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Category: Market Finds

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Urban Green M4 Competition

    Market Find: BMW Individual Urban Green M4 Competition

    As anyone who had Army Men toys or even a casual interest in the armed forces can attest- Urban Green is just cool. This criminally(?) underused hue of green looks right at home on most sporty variants, and the BMW M4 (VIN: WBS4Y9C04LFH71553) you see here is no exception.

    Featuring a claimed $16,880 in factory options, this highly spec’d BMW M4 is the kind of build that may cause some to initially scratch their heads, but really draws a crowd upon arrival.

    This BMW Individual Urban Green M4 Coupe is currently on offer at Park Place LTD for $61,950, and does feature one minor incident on the CarFax. Find more info about this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Phoenix Yellow M3

    Market Find: BMW Individual Phoenix Yellow M3

    Originally available on the E46 generation M3, to say that Phoenix Yellow was somewhat divisive would be putting it lightly. This almost mustard yellow hue was certainly a product of early-2000s Europe, but has in my opinion aged incredibly well. And this 1 of a claimed 2 BMW Individual Phoenix Yellow M3 certainly has a charm to it.

    Moving past the incredibly in-your-face exterior paint and Fox Red interior, this M3 sports a 6 speed manual gearbox, lowering springs from RD Sport Suspension Solutions, and the OEM+ addition of BMW Style 359 wheels in gloss black. Rod Bearings are said to have been done, which provides a good bit of peace of mind. F

    This BMW Individual Phoenix Yellow M3 has covered just over 92,000 miles, and is priced at $68,000 at time of writing. Learn more about this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Grey Black 911 GT3 Touring

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Grey Black 911 GT3 Touring

    Taking direct inspiration from the incredibly sought-after 997.2 GT3 RS, this Porsche Paint to Sample Grey Black 992 gen GT3 Touring is simply wild.

    Currently on offer at Graham Rahal Performance, this GT3 Touring merges the subtle with the flashy by pairing the decidedly understated Grey Black paint with exposed carbon on the mirrors and roof, with wheels finished in Riviera Blue.

    The blue accents continue into the cabin with bright blue leather on the bottom of the dashboard, the door cards, and bucket seats, as well as in the deviated stitching featured throughout.

    This Paint to Sample 992 GT3 Touring is currently available at Graham Rahal Performance for $329,999. See additional info, here.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue S5 coupe

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue S5 coupe

    Understood by many to be THE quintessential Audi color, Nogaro Blue Pearl Effect (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) won over the hearts and minds of many more than 20 years ago. So much so, that it’s not terribly uncommon to see an Audi exclusive build in this color even if you’re not specifically looking for one.

    Contrasted by the subdued black leather with diamond pattern deviated stitching and carbon fiber trim, this Audi exclusive S5 is a tasteful build all around.

    This Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue S5 is currently for sale at Napelton’s Volkswagen of Orlando for $35,900. See more details about this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Slate Grey 911 Turbo S

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Slate Grey 911 Turbo S

    Slate Grey first popped on my radar when a former employer ordered a then-new 2015 Porsche 991 Turbo S in “the Steve McQueen color.” Variants of Grey were fairly hot back in 2015 thanks to Lamborghini’s Grigio Telesto and Audi’s Nardo Grey, and McQueen’s Slate Grey 930 was being prepped for auction in Monterey, so the choice was timely.

    Positioned firmly on the ‘subtle’ side of the Tailored spectrum, Slate Grey proves itself to be fairly dynamic in the right lighting. For it’s future owner, we recommend heading straight to Mulholland where the color, and the connection to McQueen himself can be brought full circle.

    This PTS Slate Grey 991 Turbo S is currently offered on AutoTrader for $174,900. Check out the full listing, here.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Goodwood Green RS 7

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Goodwood Green RS 7

    Some variation of “I’d take the fast one, in some shade of green” is a common utterance around our office, so to say this fits the bill would be an understatement. Offered currently on Bring a Trailer, this 2016 Audi RS 7 was Tailored in Audi exclusive Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrün; pearl effect UNI; Z6X; Audi), a color which Audi has tried their best to make ‘stick’ with limited take-rate in each instance. We’ll blame the dealers, because to us it’s damn near perfect.

    In fact, the pairing of Audi exclusive Goodwood Green over Silver Valcona leather with the slightly deviated Rock Grey stitching is so striking, it seems the owner enjoyed looking at it more than they enjoyed using it. Just 16,000 miles has been covered since this RS 7 was delivered in 2016, which is a real shame.

    Your chance to right this wrong is just days away however, as this Audi exclusive Goodwood Green RS 7 will go to a new owner when the Bring a Trailer auction closes later this week. Follow the auction live, here.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Ara Blue S4

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Ara Blue S4

    Audi has long been quite good at creating an attractive blue, and Ara blue is no exception. Falling sometime between when Sprint blue fell out of series favor, and the darker Ultra blue which currently has Audi’s spotlight shone upon it, Ara blue was a late teens darling that gained notoriety on the Audi S3, TTRS, and RS3 of the day. As such, it also raised the eyebrows of more than a few Tailored Drivers ordering then-new Audi models for their own pleasure.

    This 2018 Audi S4 in Prestige trim is squarely within the “enthusiast spec” category, featuring the aforementioned Audi exclusive Ara blue paint, Black Optics package, and Rotor Gray partial leather seats with Alcantara inserts and door cards. While admittedly a bit of a sweaty proposition in the warmer climates, we’d say it’s a tasteful package for Minnesota where the car currently is offered for sale.

    At time of writing, this Audi exclusive Ara Blue S4 is offered by its owner for $38,200. More images and details can be found on AutoTrader.

  • Market Find: “The Shah” Ferrari 488 Spider 70th Anniversary Edition

    Market Find: “The Shah” Ferrari 488 Spider 70th Anniversary Edition

    What: 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider 70th Anniversary Edition
    Color: Pure Metal Silver (puremetalsilver; metallic uni; P13; Ferrari) over Tetto Rubino Micalizzato (tettorubinomicalizzato; metallic uni; 324; Ferrari)
    VIN: ZFF80AMA6J0232486
    Mileage: 1,273
    Price at Time of this Writing: N/A
    CarFax: N/A
    Original MSRP: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction
    Auction listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    From Ferrari’s Tailor Made Collection, this 70th Anniversary Edition 488 Spider is one-of-one, livery #19. Known as “The Shah”, it incorporates Pure Metal Silver Metallic on the main body with Tetto Rubino Micalizzato on the top. The look was intended to pay homage to the Ferrari 410 Superamerica Series II Coupe chassis 07171 SA that was originally delivered to the Shah of Iran.

    Inside, there’s even more red, handsomely accented with light grey and black accents. All-told, the car boasts over $128,000 in bespoke and optional extras. If you’re headed to Monterey Car Week, it’s worth heading over to the Monterey Jet Center in order to check out this very special 488.

  • Market Find: Grigio Ingrid Ferrari 550 Maranello in Broad Arrow Monterey Sale

    Market Find: Grigio Ingrid Ferrari 550 Maranello in Broad Arrow Monterey Sale

    What: 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello
    Color: Grigio Ingrid (grigioingrid; metallic uni; 720; Ferrari)
    VIN: ZFFZR49A6X0114824
    Mileage: 15,106
    Price at Time of this Writing: N/A
    CarFax: N/A
    Original MSRP: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction
    Auction listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Red Ferraris may not be dime-a-dozen, but they’re kind always expected. So, when you have an owner spec the car in something entirely less obvious, you’ve always got a winner. Take for example this 1999 550 Maranello in rare Grigio Ingrid Metallic, a platinum silver that isn’t even your typical silver. That’s paired with Bordeaux and Crema leather with optional Crema piping for one very lavish cabin.

    Worth also noting is that it’s got a gated manual, and Broad Arrow reports a clean CarFax. If you happen to be out at Monterey Car Week, swing by the Jet Center and check out this very tailored 90s-era GT.

  • Market Find: Mercedes-Benz G 500 Classic Cabriolet at Broad Arrow Monterey

    Market Find: Mercedes-Benz G 500 Classic Cabriolet at Broad Arrow Monterey

    What: 1999 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Classic Cabriolet
    Color: Almandine Black Metallic (almandinschwarz; metallic uni; 182 / 9182; Mercedes-Benz)
    VIN: WDB4632061X118986
    Mileage: 47852 km
    Price at Time of this Writing: Estimated $275,000 to $325,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Original MSRP: N/A
    Location: Broad Arrow 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction
    Auction listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    As G-Wagen’s go, the G 500 Classic Cabriolet is an incredibly rare specimen. This one is finished in Almandine Black Metallic that is actually an incredibly dark red. Paired with two-tone Black and Purple Nappa Leather interior, it’s a subtle yet distinct specification that is sure to please.

    Check it out in the Broad Arrow Monterey Jet Center Auction that is part of the always-entertaining must-see Monterey Car Week.