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Category: Market Finds

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Riviera Blue RS 5 Coupe

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Riviera Blue RS 5 Coupe

    What: 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe
    Color: Audi exclusive Riviera Blue (rivierablau; non-metallic Uni; LP3G; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAPWAF50JA905228
    Mileage: 62,150
    Price: $45,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Murfreesboro, TN
    Listing: Auto Collection of Murfreesboro

    Riviera Blue has been covered here before, and for good reason- it’s a wildly popular bright blue that genuinely looks incredible when applied to all brands covered by Tailored Driver. Seen here on a 2018 Audi RS 5 with a tasteful yet subtle feature on it’s Brake Calipers as well, this Tailored Driver also features several unknown modifications. 034 Motorsport’s strut tower brace is seen under-hood, as is an MTM badge on the rear trunk lid. Our guess is the brand’s performance software, but both brand names – 034 and MTM – should pique the interest of any true Audi aficionado. We’d be remiss to not also mention the lower ride height, although it’s unclear who provided the drop.

  • Market Find: Unique Volvo V90 T5 R Design

    Market Find: Unique Volvo V90 T5 R Design

    What: 2018 Volvo V90 T5 R Design
    Color: Black Olive (schwarzolive; non-metallic Uni; 2A7; Porsche)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 90,311 miles
    Price: $29,900
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Lake Forest, CA
    Link: Facebook Marketplace

    We don’t typically feature repainted cars on this site, because the technical focus is the factory tailors or the remasters. Still, every once in a while, a redone car comes along that captures our attention. This Volvo V90 in Porsche Black Olive seems to qualify.

    When it comes to Volvo, we’re pretty sure they don’t have a factory tailor program. Back in the P2 S60R / V70R era, I’d inquired if one could deviate from their standard R colors wanting a simple white that would have still stood out from the few colors offered. The answer was that something like this was possible so long as the color was offered in Europe. Whether that still holds today I don’t know, but the V70R wasn’t offered in white in Europe either.

    It’s safe to say that Europe also doesn’t offer Porsche paint colors. Even still, Porsche Black Olive is an excellent color that looks incredible on a Volvo V90. Beyond that, the listing says it was taken down to the shell with all panels and glass removed before the repaint. Photos of the whole process were taken and can be provided.

    Inside, the owner added “Porsche tartan” plaid to the seats as well.

    Worth noting, the car has some aftermarket parts on it including wheels, Maxton body kit and rear spoiler, an upgraded audio system and more. If you’re seeking bone stock or OEM condition then this may not be your car. That said, if you’re seeking a very unique long roof, we suspect you’ll be very interested in this one.

  • Market Find: New Inventory Audi RS 6 performance in Nogaro Blue

    Market Find: New Inventory Audi RS 6 performance in Nogaro Blue

    What: 2025 Audi RS 6 performance
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  WUA1DBF22SN907435
    Mileage: delivery
    Price: $151,295
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Audi of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
    Listing: Audi of Birmingham / Facebook

    We’re always fans of dealer sales staff getting notice out to enthusiasts ahead of cars coming available via the usual dealership methods like pushing to the dealer website, AutoTrader or the like. In this case, it’s Audi Birmingham’s David Guerzon posting early pre-PDI shots of an Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Nogaro Blue.

    Other options confirmed by Guerzon are Matte Carbon Package, Executive Package, Driver Assistance Package, RS Sport Exhaust and Red Brake Calipers. He also shares in that post that the car will be sold for sticker without dealer markup.

    If you reach out to Audi of Birmingham, ask for David Guerzon and thank him for posting it early for the rest of us.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica TT RS

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica TT RS

    What: 2021 Audi TT RS
    Color: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica (racingblau; metallic UNI; MXYEWWA; Audi)
    VIN:  Unknown
    Mileage: 34,500 miles
    Price: $68,500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Bennington, NE
    Listing: Facebook Marketplace

    It’s been our experience that Audi TT owners are simply a different type of enthusiast. While it may be dismissed by the uninformed as a less-than, there simply is not a more dedicated, more committed, and more frankly nerdy bunch of fans out there. Sure 911s have a similar group behind them, but that car benefits from a cool factor that’s nearly ubiquitous. TT enthusiasm requires a quiet confidence, and an ability to regularly answer questions that with a 911 no one bothers to ask.

    So it makes sense then, that this Tailored Driver also goes above and beyond with a dedication that only the most astute Tailor would posses. Incredibly uncommon on US soil, Racing Blue Mica was chosen here, likely as a result of it’s popularity in Europe- something a real fan of the four rings would pick up on. But it’s the Audi exclusive Ocean Blue partial leather that really gets us going. Plucked from the original TT and briefly featured in special edition TTs, this interior becomes an incredibly special place, further elevated by matching door card inserts, the steering wheel’s center stripe, and stitching.

    The seller claims this is a one-of-one, and we don’t doubt that for a moment. Shame, really.

  • Market Find: Verde Medio 296 GTS at Ferrari San Diego

    Market Find: Verde Medio 296 GTS at Ferrari San Diego

    What: 2024 Ferrari 296 GTS
    Color: Verde Medio (verdemedio; metallic UNI; 19400 M; Ferrari)
    VIN:  ZFF01SMA6R0300684
    Mileage: 41
    Price: $485,611
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Ferrari San Diego, San Diego, CA
    Listing: Ferrari San Diego

    Unexpected and tasteful may be the perfect storm when it comes to a fine tailored car. Take this 2024 Ferrari 296 GTS that’s in stock at Ferrari San Diego. Though a Ferrari color, Verde Medio Metallic is a medium green not far off from Aston Martin Racing Green.

    Green on a Ferrari is never expected, but almost always spectacular when it happens. Jay K and his Enzo, Sir Stirling Moss racing a Verde Pallido 250 GTO in the ’62 24 Hours of Le Mans, Eugenio Amos and his Verde Abetone Ferrari F40 – these are all some of our absolute favorites.

    Okay, perhaps a 296 GTS, even one costing $485,611 may be a bit less legendary than the three cars listed above, but this is still a phenomenal specification. Verde Medio looks amazing with the light Pelle Bianco leather. The whole car look just works, so we dedicate a golf clap to whomever created the specification… and we’re left scratching our head how one might add such a car to their garage and only log 41 miles. Whatever, that’s more miles for the next owner I suppose.

  • EU Market Find: B5 Audi RS 4 Avant in Nogaro Blue

    EU Market Find: B5 Audi RS 4 Avant in Nogaro Blue

    What: 2001 Audi RS 4 Avant
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: Unknown
    Mileage: 204,500 km
    Price: € 45,944
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Paulmann Das Auto Zentrum, Dachwig, Germany
    Dealer Listing: Link

    With the B5 Audi RS 4 production beginning 25 years ago, we’re just now seeing cars that are qualified as importable. And while those early cars are basic cars in basic colors, it’s only a matter of time until the options begin rolling in. Getting ahead of the game and purchasing a car before it turns 25 is a great way to nail down a good price without the inflation of American buyers.

    Got a friend in Europe who can store it? You’ll likely need one.

    All that said, an RS2 in similar spec and mileage would be much more expensive than this B5 RS 4. Getting in on the RS 4 action early seems like a solid move for netting a much-loved enthusiast model.

    One last thing, Nogaro Blue isn’t Audi exclusive. It was added as a stock color, but it’s icon status in the Audi fold is somewhat unique, so we included it anyway.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Alex Grey 911 GT3

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Alex Grey 911 GT3

    What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Alex Grey (alexgrey; non-metallic UNI; Z58; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AC2A93NS270632
    Mileage: 2,819 miles
    Price: $299,992
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Nashua, NH
    Listing: Porsche Nashua

    Initially created as a Paint to Sample Plus color in 2017 and added to the standard Paint to Sample palate in 2023, Alex Grey has quite the story behind it. Tracing it’s roots back to 1962 when Dutch Police needed a faster horse to ensure safety on roads that at the time were without speed limits, the Rijkspolitie turned it’s attention to Porsche and their 356. This created a partnership that resulted in a fleet of 507 Porsches in total until the Dutch opted for something more ordinary and cancelled the program in 1996. As they are want to do, Porsche celebrated the partnership with a special edition in 2017, contracting Studio Piet Boon to do-develop a color and livery for the car. Alex Grey as shown here was the result, which oddly enough is in no way representative of the aforementioned Rijkspolitie liveried cars. But what it is, is a very deep, incredibly vibrant Grey- much more vibrant than Audi’s Nardo, and much more distinct than Fashion Grey or even Grey Black.

  • Market Find: PTS Polar Silver on Green Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Returns

    Market Find: PTS Polar Silver on Green Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Returns

    What: 2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
    Color: Paint to Sample Polar Silver Metallic (polarsilber; metallic UNI; A8 / 92E; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0BB2A94PS233597
    Mileage: 2,819 miles
    Price: $247,979
    AutoCheck: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Gas Motor Cars, Marietta, GA
    Listing: Gas Motor Cars

    If you’re seeking a Sonderwunsch special that makes simple paint to sample builds look passé, the 911 Targa 4 GTS you see her definitely qualifies. On the outside, it’s a subtle play dipping into Paint to Sample services for a decidedly hard-to-spot derivative of silver.

    It’s not that Polar Silver Metallic isn’t a great choice. It is, but most passers by of this car will likely pass it by. Should they peek inside though, there’s no missing the Agave Green leather. Dig in further and the blue accents on stitching, green and blue on the gauges, and even the Porsche crest logos on the wheels show a much deeper affinity for continuing a bold theme.

    We love it. We love it so much that we’ve featured this car when it was on the market before. For the record, this highly distinctive and unique 992 Targa 4 GTS has been featured on this site before. Last July, the car was at Ferrari San Diego, and has returned now in Marietta, Georgia.

    Kudos to Gas Motor Cars who have put up a much deeper mix of photos, and shots we’d argue do a better job showing the true green of the Agave leather, as well as the many other points of Sonderwunsch details.

  • EU Market Find: BMW Individual Glacier Green E36 M3 Cabriolet

    EU Market Find: BMW Individual Glacier Green E36 M3 Cabriolet

    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.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Java Green M2 in NJ

    Market Find: BMW Individual Java Green M2 in NJ

    What: 2025 BMW M2
    Color: BMW Individual Java Green Metallic II (javagruen; metallic uni; P7V/6; BMW)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: Delivery Miles
    Price: $84,474
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: BMW of Morristown, Morristown, NJ
    Dealer Listing: Link

    We’re always, and I mean ALWAYS appreciative when enthusiast sales staff at dealerships give fellow enthusiasts a heads up when a special car comes into inventory. In this case, it’s a nicely optioned BMW Individual M2 in Java Green Metallic that’s on the showroom floor at the dealership as we speak.

    So, you can go to the listing link (above) or check out Valdrin Ferati’s post shared on Facebook HERE along with real world shots of the car versus the CGI renderings in the dealer listing.