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  • Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Black Olive GT4 RS

    Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Black Olive GT4 RS

    What: 2024 Porsche GT4 RS
    Color: Paint to Sample Black Olive (schwarzolive; non-metallic UNI; 2A7; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AE2A80RK274760
    Mileage: 2,555 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $238,992
    CarFax: Link
    iPacket: Link
    Location: Porsche Exchange, Highland Park, IL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    The myriad shades of Green seem to be in vogue, yet Porsche’s Paint to Sample Black Olive isn’t one we see often. Perhaps it’s the deeper, more subdued nature of Dark Olive which drives folks to order Nato Olive or Smyrna Green instead, but in our eyes- that’s their loss. This particular Tailored Driver is the right blend of exclusivity, must-have options, and if-you-know-you-know cred that clearly sets it apart in the age of lottery ticket Porsche allocation. Put simply, someone will be incredibly fortunate to put this GT4 RS in their driveway.

  • Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple Q3

    Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple Q3

    What: 2020 Audi Q3
    Color: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple (pearl effect; 4B / LZ3W / Z3W; Audi)
    VIN: WA1FEDF30L1069459
    Mileage: 74,995 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $23,499
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Wilmington, Delaware
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    It’s not often we see Audi exclusive paint applied to the more everyman-friendly priced models, so when it does happen, we’re quick to take note. There’s a lot to like here- for just $23,499, you can be one of what we assume to be incredibly few who can call a Tailored Q3 their own. Price of entry aside, Merlin Purple may seem like a bold move to some, and yet it’s not the least bit out of place. If you’re in the market, we highly suggest heading to the First State to pick this up.

  • Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Salamanca Blue

    Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Salamanca Blue

    Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers.

    We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Series II christened ‘Pioneer’. It’s finished in Salamanca Blue (salamancablue; pearl metallic uni; R84; Rolls-Royce). According to the Audrain Auto Museum, Salamanca Blue is named after the 1913 winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, Marques Don Carlos de Salamanca. Don Carlos Salamanca was a friend of Sir Henry Royce and the importer of Rolls-Royce into Spain at that time.

    Rolls-Royce didn’t detail the rest of the spec on ‘Pioneer’, but its distinctive black and white interior is definitely worth noting.

  • Color Check: Bentley Flying Spur Speed in Neptune

    Color Check: Bentley Flying Spur Speed in Neptune

    The new Bentley Flying Spur Speed cuts a perfect line between luxury barge and lithe sport sedan. Order up the appropriate specification, and the car looks authentically fantastic as either. For instance, take a sporting color like Neptune (neptune; metallic UNI; LK5W / 6502; Bentley), a sort of metallic take on French Blue, and add a healthy dose of brightwork delete and you have one highly sporting sedan indeed.

    This new Flying Spur Speed that turned up on the brand’s Global Media Drive. Bentley has released photos of each car on location for the drive. This includes full build specifications.

    Inside, the duo-tone cabin is a combination of Imperial Blue and Light Blue leather detailed with contrast stitching and finished with Open Pore Crown Cut Walnut fascias.

    Worth noting, the car also has several options that we’ll list here along with U.S. pricing. These include ‘Naim for Bentley Premium Audio System ($9,615), Extended Range Solid and Metallic Paintwork ($8,665), Touring Specification ($7,890), Bentley Rotating Display ($6,955), Full Length Center Console with 4-Seat Configuration ($5,135), Illuminated Flying ‘B’ in Polished Stainless Steel ($4,895), Wellness Seating ($4,670), 22″ Ten Swept Spoke Wheels – Bright Machined ($4,400), Panoramic Glass and Sunroof with Twin Blinds ($3,645) and Open Pore Crown Cut Walnut Fascia ($2,370).

    Touring Specification includes Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Night Vision and Head-up Display.

    Wellness Seating includes Postural and Lumbar Adjustments, Cooled and Heated Seating and Massage Functions.

  • Market Find: 2006 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren by MSO

    Market Find: 2006 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren by MSO

    What: 2006 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren by MSO
    Color: Crystal Laurite Silver Metallic with MSO Blue Leather Interior (metallic UNI; 977; Mercedes Benz)
    VIN: WDDAJ76F56M000833
    Mileage: 4,112 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $649,990
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Merit Partners, Atlanta, GA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    The chance for a do-over is oftentimes appealing, whether it be something in your personal or professional live. But the opportunity is one that simply doesn’t exist in most situations, so for those select few, if you get the shot you best take it. McLaren Special Operations offered those with a car and cash the chance to do just that in 2022, inviting SLR McLaren Benzes back to Woking for some additional love. The list of goodies is longer than we care to dive into (full review here), and about 30 clients took them up on the offer. This particular Tailored Driver was the recipient of a host of upgrades including body, suspension, cooling and more, but the big winner for us is the fully tailored MSO interior. The combination of Blue with Houndstooth is a clear homage to the 300SL, and looks right at home here.

  • Market Find: “The Denmark Commission” Singer Classic Study Porsche 911

    Market Find: “The Denmark Commission” Singer Classic Study Porsche 911

    What: 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Study “The Denmark Commission”
    Color: Rome Red Metallic 
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZLS402183
    Mileage: 3,728 since Singer restoration
    Price at Time of this Writing: $950,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Culver City, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    In modern parlance, the “Classic Study” from Singer is effectively its original format. While in the earliest days of the Southern California-based Porsche reimagineer this was the Singer model, subsequent launches of the extreme DLS or more G-body inspired Turbo now mean the original F-body or so-called “longhood” inspired car is known as the “Classic Study”.

    In the Classic Study, this may very well be the most iconic form for a Singer. It harks that initial era of the 911 in a remarkably elegant way. And should you spec it like this “Denmark Commission” in a color that harks original hues of that era (Rome Red Metallic in this case), while speccing the interior in something equally as simple as those late 60s / early 70s cars (like say… black leather), you get a car that looks legitimately of the period it is meant to hark. Sure, park it next to an original red F-body 911 S and the differences are clear, but we still love the idea of staying true to the roots and remaining understated with such an extravagant build.

    As you may have guessed, the Denmark Commission was built for a Danish client, and completed in December of 2017. Over the years, Singer built 450 examples of the Classic Study before capping off the series with accepted orders ending in June 2022. The current American owner of the car purchased it in 2023.

    It’s rare that a Singer Classic Study comes onto the market. This one has landed with RM Sotheby’s in their Private Sales division. Check out more photos and details via the car’s official listing.

  • Market Find: 2020 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S in Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic

    Market Find: 2020 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S in Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic

    What: 2020 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Estate
    Color: Porsche Graphite Blue Metallic (graphitblau; metallic UNI; M5G; Porsche)
    VIN: WDDZH8KB0LA714387
    Mileage: 6,990 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $103,882
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: see gallery below
    Location: Audi Plano, Plano, TX
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Cars like this S213 E 63 Estate are next level on the if-you-know-you-know factor. Some will scratch their heads over the idea of spending money on a custom order (a.k.a. “PA1” inside Mercedes) and then choose a subtle color like a grey tone. We see that as the signature of a connoisseur though, not needing to be noticed by everyone. It goes further though. This isn’t just any grey, but Porsche’s Graphite Blue Metallic, meaning you have to be a specific level of brand color aficionado to pick up on what’s going on with this long roof.

    Or… maybe it’s much simpler than that. Maybe the original owner just wanted to match his Porsche. Whatever the case, we love this car shared by @designomanufaktur via @winglessGT3 on Instagram.

    The car’s got other sought-after options too including carbon ceramic brakes, AMG Night Package, Acoustic Comfort Package, Multibeam, 20-inch twin 5-spoke AMG wheels with black accents, and (a nod to autobahn burners of the past) it’s debadged.

    Check out more via the dealer’s listing, and frankly even more as identified by Mercedes experts including @wongnathan01 via the @designomanufaktur Instagram post embedded above.

  • Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Monteverde

    Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Monteverde

    Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers. 

    We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II christened ‘Captain’. It’s finished in Monteverde (monteverde; pearl uni; R9D; Rolls-Royce).

    Rolls-Royce PR has described Monteverde as “a colour inspired by the green and blue hues of nature’s undiscovered territories, enlivened by gleaming golden pearl.” No word on which territories remain undiscovered, though the reference is likely inspired by the cool green hues of Monteverde, Costa Rica while name literally means “Green Mountain” in Spanish.

    Rolls-Royce didn’t detail the rest of the spec on this second ‘Captain’, but some of these photos feature the car coolly parked by a luxury yacht. In that, this Cullinan Series II definitely fits the part as the natural mode of transport you’d use to transfer to the marina.

  • Market Find: 2025 BMW Individual M3 in Laguna Seca Blue

    Market Find: 2025 BMW Individual M3 in Laguna Seca Blue

    What: 2025 BMW M3 Sedan
    Color: Laguna Seca Blue (lagunasecablau; non-metallic uni; 448; BMW)
    VIN: WBS13HJ09SFU04156
    Mileage: delivery
    Price at Time of this Writing: $88,825
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: see gallery below
    Location: Gainesville, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Laguna Seca Blue is a recent reintroduction added to the BMW Individual palette. The color first dropped on the E46 M3, also going on other M cars throughout the years. Its return has made it a popular color amongst BMW Individual clients, and this one appears to have popped up as available at BMW Gainesville.

    Interestingly, the dealer doesn’t have photos of it on the site at the time of this writing. However, Alyssa Trainer in sales at the dealership has already nabbed these mobile phone shots and shared it on the BMW Individual Market & Discussion Group on Facebook. If you’re reaching out to the dealership to inquire on this car, check in with Alyssa and let her know you saw the car on Tailored Driver.

  • Market Find: TT RS Heritage Edition in Alpine White at Audi Cary

    Market Find: TT RS Heritage Edition in Alpine White at Audi Cary

    What: 2022 Audi TT RS Heritage Edition
    Color: Alpine White (alpinweiß; non-metallic UNI; L90E; Audi) 
    VIN: WUAASAFV3N1900399
    Mileage: 3,806 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $78,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery Below
    Location: Audi Cary, Cary, NC
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Audi of America built just 50 each of this limited “Heritage Edition” TT RS, most excellently using Audi exclusive to create 10 each of five different heritage-themed color combinations. This car is one of those painted Alpine White over Ocean Blue.

    Each car also got:

    • 20” 5-arm cutter design wheels in bi-color anthracite finish
    • Audi exclusive etching in rear quarter glass
    • 174 mph top speed limiter
    • Alcantara covered steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker in leather color
    • Alcantara covered shift lever
    • Alu-optic exterior elements including mirror housings
    • OLED taillights
    • RS logo floor mats with contrast stitching
    • Sport exhaust with black tips
    • Electric spoiler / rear wing delete

    For Audi and specifically TT RS aficionados, these cars are a sought-after find when they rarely come onto the market. This one is reportedly exceptionally kept and showing low mileage, features the balance of the factory warranty and is in inventory at Audi Cary in North Carolina.

    Special thanks to Evan Hagedorn who shared the listing and some unique photography we’ve included below originally over on the Audi Club North America Classifieds Group. Evan is an Audi Brand Specialist at Audi Cary, so make sure to look him up if you inquire about the car and let him know you saw it on Tailored Driver.