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Category: Market Finds

  • Market Find: 960hp Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 3 Sedan

    Market Find: 960hp Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 3 Sedan

    What: 2018 Audi RS 3
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: Unknown
    Mileage: 79,655 miles
    Price: $62,500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Duluth, MN
    Listing: Facebook Marketplace

    When launched, it wasn’t hard to draw parallels between the then-new Audi RS 3 sedan and the tuner’s darling B5 generation S4. Apart from physical size, it had great aftermarket potential, solid interior quality, and was understated enough that it wouldn’t cause a scene in the lot of Whole Foods. Taking that thought one step further was the original Tailor of this RS 3, who opted for Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue paint. We think it looks incredible here, but we’d be lying if we said that was the most exciting bit of this find. That comes in the form of a LOT of modifications from well known vendors that add up to a claimed 960 horsepower at the wheels, with the right ECU map selected and octane used.

  • Market Find: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in PTS Coppa Florio

    Market Find: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in PTS Coppa Florio

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    Color: Coppa Florio Blue (coppaflorioblau; non-metallic UNI; 360; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AF2A92RS273308
    Mileage: 22 miles
    Price Estimate: $568,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Marshall Goldman, Beverly Hills, CA
    Listing: Link

    Here’s a deep cut and tasteful spec 911 GT3 RS with plenty of Sonderwunsch touches and virtually no miles in case you wanted to skip the game of getting an allotment and waiting on your own build. If we were going to skip such a line and able to pay the premium, this car certainly qualifies as short list material.

    Coppa Florio is also known as Polar Blue. Though close to Gulf Blue, it’s not the same thing. The hue is slightly different, but more importantly this color is exceedingly rare versus Gulf Blue that remains one of the most popular PTS blues because of its Gulf Racing heritage tie.

    Coppa Florio was a 911/912 color from the late 1970s. The wheels of this Weissach Package build are color-matched in the same Coppa Florio hue. More uniquely, and incredibly well matched, the standard Weissach Package carbon has been tinted blue in most excellent effect – a line item that is highly uncommon and cost $28,140 alone. Add to that carbon ceramic brakes, LED Matrix headlights, Exclusive Design taillights, front axle lift, deviated stitching blue, additional leather Race-Tex… the list goes on and on.

  • Market Find: Former White Collection PTS Dolphin Grey Porsche 911 Sport Classic at Isringhausen

    Market Find: Former White Collection PTS Dolphin Grey Porsche 911 Sport Classic at Isringhausen

    What: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
    Color: Dolphin Grey (dolphingrau; non-metallic UNI; Z99 / 6410; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AG2A90PS252368
    Mileage: 134 miles
    Price Estimate: $739,900
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Isringhausen Imports, Springfield, IL
    Listing: Link

    A very interesting car at a very iconic dealership, this Paint to Sample Dolphin Grey Porsche 911 Sport Classic at Isringhausen was originally ordered as part of the White Collection. It was later sold by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week in 2024.

    Number 923 of 1,250 992-generation Sport Classics built, the car features no less than $152, 785 in Sonderwunsch tailoring alone. Some of that most excellent spec includes Heritage Design interior with Extended Sanguine Red Leather, color-matched Dolphin Grey liberally applied to the wheels and other exterior components, and of course a manual transmission.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue over CXX Ascot Brown 718 Cayman GT4

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue over CXX Ascot Brown 718 Cayman GT4

    What: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
    Color: Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue (meerblau; non-metallic; A5G; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AC2A87PS275486
    Mileage: 3,420 miles
    Price: $189,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Glen Cove, NY
    Listing: Ryan Friedman Motor Cars

    It doesn’t happen often- I can count the number times on one hand- but there are moments in the Tailored Driver journey where I wonder to myself, “Did I black out and somehow don’t remember ordering this?” Of course it’s not the case for reasons related to both consumption and available funds, but damn if this isn’t one of those moments. Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue over Ascot Brown buckets and a 6 speed manual, paired with gold wheels and the only modification being a shift knob made from Beech Wood. Ten out of ten, zero edits, walk-off home run- however you choose to phrase it, I present to you, Tailored Driver faithful, absolute perfection. If you have the means and are the fortunate one to pick this 718 Cayman GT4 up, please call me if you ever get bored with it.

  • Market Find: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant in Cumulus Blue

    Market Find: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant in Cumulus Blue

    What: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant performance
    Color: Cumulus Blue (cumulusblau; non-metallic; LX5A / U4; Audi))
    Chassis #: WUA1DBF29SN903575
    Mileage: 7,012 miles
    Price: $159,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: BMW of Barrington, Barrington, IL
    Link: Link

    Though it’s certainly close in specification to the car we featured back in January at Audi Frederick in Maryland, these cars are not the same. That one was new, and this one is just barely used. This one also has grey brake calipers, Alcantara on the steering wheel and shift knob, and what looks like perhaps an aftermarket matte carbon fiber rear upper spoiler.

    It’s a handsome spec. Audi exclusive Cumulus Blue won’t sear your eyes out like some in-your-face colors, but it’s very light robin’s egg style blue is highly unique and draws attention just the same. Paired with Audi’s Valcona Leather and blue stitching with blue-flecked carbon fiber, the car is incredibly tasteful.

  • Market Find: 35K Mile 1978 Porsche 928 Manual, White over Green and Pasha

    Market Find: 35K Mile 1978 Porsche 928 Manual, White over Green and Pasha

    What: 1978 Porsche 928
    Color: Grand Prix White (grandprixweiß; non-metallic; 908 / P5 / L908 / 9A5; Porsche)
    VIN:  9288200259
    Mileage: 34,998 miles
    Price: $20,000 at 1 Day 20 Hours Remaining
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Marietta, GA
    Listing: PCarMarket

    While it’s not “refrigerator white”, Porsche Grand Prix white is still just white. That’s not a bad thing, but it’s hardly qualifies as “tailored”. A Paint to Sample oddball this car is not, however… look inside.

    Okay, sure. So you’re familiar with Porsche’s discotastic hippie checkered flag mashup fabric pattern known as Pasha. It was a factory option, so here again… rare but worth featuring? If paired with green leatherette then we’d say yes.

    Find another one. We dare you. Also, this car wins the late 1970s in our opinion. If you don’t agree. Fight us.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue M3 Sedan

    Market Find: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue M3 Sedan

    What: 2016 BMW M3 Sedan
    Color: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue Metallic (metallic UNI; C16/5; BMW)
    VIN:  WBS8M9C50G5E68760
    Mileage: 72,500 miles
    Price: $51,500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Irwin, PA
    Listing: Autotrader.com

    I’ll level with you- Long Beach Blue is not the first color that comes to mind when I think BMW Individual, but maybe it should be. Lifted from the first generation M2 among others, Long Beach looks absolutely stunning on this M3 sedan. One of a claimed 3 in this color, this Tailored Driver features Competition pack wheels, a carbon roof, and Silverstone interior, as well as a 7 speed DCT. Having covered 72,000 miles without any claimed modifications (although we can see some aero has been added), this is a very interesting proposition for the right buyer who’s looking to enter the world of Tailored.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Maritime Blue Macan GTS

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Maritime Blue Macan GTS

    What: 2023 Porsche Macan GTS
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Maritime Blue (maritimblau; non-metallic UNI; 5MB; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP1AF2A59PLB57316
    Mileage: 18,419 miles
    Price: $87,489
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Lehi, UT
    Listing: Porsche Lehi

    While it’s not the first Maritime Macan GTS we’ve featured, there’s just something about pairing this classic Porsche blue with the brand’s volume leader. This particular example is newer, has fewer miles, and has more desirable options- which is to say it’s also more expensive. At $87k it may not fit into the ‘budget’ category, but for practical performance that can be used year round in all climates we aren’t sure you can do much better.

  • Market Find: 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 SWB Europa in Porsche Irish Green on BaT

    Market Find: 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 SWB Europa in Porsche Irish Green on BaT

    What: 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 AMG SWB Europa
    Color: Paint to Sample Irish Green (irischgrün; non-metallic UNI; L60E; Porsche)
    VIN:  WDBEG4201Y7117416
    Mileage: 101K miles
    Bid Price: $29,000 at time of publication
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: North Salem, NY
    Auction Listing: Bring a Trailer

    First up, it’s a repaint. We do include those here, particularly when they appear to be well done and in an interesting or popular color. In this case, the 2000 Mercedes-Benz G500 short-wheelbase hardtop you see here is painted Porsche Irish Green.

    We didn’t get this configuration in the U.S.A. As a Y2K car, this one is a just barely legal 25 years old and was promptly imported via Europa International in Santa Fe, NM. It’s powered by Mercedes’ 5.0-liter V8 paired with a 5-speed automatic box and dual-range transfer case with locking front, center and rear differentials. Further kit includes 18-inch 5-spoke AMG alloys, brush guard, sunroof, turn signal and taillight guards, running boards, rear parking sensors, a Pioneer CD head unit with Blaupunkt speakers, air conditioning, wood trim with wood-rimmed steering wheel and heated seats.

    The paint appears to be recent, showing nicely in the detail shots – a mix that includes paint depth meter readings should you click through to the listing. Many elements like the wheels and brush guards have been color-matched to Irish Green. The car also has some red accents that are thematically either very yuletide or very Italian.

    This auction has just one day left, so if you’re interested then make sure to click over to BaT post haste.

  • Market Find: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 6-speed in PTS Fjord Green on BaT

    Market Find: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 6-speed in PTS Fjord Green on BaT

    What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
    Color: Paint to Sample Fjord Green (fjordgrün; non-metallic UNI; 5705; 6005; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A9XNS270353
    Mileage: 3,500 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: 281,500
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Newport Beach, CA
    Listing: Link

    Say you don’t want to play the game – buy the watches, the sacrificial Taycan or wrestle for a PTS allotment that’ll take for what feels like forever. If that describes you, then finding a tasteful specification existing car to sink your teeth into is the best possible solution. That in mind, may we present this paint-to-sample Fjord Green 911 GT3 Touring with manual transmission and an interior of Exclusive Manufaktur leather in light grey.

    Beyond that, there’s a healthy selection of options. Carbon ceramic brakes? Check. LED-Matrix headlights? Check. Sport Chrono? Obviously. The list goes on, and if that sounds like something for you then we’d suggest heading over to BaT to take a closer look. At this time of writing, the car has four days left for bidding.