What: 1996 BMW M3 Cabriolet Color: BMW Individual Glacier Green Metallic(metallic UNI; 335; BMW) VIN: Unknown Mileage: 18,500 km Price: € 119,950 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Driving Passion, s’-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands Dealer Listing:Link
Yes, you read that right. An E36 M3 Cabriolet is six figures, and not just six figure but six figures in Euros. Is it worth it? Well, like many cars of this nature, if you have to ask then you likely aren’t in the running for it. Even still, we think it might be and here’s why.
First, it’s a poster child for BMW Individual. On the outside is subtle yet different Glacier Green Metallic, an ever-so-slightly tinted silver. Inside, it’s got extended Hazelnut Nappa nappa leather that would have had to have been special ordered.
Beyond that, the car has many options for the period, including seat heating, dual climate control, electric exterior mirrors, automatically dimming interior mirror and multi-function display.
There’s one more thing. The car has just 18,500 km on the odometer (11,495 miles), and presents in the photos as if new.
Yes, as perhaps the most subtle of the M3 lineage, we know the E36 isn’t the most desirable M3. To our eye, that only makes it desirable in its understatement… in the way a 964 Carrera RS sort of looks like any other Carrera 2 of its time. This was the standard operating procedure in the 1990s, and this M3 Cabriolet pulls it all off beautifully.
What: 1983 Audi quattro Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: N/A Mileage: 124,500 km, 77,360 miles Price: CHF 98’000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Auto Bordin GmbH, Bettlach, Switzerland Link: Link
Despite evidence you may see here suggesting otherwise, Nogaro Blue as a paint color didn’t show up at Audi until the RS2 era. If you’re doing the math, that’s about a decade before this 1983 Audi quattro left the factory. Yet here it sits.
So how’d it happen? Auto Bordin, the Swiss dealer listing this car tells the story fairly comprehensively, and so we’re going to post the English translation below. In case you don’t have time for that though, its’ worth noting that the car received a considerable full restoration with complete color change to Nogaro Blue.
It’s interesting that an earlier pre-facelift quattro was chosen. Perhaps that’s a preference for the vertical grille and headlight design of the original. It’s also interesting that they kept the original seat leather that shows wear, although from a collector standpoint that was probably a smart move and the reasoning is explained in the full description.
So, has this car grabbed your attention yet? If so, let’s begin the full listing description below.
Begin listing text: source Auto Bordin, Translation by Apple
Audi Turbo quattro “Nogaro Edition” – An Urquattro like certainly not a second
An Audi Urquattro in the color nogaro blue – which Urquattro owner did not have this thought? At the beginning probably no one, since the color only became popular with the Audi RS2 in the 90s. But at that time one could not imagine that this color would be so important for Audi that it could be called THE AUDI BLUE today. But it was not only Audi that had discovered this color for itself in the 90s. While it was called nogaro blue at Audi, it was called jazz blue at VW and maritime blue at Porsche. And since the RS2 was a collaboration between Audi and Porsche, they naturally decided to present this car in this special blue. Since the Audi RS2, almost all RS successor models have been associated with this color. So also the direct successor of the RS2, the RS4 B5 and even the S4 models, were gladly ordered in this color. A phenomenon of the 90s and early 2000s? No, even in 2014, Audi put a nogaro blue RS2 at the Geneva Motor Show together with the then most current Audi RS4 B8 on the stand and launched the “Nogaro Selection” and later also with the RS6 C7 as a limited “Nogaro Edition”. This color has become as historically important for Audi as the name “quattro” that people would like to use it to lift very special models again and again.
Let’s now come back to the previous train of thought, that every Urquattro owner probably had the idea of making his Urquattro like this when he saw the Audi RS2, but hardly anyone did it then….
No wonder, because an Urquattro was not disassembled and repainted so quickly, like a 911 from the 80s. And those who did it, usually did this in addition to the rust control and then hardly wanted to remove the windows or even the engine. So those who were then repainted were simply done à la “farmer painting”.
And to be fair enough, we would never have made this effort to want to do it better, because an Urquattro to paint, including engine compartment and without window rubber’s, means nothing more than work, work and work again… Unimaginable at that time, because the Urquattro used to have hardly the value it has today, where it would be worthwhile “more or less”. The question arises, why don’t you do it today, now that the Urquattro has finally become valuable enough? Quite simply, firstly, where are the spare parts for such a project and secondly, the Urquattro’s that you can buy today as a restoration object, are so rusty that it is almost reflected into an impossible project, if you then have to reshape each rusty sheet metal yourself. In the end, it is not a million Ferrari where this effort is worthwhile and a perfect, well-preserved Urquattro is certainly not taken apart for such a project nowadays.
You notice what we want to get. Actually, it would not be a thing of impossibility, but it is then so elaborate that no one wants to do it and so would be a newly built, nogaro blue Urquattro, something like a unique piece.
And it is precisely in front of such a Urquattro that we are now. And of course you ask yourself rightly – didn’t you just talk about the fact that it’s almost a thing of impossibility and yet we are now facing such an Urquattro? Now this question can only be answered by the following story.
For this we go back to the 90s. Where the then second owner of this Urquattro’s decided, when he got problems with the cylinder head gasket and he wanted to repair the engine again, he still saw the possibility of making his dream of the nogaro blue Urquattro come true. Because if we take out the engine to revise it, we can also take apart the rest of the Urquattro’s at the same time and have it professionally repainted, according to the words to his son at the time.
Said and done, the Urquattro was completely taken apart and taken to a renowned body shop near us. In the meantime, the owner went looking for spare parts. The bodywork itself was not enough for him, he also wanted to restore the vehicle and so many new parts from Audi had to come.
Connoisseurs are probably thinking now – Audi Urquattro and get new parts at AUDI/AMAG – great joke… but that was not the case in the 90s. He was able to order many new parts for the Urquattro, since it was still a current vehicle at the time and thus came to parts that one would only dream of today if one would get them new and original from Audi. Among other things a new KKK Turbo including collector, completely new cylinder head, various hoses, disc rubbers, complete decor and many other specific original parts….
The time in the body shop passed, because on the one hand they took the work seriously and on the other hand to keep the whole thing as economically as possible, it was agreed with the body shop that you could take enough time and you should just work on it when you have time. What you see in retrospect, you can never say to a body shop, because firstly there is never time left anyway and secondly it is not just a year, but then more than three years. But they just wanted a perfect result and so the body was made like that of a new car and extensively sealed with Dinitrol so that rust will never be an issue again.
As fate had, the owner unfortunately died before the Urquattro left the body shop. So that now the son of the deceased owner stood in front of an empty body and several parts. What do you do in such a situation? Not selling at all, this is a memory of the father, in the end you also helped with the project and on the other hand you can’t just assemble it quickly. It simply lacks the time and also the know-how, since you have not taken it apart 100% yourself.
In total, almost 30 years passed and no work was done on the vehicle until the son finally decided to sell the vehicle and it came to us in 2021.
We decided to take over the project. Not because we wanted to do this job, but because we were simply storn away when we saw the Urquattro in this color live. In addition, we liked the impeccable body condition, as well as all the new parts that were available.
At that time we did not know ourselves whether we wanted to do the Urquattro or not. On the one hand, the appeal was great, because we knew that there would never be a second nogaro blue Urquattro at this level and on the other hand we knew that it is not exactly without rebuilding such a vehicle from scratch and this even more so if you have not even taken it apart yourself, but someone else and this without pictures as help. There is probably nothing more complex than wanting to restore a German rally car, including turbo technology and vacuum lines until it no longer works and differential locks and electronics and and and…
To keep the whole thing short – after three winters where we said ourselves we always do a little something about it as soon as we have time, it is now finished. The nogaro blue Urquattro freshly shown as a veteran in July 2024 and to be honest, we wouldn’t want to do this a second time, but somehow you supplant the whole thing when you stand in front of the finished car – breathtakingly beautiful, especially outside when the sun shines on this color.
Our ultimate goal was to make the vehicle as if it were ordered from the factory in the special color nogaro blue. Say no tuning or tinted windows, white rims, dark taillights since Jg. 1983, no blue spoiler, etc. Even from the decor it had to look like fresh from the factory with all the emblems etc. Only this and no different is seen from our point of view, the nogaro blue Urquattro, a tribute to the later RS2.
We also do not want to lean so far out of the window and say that this is probably the only nogaro blue Urquattro that was made at this level, yet we are convinced that hardly anyone has ever made this effort.
The pictures speak for themselves, even if there are only 16, we have of course archived more pictures about the whole process for you. Nevertheless, you must have seen the vehicle in real life, not to mention driving. Because here you can see all the new parts, how powerful the newly built 5 cylinder turbo engine accelerates and this fortunately without a catalyst as with the later unsaleable Edition models…
It is a Urquattro for individualists, not for original fetishists. And yet it is not a vehicle that one would not describe as original at first glance. As a successful rally vehicle, the Urquattro always had its charm of wanting to have it in a different color. Until now it was only available in red or white as an “exciting color” and now it is available for ONE lucky one even in nogaro blue.
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What: 1982 Ferrari Mondial Coupé Color: Blu Chiaro (bluchiaro; metallic UNI; 503/C; Ferrari) VIN: N/A Mileage: 53,000 km shown, 32,932 miles Bid Price: € 45,900 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Bari, Italy Listing:Autoscout24.de
If there’s a bargain Ferrari nowadays then maybe that’s the Mondial. It may not feature the unique Bertone design or the romance of the Dino GT4, but it’s got a similar 2+2 configuration that will allow you to drive around with some of your shorter friends.
For this car, we turn to Europe where rare and eccentric specifications are more commonly found. Though a factory color, we think Blu Chiaro over Crema leather is still a sophisticated and rare specification. Throw in red carpets and that becomes decidedly more sophisticated and rare.
This one is private party in Italy, which means you should be aware and consider costs of exportation and potential VAT taxes that could be associated. That said, the price is reasonable and an Italian pedigree to a Ferrari is pretty great, not to mention it’s likely never seen salt.
If the car is as advertised, it’s also a first owner, original paint and recently serviced example. These also make it very compelling.
What: 2001 Audi RS 4 Avant Color: Audi exclusive Santorin Blue Metallic(santorinblau; metallic UNI; LZ5K; Audi) VIN: N/A Mileage: 207,000km (128,623mi) Price: €39,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Suhl, Germany Listing:Mobile.de
It’s not hyperbole when we say the staff of Tailored Driver has been waiting 25 long years for the B5 generation RS 4 Avant to be importable, and while we’d need to hold off for another year for this MY2001 example, it just may be worth the wait. Now admittedly Santorin Blue is not at the top of our list, the simple fact that this was painted at the factory by a still incredibly under-the-radar Audi exclusive team should not go un-noticed. While we can speculate for what VIP thought Santorin usurped Nogaro, we’ll just be thankful that Audi’s Tailored division breathed on one of our all-time favorites. Expect more European-based Audi exclusive finds to grace the pages of Tailored Driver in the coming years.
Alright, this one’s a bit of a mystery. A semi-thorough Googling searching this car doesn’t reveal any details while the Lamborghini dealership that has it in inventory also offers no online description. Perhaps by the time you read this they will have provided us some details. If you’re reading this and no further details are offered though, that means we were unable to learn more about this highly unusual Porsche 959 as of this time.
Here’s what we can glean from the photos. The car appears to be red and may be Guards Red based on other known 959s. If it’s Guards Red, that would definitely make it rare given Porsche’s most ubiquitous red wasn’t the standard red offering, which would have bene Ruby Red.
There’s a whole lot more going on here though than red paint. Given there were so few 959s, color-matched wheels and red interior also would have been special wishes.
The seats are also worth a mention, color-matched Recaro Pole Positions. Porsche wasn’t installing Pole Positions in their cars until the 964 era, though the earliest 964s were leaving the factory at about the same time and it all would have been interchangeable. Based on the leather fitment around the harness holes on the bolsters though, it’s probably more likely this car was redone and that interior reupholstered at some point.
The car has no roll cage, so it appears to be based on a 959 Komfort.
Given it’s a 959, we reached out to Bruce Canepa at Canepa Design. Bruce is literally the author of the Show and Display rule that he got passed when importing cars for Paul Allen and Bill Gates. Today, his firm in Scotts Valley is responsible for the incredible 959 SC commissioned reimagined cars. The world of Porsche 959s isn’t that big, so we figured Bruce would know the car.
What we learned is that we’re nearly certain the car didn’t leave the factory this way, especially with the later 964-era Recaro seats. Bruce also confirmed that this car is not one of the 123 959s to date that have gone through his shop, so he’d never actually seen it in person even though several clients had approached him about the car. Whether or not the changes were done by Porsche themselves at Werk 1 Bruce wasn’t able to confirm, nor whether or not the changes were done in period.
Thanks to Bruce Canepa for further insight into the car.
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What: 1982 Land Rover Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 Color: Bahama Gold (bahamagold; non-metallic UNI; LRC235; Land Rover) VIN: N/A Mileage: 4250 km, 2,640 miles Price: €59,950 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location:Gallery Aaldering, Brummen, Netherlands Listing:Link
“Monte Carlo Worthy” is maybe the best way ever to describe a pristine vintage luxury car, and that’s precisely how Gallery Aaldering leads in explaining the Bahama Gold example you see here. Why? Well, for starters it spent its last ten years residing in Monte Carlo.
Remember, this is the place where F1 champions valet whatever the hell they want to because they are F1 champions, or cruise the streets of this ultra exclusive town past yachts and casinos. Having the most expensive anything is likely passé, though perhaps so too is going back to Monte Carlo with someone else’s former Range.
So maybe don’t go back to Monte Carlo. Even still, if you’re seeking one of the best known examples of Range Rover’s 2-door early trucks with an incredible specification including manual transmission, we know where you can find one.
What: 1985 Ferrari Testarossa Color: Giallo Ferrari (gialloferrari; non-metallic; 102; Ferrari) VIN: ZFFTA17B000055885 Mileage: 55,000 km, 34,175 miles Bid Price: €1,000,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Münich, Germany Listing:Mobile.de
This very unique Ferrari Testarossa is 1 of 1, converted to Targa specification by Ernst Berg Systems (EBS) in 1985. It’s also the only left man drive Testarossa in yellow for a 1985 European spec with the “flying mirror”.
There aren’t a lot of details in the private party listing linked above, though we found the car also offered for sale in last May’s Bonhams Miami Auction with a detailed listing. That can be found HERE.
This rare colored Dino 308 GT4 was owned by the same family for over three decades until it was sold to the current owner in 2020. The car has been repainted in its original color, Blu Azorro Metallizzato, the same color as used in the brochure (see photo).
A notable detail about the 308 GT4. It is the only factory Ferrari design from Bertone, a Gandini original. Though these don’t carry the premium of earlier Pininfarina Dinos, the 308 GT4 represents one of the genuine bargains in the Ferrari collector world.
What: 1994 BMW 850 CSi Color: Laguna Green (lagunengrün; metallic UNI; B46; BMW) VIN: N/A Mileage: 109,912 km, 68,296 miles Price: €109,950 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Gallery Aaldering, Brummen, NL Listing:Link
Though Laguna Green Metallic was a standard color (in Europe at least) on the E31 BMW 8-Series, we’re going to give this car a pass because it’s decently rare and also because it’s an excellent spec.
Let’s start with the basics. The BMW 850 CSi of this era is a highly sought after car by Bimmerphiles and also purists alike for its relative affordability considering the fact that it boasts a 380 hp V12 engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
As for the specification, Laguna Green is a medium metallic green so not especially remarkable unless you just love green cars. Even still, the car has a handsome period two-tone interior that appears to be Lotus White with Black. We also note the sport steering wheel with BMW M color stitching.
Ultra-low mileage, one owner 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ set for auction
The unique commission benefits from a host of bespoke cosmetic and mechanical enhancements
Estimated at £150,000-£170,000, it will go under the hammer with H&H Classics on Wednesday 9th April
[source: H&H Classcs Ltd]
A one-owner, exclusive commission 1977 Ferrari 512 BB ‘Wide Body’ with just 6,000 miles from new is going under the hammer with H&H Classics at its first Cambridgeshire auction of 2025.
Estimated at £150,000-£170,000, it is thought to be unique among the 101 UK-supplied right hand drive examples and will be auctioned on Wednesday 9th April at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.
The eye-catching model has been uprated with wider wheels, various engine modifications and reshaped bodywork by supplying dealer Maranello Concessionaires. It has been maintained by Vince Mezzullo, a Maranello employee who bonded with the owner over their shared Sicilian ancestry, both during and after his time at the renowned dealership.
Finished in Rosso Chiaro with black hide and carpets, it has also benefitted from reworked front and rear aluminium clamshells plus reprofiled B-to-C-post sections and enlarged NACA cooling ducts.
John Markey, motorcar specialist at H&H Classics, said: “This Ferrari ‘Wide Body’ was commissioned by a serial Ferrari owner and while other Ferrari’s came and went, and not to mention other high-performance machines, this Prancing Horse always remained in his collection as a firm favourite.”
Now being offered for sale by his wife, this example is reputedly inspired by the factory sanctioned 512 BB Competizione cars which were campaigned by Charles Pozzi and NART at the 1978 Le Mans 24-hours.
John added: “This ‘Wide Body’ enjoys a host of bespoke cosmetic and mechanical enhancements and has been in ownership of the Morello family from new. It is a unique BB and has ultra-low mileage, making it worthy of close inspection.”
All lots will be available to view in person at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford from midday on Tuesday 8th and from 9am on Wednesday 9th April, while the sale then commences at 1pm. Anyone looking to bid on one of the lots can do so in person, online, by telephone or by leaving a commission bid.
For more details about any of the cars or to register to bid, visit www.handh.co.uk.
About H&H Classics Ltd. Established in 1993, H&H Classics is the longest continually trading specialist automotive auction house in the UK and Europe. With centuries of collective market expertise in the classic and collector vehicle industry, H&H Classics prides itself on delivering the highest levels of service to its buyers and sellers, ensuring an experience which is easy and enjoyable.
Over the past 32 years, H&H Classics has achieved world record prices for classic motorcycles, cars, and competition cars such as a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB, 1968 Lotus 49B, 1996 Subaru Impreza WRC, as well as royal cars including Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler, Prince Phillip’s Lagonda and Princess Anne’s Bentley.
To find out more about H&H Classics, upcoming auctions or for enquiries, please visit www.handh.co.uk
