all combines to make it something worth considering.
What: 1992 Porsche 968 Coupé Color: Signal Green (signalgrün; non-metallic UNI; 22S; Porsche) VIN: N/A Mileage: 54,000 miles Price: $45,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Lee, MA Listing: Link
As 964 era Carrera Cup colors go, Signal Green may be the rarest. Yes, they’re all special but the rarer the more impactful and in that this recently imported 968 Coupé doesn’t disappoint. Is it worth $45,000? Well, it is a rare shade and it is low miles, but it’s also an automatic. To someone looking for a unique cruiser, this probably fits the bill. Alternatively, someone seeking the ultimate driver who likely wouldn’t be considering an automatic can also net a 968 Clubsport in Europe for similar money if they shop around.
It remains to be seen if the transaxle Porsche car market will ever truly explode, but that leaves even higher-priced rare specification examples like this one still a pretty good deal.
What: 2012 Audi R8 GT Coupé Color: Samoa Orange (samoaorangepearl; pearl UNI; LX2U / J0; Audi) VIN: WUA9NAFG6CN900124 Mileage: 11,000 miles Price: $90,124 Bid with 7 Days Left at Time of Writing CarFax: Inquire Window Sticker: N/A Location: Potomac, MD Listing:Bring a Trailer
Though popular amongst Audi exclusive clientele, Samoa Orange wasn’t an Audi exclusive color on the R8 GT. In fact, it is believed to have debuted as a launch color on that first limited-series GT Coupé, then has graced a few other special editions over the years.
Dropping on a car such as the R8 GT is a great way to make a paint color popular of course, a car where really any color inspires and looks spectacular. In the case of the Samoa Orange R8 GTs though, relatively common amongst R8 GTs, we’d argue it’s one of the most memorable color combinations for the car… and that’s before you consider most had matching orange stitching on the inside.
This one is particularly low mileage, and worth a second look.
What: 1989 Porsche 959 ‘Speedster’ Color: Porsche Grand Prix White(grandprixweiß; non-metallic Uni; 908 / P5 / 9A5; Porsche) VIN: WP0ZZZ95ZHS900142 Mileage: 8,304 km, 5,160 miles Price Estimate: €1,100,000 – €1,500,000 EUR CarFax: N/A Location: RM Sotheby’s Milan Sale, May 22, 2025 Auction listing:Link
Imagine, in period, being one of the few who can afford and even attain a car as exclusive as the Porsche 959. Now, imagine you take said 959 and have it converted to a roadster. Well, it happened, and that fascinating car is headed to RM Sotheby’s upcoming Milan sale.
The conversion was performed by Karl-Heinz Feustel in 1989 to a car reportedly sold new to Jürgen Lässig, a racecar driver with a 24 Hours of Daytona victory under his belt along with a runner-up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Upon completion, the 959 was displayed at the 1989 Essen Motor Show. Think of it as Germany’s SEMA (but with some public and press days thrown in) and you’ve got the idea. No doubt the car, built in Grand Prix White with blue interior and matching soft top, left an impression amongst those who came out for the show.
The car’s called a ‘Speedster’ and perhaps that applies. The painted A-pillar and windshield frame appear to be more 911 Cabriolet than Speedster, but it’s still incredibly unique. The exclusivity of the configuration goes up even further when you consider that the car came with a color-matched removable hardtop in a transport case, a tonneau top and spare ‘Speedster’ windscreen that makes one wonder if the conversion utilized a windshield incompatible with either the 911 Cabriolet or the Speedster of its time.
Whatever the case, it’s a very special car, one you can find more information on via the RM Sotheby’s link above.
For the launch of the third Heritage Design model, the “911 Spirit 70”, Porsche is offering a new app for the Apple Vision Pro. This allows fans and customers to immerse themselves in the 1970s. They can design their dream vehicle and customize the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 step by step.
“With the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 app for the Apple Vision Pro, we want to give our customers and fans a journey back to the 1970s. This decade was characterized by colors, materials, and many Porsche successes that continue to shape our heritage today,” says Boris Apenbrink, Director Exclusive Manufaktur Limited Series & Options. “With this app, our customers gain deep insights into the creation process of the iconic designs of the decade and can digitally customize their dream vehicle,” adds Lars Krämer, Manager of Innovations at Porsche.
In addition to showcasing Porsche’s heritage design strategy, the app offers inspiration for paint-to-sample options, decorative stripes, unique seating patterns and historic race numbers. More than ten popular Porsche vehicle colours from the 70s are visualised and enriched with detailed descriptions and historical references. Background information on historical decals and race numbers tells the emotional story of the team behind the “911 Spirit 70” and makes the user a real expert in customising his vehicle.
The app includes interactive tutorials that guide the user step by step through the individualization process. These tutorials are specifically designed to optimize the personalization experience and inspire both enthusiasts and seasoned Porsche connoisseurs. Thanks to the spatial computing capabilities of Apple Vision Pro, high-quality representations of curated colors and materials are projected onto a digital 3D vehicle model in real time.
At the end of the customization journey, the user has the option to further personalize their vehicle in the Car Configurator or to create an Apple Wallet Pass with detailed information.
Info
The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 app will be available for free in the App Store for Apple Vision Pro, coinciding with the launch of the Porsche 911 Spirit 70.
