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  • Market Find: Ferrari 812 GTS in Verde Zeltweg at Ferrari Philadelphia

    Market Find: Ferrari 812 GTS in Verde Zeltweg at Ferrari Philadelphia

    We found this Tailor Made 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS (vin: ZFF97CMA4N0269974) in handsome Verde Zeltweg (verde zeltweg; metallic ; 610; Ferrari) over Cuoio leather and accent Filo Speciale Verde stitching in inventory at Ferrari Philadelphia. The car is in their pre-owned inventory having logged 1,629 miles.

    Verde Zeltweg is supplied by PPG and from the extended range of paints. It is one of the darkest metallic greens from the Ferrari paint range and can appear as almost black depending on distance and light conditions. For what it’s worth and while a Ferrari color, Verde Zeltweg is also available on the Porsche Paint to Sample configurator under code 6VZ.

    Options on the car include:

    • Livery Extended on Bumpers
    • Alcantara Boot Carpet in Cuoio 
    • Airbrushed Shields 
    • Atelier New York 
    • Drawing Attached 
    • Leather Upholstered Seat Backrest 
    • Black Ring on Dashboard Vents 
    • Brake Calipers in Giallo 
    • Front Bumper Inserts in Carbon Fiber 
    • Rear Bumper Sides in Carbon Fiber 
    • Rear Diffuser in Carbon Fiber 
    • Carbon Fiber Underdoor Cover 
    • Carpets in Nuovo Cuoio 
    • Colored Safety Belts in Beige-Cocos 
    • Leather Central Tunnel in Cuoio 
    • Colored Upper Dashboard in Cuoio 
    • Cavallino Stitched in Headrest in Verde 
    • Cavallino Embroidered on Rear Wall in Verde 
    • F1 Buttons Cover in Verde Zeltweg 
    • Advanced Front Driving Camera 
    • Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler 
    • Long and Thin Italian Flag 
    • Italian Flag Stitched on Headrest 
    • Colored Mats with Logo 
    • Chromed Cavallino on Fuel Lid 
    • LEDs STW Arches Cover Leather in Cuoio 
    • Steering Wheel + LEDs 
    • Special Livery 
    • Diamond Pattern Style Seats 
    • Leather Door Panel Upon Request in Cuoio 
    • Parking Camera 
    • Special Colors 2 Layers in Verde Zeltweg 
    • Glossy Painted Rims 
    • Matt Solver Forged Racing Wheel 
    • Rev Counter in Giallo 
    • Full Electric Seats 
    • Leather Rear Shelf LUDP Color 
    • EE Functionality 
    • High Power HiFi System 
    • Colored Special Stitching in Filo Speciale Verde 
    • Colored Steering Wheel 
    • Upper Part in Alcantara in Cuoio and much more!

    Check it out HERE.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Coupe

    Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow E92 M3 Coupe

    If you’re nostalgic for the 90s era of BMWs (looking at you E36), then you know your way around Dakar Yellow (dakargelbii; non-metallic uni; 337; BMW). The hue was a standard and much beloved color on that era M3, and it remains one of the most revered BMW Individual paint colors as a result. So, when we find another generation M3 Coupe painted the same color from the factory, we take notice. Take for instance this 39,000 mile 2011 E92 M3 Competition Coupe in New Rochelle, NY that we’ve found on Facebook Marketplace.

    The car’s a Competition with V8, so already rare and sought-after. The owner reports it is “likely” one of one in the USA thanks to that color. We have not verified the claim with BMW and it sounds like the owner may not be entirely certain, but it’s definitely rare (Editor’s Note: Check below for more information on the rarity). The color is listed as Dakar Yellow II (dakargelb; non-metallic; 337; BMW Individual), with two-tone Palladium and Black Novillo leather. Other options beyond the BMW Individual paint include Style 359 M wheels, Sunroof, iDrive Navigation and DCT dual clutch automatic.

    It’s got a few modifications, but nothing extreme. These include KW V3 coilover suspension and an Eisenmann exhaust.

    The owner also states that it’s been featured on YouTube, so we’ve embedded that video in this story.

    The price is listed as $61,999.

    Check out more on Facebook Marketplace.

    UPDATE#1:
    The difference between Dakar Yellow and Dakar Yellow II is the addition of a clear coat.

    UPDATE #2:
    David, a commenter below, added this reference information in regards to the rarity of a Dakar Yellow E92 Competition. In it he stated:

    Worldwide, 140 E92 M3s left the factory in this colour.
    – 40 for North America (28 for USA, 12 for Canada)
    – 30 for the Rest of the World in LHD
    – 70 for the Rest of the World in RHD

    19 of the 28 USA examples came with the Competition Pack. 

    This particular car was No.14 of the 28 USA cars to be made and the only one of the 28 to come paired with the Palladium Silver & Black Novillo Leather interior leather. 

    Manufactured on 30-June-2011 it was originally supplied by Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs on 12-August-2011.

    http://www.e9xm3.com/e9xm3colours

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Java Green RS Q8 at Porsche North Houston

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Java Green RS Q8 at Porsche North Houston

    Some people say the RS Q8 is the budget Urus. Audi’s most aggressive RS take on its Q8 product line shares engine (at a lower horsepower tune) and a lot of hardware with the Lamborghini, not to mention platform, so the comparison makes sense. And though the Urus is definitely more aggressively tuned in most every way, the RS Q8 checks most of those boxes while being a bargain in comparison. It’s even more of a bargain when it’s got Audi exclusive special paint and someone else has taken the depreciation hit for the first few years. Enter this 2021 (VIN: WU1ARBF13MD023666) that’s turned up at Porsche North Houston.

    The color is Java Green, a popular go-to for Audi exclusive buyers… or maybe a popular go-to for dealers putting Audi exclusive builds into inventory. Whatever the case, we see Java Green on Audi exclusive builds with some regularity. It’s a handsome medium light metallic green that pairs well with the RS Q8, offering just enough Skittle factor without looking like it’s trying too hard.

    Inside, the car has red stitching. While red is Audi’s motorsport color and always looks handsome, pairing it with green can be a challenge unless you’re really into Christmas or you’re Italian. For this author, it’s an acquired taste, but the amount of cars I’ve seen pairing red and green together make me think maybe there are fewer of us that find it objectionable than there are who seek it out.

    Whatever your take on the green and red debate, it’s worth noting the mileage, age and price of this RS Q8. 2021 is the first year, and thus the furthest depreciated of the RS Q8 line. Even still, with just 19,754 miles on it, that’s just barely broken in and much lower than average for most cars. Pair that with the Audi exclusive paint and an internet asking price of $89,991 on their website listing HERE and we’d call that a great value.

  • Market Find: CXX Noto Green Extended Leather Porsche GT3 RS Weissach

    Market Find: CXX Noto Green Extended Leather Porsche GT3 RS Weissach

    While wild colors may be much more prevalent due to a comparatively low cost and bigger effect, this is the kind of Tailored Driver that really gets us excited. The exterior of this Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Weissach Package (VIN:  WP0AF2A95KS165691)? It’s non-metallic black, a $0 option. Nothing to see here, keep moving along. But it’s what is going on inside that is reason for fixation.

    There you’ll see $49,000 in CXX or Special Wishes tailoring, nearly every available surface covered in incredibly cool Noto Green leather. Currently on offer by Cabiglio Garage on Bring a Trailer showing just 2,500 miles, this GT3 RS carried an original MSRP of $301,760, representing what just may be the highest sticker’d (before Dealer markup) example sold stateside. While we’re speculating, we’ll also mention the reputation of the seller, known for marketing vehicles on behalf of Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten Tom Hanks, and Paul Bettany. That fact, paired with the Santa Monica airport as image backdrop, means this may have been originally owned by a notable heavy-hitter in the LA car scene.

    If you’re interested, better get your finances in order fast. The auction for this Tailored Driver ends this afternoon, and could break the $450,000 mark. Get all the details for this Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach, here.

  • Market Find: First Publicly Available 2024 Aston Martin Valour

    Market Find: First Publicly Available 2024 Aston Martin Valour

    So far as we know, the car you see here is the first Aston Martin Valour to hit the open market and come publicly available. We found it via UK Aston Martin specialists Nicholas Mee, and rather unsurprisingly… it is UK spec with right-hand drive.

    Specifically, this car is believed to be one of just 20 UK-specification cars built, Aston Martin’s Q division finished it in Special Caribbean Pearl, a color that is a throwback to the 1960’s era of production. Inside, the car boasts bespoke Onyx Black, Sahara Tan and Alcantara.

    Optional extras added to the specification of this car include; 110th anniversary pack, Bronze anodized front grille and rear strip, Bronze interior brightwork, walnut gear knob, Bronze coloured brake callipers, Carbon Fibre performance seats, Dark Knight carpets, gloss Carbon fibre lower package, gloss carbon fibre side fender vent and Exo blades, gloss Carbon fibre interior upper package, gold under bonnet pack, Q sill pinstripes, Q 21” Bronze tinted wheels, Q Satin Carbon fibre treadplates, Sports steering wheel with Carbon fibre and Alcantara, Havana Tan interior stitching and Tan seatbelts. Further, unique features to this particular car also include, Union Jack Aston Martin wing badges and leather headlining with Aston Martin artwork. A full and detailed specification is available on request.

    The Valour is undoubtedly a future classic, with design highly-inspired by Aston’s one-off Victor. It’s powered by Aston’s 5.2-liter V12 twin turbo boasting 705 bhp and 550 lbs ft of torque. That’s all paired to a 6-speed manual transmission, offering the highest performance paired with an analog experience.

    Check out more photos and an in-depth description on the Nicholas Mee website HERE.

  • Unique ’22 Ferrari Monza SP1 Headed to RM Sotheby’s Münich Sale

    Unique ’22 Ferrari Monza SP1 Headed to RM Sotheby’s Münich Sale

    When Ferrari went about creating the limited-edition Monza SP1 barchetta, it planned just 499 examples. Each was powered by Maranello’s 6.5-liter V12 derived from the 812 Superfast and tuned for 810 PS (798 hp). It’s rare that these cars come on the market, but we’ve run across this one headed for the block at RM Sotheby’s Münich auction set for November 23.

    The specification for this particular example in question (VIN ZFF94MSB000244381) is definitely handsome, painted Titanium Grey with Giallo Modena accents, and the cockpit trimmed in Cioccolato Leather. The car is has had just one owner since new, and comes with factory-supplied accessories including helmet and carry case, driving gloves, goggles and Ferrari folio.

    Read the full Lot description below. Also see more photos, addendums and associated documents at the auction lot listing HERE.

    In the pursuit of ultimate performance, supercar manufacturers have in more recent years seen fit to bestow their creations with increasingly complex and intricate aerodynamic devices. Arguably, this has come at the expense of classic beauty and elegance—not something that can be said of the stunning Ferrari Monza. Revealed in October 2018, this open-top showstopper was the first model devised under the marque’s new “Icona” series.

    The Maranello designers had delivered a clear throwback to the pure barchetta race cars of the 1950s, such as the Mille Miglia- and 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning 166 MM, 750, and 860 Monza. But beneath the flowing lines of the single-seater SP1 and two-person SP2 sat the underpinnings of Ferrari’s latest grand tourer. A sonorous 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V-12 engine lifted from the 812 Superfast gained revised inlet ducts and a remapped ECU to produce some 810 PS. Sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a 305km/h top speed was achievable. Between both SP1 and SP2 variants, only 499 cars were produced for Ferrari’s most prized clients.

    This example, chassis 244381, is predominantly finished in the attractive shade of Titanium Grey. Meanwhile, the livery design running over the rear fin and bonnet is Giallo Modena. Personalised exterior flourishes include the airbrushed Scuderia shields and yellow brake callipers while components such as the engine cover, wheel arches, rear diffuser, front air vents, and under-door covers are completed in carbon fibre. As for the interior, a large-size GT2 monocoque racing seat trimmed in Cioccolato leather is equipped with a four-point harness. A Testa di Moro hue was selected for the famous Cavallino logo stitched into the headrest and yellow chosen for the tachometer. Optional extras include the installation of a suspension lifter in addition to front and rear parking cameras. A carbon fibre finish for the luggage compartment completes this car’s impressive specification.

    The SP1 was initially registered on 28 July 2022 by its one and only owner, who is based in Nürtingen, to the south of Stuttgart. Used sparingly since, the odometer displays just 1,903 kilometres at the time of cataloguing. Issued with its most recent TÜV certificate in July of this year, the car is complemented by a suite of accessories, including a Berluti carbon fibre helmet and accompanying leather carry case, plongé leather driving gloves by Loro Piana, goggles, display models, plus Ferrari folio.

    Rare, beautiful, sophisticatedly specified, and housing a howling V-12, this exquisite Monza SP1 will be welcomed at a vast array of concours events for the rest of its life and, therefore, is sure to appeal to all Ferrari aficionados.

  • Color Chart: Audi TT (Mk1) Launch Palette

    Color Chart: Audi TT (Mk1) Launch Palette

    Back in 1999, the arrival of the Audi TT was nothing short of momentous. Audi had shown concept car versions of the car, an Auto Union inspired sports coupe with clean Bauhaus design and Porsche 356-like proportions, and in five years brought it largely unchanged to production based on the Volkswagen Group’s transverse so-called A-architecture. The car very quickly garnered instant design icon and rockstar status, so bringing it to market successfully was key for Audi. It’s in that context we consider this color chart.

    What you see here are scans from one of the U.S. market launch year catalogues for the TT. Even with the catalogue, the TT creatively broke from the normal and traditional catalogue designs of the Audi brand and tried something fun, with a sketch of the front of the car on the cover and pierced with large holes where the launch color palette could be seen.

    Nowadays, there are more popular colors in the Audi exclusive range, but some of them like Nimbus Grey still make an appearance in current models. Interestingly, though perhaps the best known of colors or shades on those early Audi TT models since it was featured on the TTS concept and often paired with iconic baseball glove stitched leather seats, Nimbus Grey is not seen on this color chart.

    And, for those seeking significant yet obscure historical colors as they finalize their specification on a new car, we wanted to bring each of these to the fore.

    MY2000 launch year colors for the TT seen here include:

    Brilliant Black

    Lake Silver Metallic

    Denim Blue Pearl Effect

    Amulet Red

    Trapper Yellow

    Talisman Green Metallic

    Desert Green Pearl Effect

    Aviator Grey Pearl Effect

    Raven Black Pearl Effect

  • Market Find: MSO Velocity Fistral Blue to Atlantic Blue McLaren 765LT

    Market Find: MSO Velocity Fistral Blue to Atlantic Blue McLaren 765LT

    McLaren Special Operations will do just about whatever you want, and the original Tailor of this McLaren 765LT (VIN: SBM14SCA9NW765146) made it their mission to push the limits. The result is a vehicle with not just one, but two bespoke MSO paint hues, and a claimed $40,000+ in MSO touches. Mission accomplished.

    This McLaren 765 LT features MSO Velocity paint, in this case fading from the bright MSO Fistral Blue to the more subdued MSO Atlantic Blue, with matching MSO painted brake calipers (Fistral up front, Atlantic out back), which we can confirm was worth the risk. It’s an absolutely stunning finish, making it all the better that this Tailor kept the interior tame. Black vented fabric on matte Carbon Fiber Racing Seats was the move, and MSO stitching on the headrest with model designation is a tasteful play.

    In all, the McLaren 765LT you see here carried an original sticker of just over half a million dollars. Fortunately for someone, this Tailored Driver could be theirs for $639,765, representing an appreciation of about $80/mile experienced by the prior owner. We’d say that’s money well spent.

    Get all the details on this Tailored Driver, by checking out the full listing here.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Teak Brown S5 Cabriolet on Bring a Trailer

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Teak Brown S5 Cabriolet on Bring a Trailer

    From the affordable tailored segment of the market comes this 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet ( WAUVGAFHXBN001647 listed by 1600veloce on Bring a Trailer. Not only is its brown on brown color combination totally fitting in the midst of autumn, its unique spec on a 67,000 mile 2011 S5 with replaced 7-speed DSG transmission hints that it will result in an approachable number for someone seeking a unique specification on a budget.

    Here’s what we know about the specification of the car without having seen the Monroney sticker or build list. The paint color is listed as Audi exclusive Teak Brown Metallic. In 2011, Teak Brown was offered on the A5 and other models, though it wasn’t offered on the S5. This would have made it an Audi exclusive paint, more affordable than a completely custom color because it was in production elsewhere in the lineup.

    A puzzle is the interior specification. The BaT listing states that it’s Tuscan Brown Nappa Leather. Using the European model literature as a reference, we’re not seeing a Tuscan Brown option, though do see Magma Red and Mustang Brown. Typically, a car with a deviating Audi exclusive interior would have an aluminum “Audi exclusive” badge on the door panel. This car does not have that, so we’re guessing this amber brown interior isn’t an Audi exclusive specification.

    We don’t have a MY2011 U.S. order guide so aren’t able to confirm the specification of the interior, but we’re guessing it was standard and rare color at the time. Whatever, it’s a great specification on a car with low mileage for its age and some wear and tear that should make it an enjoyable and affordable driver.

    Check out more on the Bring a Trailer website listing HERE.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple SQ8

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple SQ8

    For those in the know, Audi’s SQ8 is in many ways the most ‘base’ variant of the Lamborghini Urus, and at a fraction of the price. Painting with an incredibly broad brush here, the SQ8 has an incredibly similar four liter twin-turbo V8, the same platform architecture underpinning it, and minus the badging, an incredibly similar interior. Sure, it’s got a bit less boost and is understandably not quite as rapid, but what do you expect for a third of the cost?

    This particular Audi SQ8 (VIN: WA1AWBF12PD025557) finished in Audi exclusive Merlin Purple (merlin purple; pearl effect; 4B / LZ3W / Z3W; Audi) is currently on offer by our friends at Audi Wilmington in Delaware with just 4,450 miles on the clock. This is particularly interesting because its CarFax claims two owners- the first in Selma, Texas, and the second in Florida before making its way to the First State. Sure this could be in error, but we mention it for the following reason- assuming this SQ8 was driven to each destination mentioned on the CarFax with zero detours, that would total 2,519 miles. That’s 56% of total miles covered since new, simply spent moving to new homes or service appointments. Wild.

    Non-relevant statistics aside, this is a hell of a lot of car for the asking price of $87,270. We wouldn’t hesitate to bring it home and pile on miles for enjoyment rather than necessity.

    See the full listing for this Tailored Driver, here.