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Category: Features

  • Market Find: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum in Copper Orange Metallic

    Market Find: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum in Copper Orange Metallic

    What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spectrum
    Color: Copper Orange Metallic (copperorangemetallic; metallic UNI; LA2W / 3J; Volkswagen)
    Chassis:  WVWVA7AU4KW218035
    Mileage: 32,700
    Price: $31,998
    Location: Hertrich Ford of Elkton, Elkton, MD
    Listing: Link

    Though VW doesn’t have a tailor of their own, most regular readers of this website should by now know of the Golf Spektrum run of cars. Back in 2019, VW built a large collection of Golf R models painted in micro batches of unobtainium colors. These cars command a premium and are highly sought after when they come up online.

    This particular one is Copper Orange Metallic. It’s one of three painted that color for the USA and was originally sold and delivered by Smith VW in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s now showing just 32,700 miles and hasn’t traveled very far, just across the border into northern Maryland where we find it at a Ford dealership.

    Go get it Spektrum aficionados.

  • Market Find: 1997 Range Rover Vitesse in AA Yellow

    Market Find: 1997 Range Rover Vitesse in AA Yellow

    What: 1997 Range Rover 4.6 HSE Vitesse
    Color: AA Yellow (aayellow; non-metallic UNI; 559 / FMB; Land Rover)
    Chassis:  SALPV1441VA350282
    Mileage: 28,000 miles
    Current Price: $15,000 at time of publication
    Location: Costa Mesa, CA
    Listing: Bring a Trailer

    In 1997, Land Rover made a limited run Range Rover 4.6 HSE Vitesse editions. 250 were built, in either red or yellow. The high-impact yellow, as you can see here, is known as AA Yellow. It was paired with Ash Black leather.

    This example is a clean and low mileage example with just 28,000 miles logged.

  • Market Find: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 in Azzurro Blue Metallic

    Market Find: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 in Azzurro Blue Metallic

    What: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
    Color: Azzurro Blue Metallic (azzurroblumetallizzato; metallic UNI; 666010; Ferrari)
    Chassis:  12752
    Mileage: 4,700 km, 2,900 miles
    Current Price: $71,000
    Location: Woodside, CA
    Listing: Bring a Trailer

    There’s no doubt that the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is a quirky thing in the lexicon of Maranello. The only Ferrari from the factory to have ever been designed by Bertone, it’s also a rare 2+2 mid-engine configuration that was sold and badged as a Dino in Europe as this one was.

    This particular car, painted rare Azzuro Blue Metallic over white leather interior was restored in 2016 and fitted with larger 16-inch Superformance wheels that mimic a factory appearance, though with a larger diameter.

    This is a stunning and unique example of an equally unique Ferrari model. Check out more details in its listing over on Bring a Trailer.

  • Market Find: Porsche 911T Build in Gulf Blue

    Market Find: Porsche 911T Build in Gulf Blue

    What: 1973 Porsche 911 T 3.5
    Color: Paint to Sample Gulf Blue (golfblau; non-metallic UNI; 328; Porsche)
    VIN:  9113103388
    Mileage: 3,300 miles
    Bid Price: $115,000 at time of writing
    Location: Ryan Friedman Motorcars, Glen Cove, NY
    Listing: Link

    Okay, it’s a build. However, it’s a build done in an exceedingly factory-like appearance. This car began life as a 911T, though as it sits it’s a lot more widebody RSR style. And whereas modern cars painted Gulf Blue throw a nod at the rich tradition of Gulf Racing liveries on old Porsches, an old racing Porsche in Gulf Blue is a whole other level of tribute.

    The car is up for auction on Bring a Trailer, listed for sale by our friends over at Ryan Friedman Motorcars. Check it out, including the Bring a Trailer link for much, much further details on the build.

  • Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Q5 in Dragon Orange

    Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Q5 in Dragon Orange

    What: 2020 Audi Q5 45 Prestige
    Color: Audi exclusive Dragon Orange (dragonorange; metallic UNI; Y2Y; Audi)
    VIN:  WA1CNAFY8L2098117
    Mileage: 22,735 miles
    Price: $36,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Mercedes-Benz Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
    Listing: Link

    While Audi’s Dragon Orange Metallic is, or rather was, a standard color on the Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 crossovers, it wasn’t offered on the Q5. So, you might see another Audi in this color, but that doesn’t make this Q5 any less unique.

    The original owner of this car chose to compliment that orange exterior with brown interior, a standard interior color that fits well with the warm earthy tones of this car.

    Some final thoughts, this is a Prestige package Q5, the “Best” level in Audi’s Good-Better-Best content grouping schema. That it’s logged just over 20,000 miles also makes it a total find for someone seeking a unique daily driver.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Gulf Blue Boxster Spyder

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Gulf Blue Boxster Spyder

    What: 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder
    Color: Paint to Sample Gulf Blue (golfblau; non-metallic UNI; 328; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0CC2A85GS152908
    Mileage: 413 miles
    Price: $149,979
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Atlanta, GA
    Listing: Gas Motor Cars

    It seems that especially when it comes to the Porsche side of Tailored Driver, some are more adamant about getting ‘the spec’ as opposed to something they can realistically use. Take this Porsche Boxster Spyder in Paint to Sample Gulf Blue, paired with carbon buckets, carbon ceramic brakes, and a 6 speed manual. Pretty tasteful spec all in- but train your eyes on the center console. That hole you see is where the radio and air conditioning controls should reside. Now, we’ll admit that in Silicon Valley where this Driver was initially delivered, A/C may not be quite as important as you’d think and songs or navigation can be handled with any phone from the past decade. But the car wasn’t driven. Just 48 miles were on the odometer when owner 2 registered the car in South Carolina- where A/C is a must. Perhaps it makes sense then, that just under 350 miles later we find the car for sale in Georgia. Is that a bridge too far, or could you live with a heater-only, radio-less Boxster Spyder?

  • Market Find: Ipanema Blue Metallic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    Market Find: Ipanema Blue Metallic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    Color: Paint to Sample Ipanema Blue Metallic (ipanemablaumetallic; metallic UNI; 3S2 / F2; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AF2A97RS272672
    Mileage: 896 miles
    Bid at Time of Writing: $362,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Phoenix, AZ
    Listing: Bring a Trailer

    A very rare color according to Porsche Club of America’s Rennbow color wiki, Ipanema Blue Metallic was offered in 2011, making it 997 era. Today, it’s also Paint to Sample on this very sharp-looking and barely driven 2024 992 GT3 RS.

  • Market Find: Rare Shade, Low Mile, Manual 2005 Acura NSX

    Market Find: Rare Shade, Low Mile, Manual 2005 Acura NSX

    What: 2005 Acura NSX
    Color: Imola Orange Pearl (imolaorangepearl; pearl effect UNI; Y536P; Acura)
    VIN:  WUA4BCFX9P7900806
    Mileage: 13,000 miles
    Bid Price: $164,747 at time of writing
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Bethel, CT
    Listing: Bring A Trailer

    Acura didn’t have tailoring at the time this NSX was built, but we’re going to give it a pass anyway for representing an excellent and rare specification that is also low mileage and impeccably maintained from all appearances.

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

    Market Find: New Inventory Nogaro Blue Audi RS 6 performance

    What: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  WUA1DBF25SN907459
    Mileage: delivery miles
    Price: $171,700
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi of East Hartford, Hartford, CT
    Listing: Dealer Website / Facebook

    There is definitely something about an Audi RS 6 Avant painted Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue. The color is iconic, and Audi’s having blocked it for years in order to protect the 25 RS Tribute Edition cars only amped demand for it. Nowadays, it can be ordered from Audi exclusive without any hinderance beyond the usual premium for the service.

    Beyond that, whomever ordered this car definitely chose wisely on the spec. Things like RS Sport Suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control, Bang & Olufsen 3D sounds, Night Vision Assistant, Ceramic Brakes with Grey calipers, Driver Assistance, Matte Carbon Package and Executive Package all make it highly optioned. Now, throw in the RS design package plus in blue that includes blue stitching throughout, blue seatbelts and blue flecked carbon and you have something really special.

    Better yet, it’s new and ready for delivery.

    Hat tip to Peter Stanek at the dealership who shared the car on Facebook with more of his own photos that are higher-resolution than that of the dealership website. Peter works at Audi of East Hartford, so we’d suggest you do him a solid and inquire with him directly. His information can be found via the Facebook link also listed above, or ask for him when you call the store.

  • Market Find: Great Spec Meyers Manx Dune Buggy on Cars and Bids

    Market Find: Great Spec Meyers Manx Dune Buggy on Cars and Bids

    What: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle Title with 2025 Meyers Manx Build
    Color: Big Sur Blue (unknown source)
    VIN: 115345324
    Mileage: 4 miles
    Current Bid: $30,000 at time of writing
    CarFax: N/A
    Location: Charlotte, NC
    Auction listing: Link

    Kit cars as tailored drivers? We think the Meyers Manx qualifies. The team at Meyers Manx is bringing back the brand with some amazing products and plenty of special options to make tailored builds. On the other end of the spectrum, there are still individuals and dealers creating new builds of their own.

    Take for example this fresh build listed on Cars and Bids. It’s a great mechanical spec paired with a beautiful exterior/interior combination of Big Sur Blue (unspecified source, but likely the standard color by the same name from Meyers Manx) and plaid seats. Seems like it’d make an excellent option for a Summer 2025 daily driver.