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Category: Color Check

  • Is this Violet / Rubystar S/T the Definition of Aquired Taste?

    Is this Violet / Rubystar S/T the Definition of Aquired Taste?

    Porsche Centre North Toronto made waves this week when they shard photos of a recent 911 S/T arrival in their showroom. Specced by Marty @OneMan1138, this S/T is laden with Sonderwunsch special wishes touches in a way that’s highly attention-grabbing and likely also polarizing.

    The basic specs provided by Porsche Centre North Toronto are these. The car includes 44 bespoke options, including most obviously the color scheme in Ultra Violet, Ruby Star Classic and Racing Yellow. As you can see from inside shots, the interior follows along on the colors and the theme.

    First up, Porsche Ultra Violet (ultraviolett; non-metallic UNI; M4A / G7; Porsche) is a 911 GT3 RS color from the 991 era. Ruby Star Classic a.k.a. Rubystone Red (sternrubin; non-metallic UNI; 82N; Porsche) is effectively a hot pink that was a 964-era Carrera Cup color that has remained a cult classic since its inception. The two together are an interesting pair in their own right, though throw in Racing Yellow (renngelb; non-metallic UNI; 1S1 / P3; Porsche) and the net effect goes so much further.

    The car, known as “ONEMAN”, isn’t for sale. We’re classifying it in our Market Find – Acquired Taste section in addition to color check because it is such an opinion-generating build. Congratulations to Marty on the new S/T. We hope it’s everything you expected, and it is truly unforgettable.

  • Color Check: BMW Individual M5 in Daytona Violet Metallic

    Color Check: BMW Individual M5 in Daytona Violet Metallic

    One of our favorite brands is BMW, not just because they build ultimate driving machines, but because BMW M and their social media accounts have the generous habit of sharing excellent photography of their latest models in BMW Individual specifications. Latest amongst them we found is this BMW M5 (type G90) posted to Facebook.

    Alas, it’s not embeddable, so we are including the photos in this story and a link can be found HERE.

    AS for BMW Individual Daytona Violet Metallic (daytonaviolett; metallic; 283; BMW), it needs no introduction. It’s been a longtime favorite in the BMW Individual catalogue and for good reason. It also looks great on the G90.

  • Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 3 Sportback in Daytona Grey Polar Matte Effect

    Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 3 Sportback in Daytona Grey Polar Matte Effect

    It’s fair to say that Audi’s Daytona Grey is relatively ubiquitous. The shade has been offered on so many models, usually bearing “RS” nomenclature… but not always. It’s handsome, but commonality has a way of eroding a paint color’s appeal when considering a tailored build. We’d guess Daytona is fairly on the wane at Audi exclusive, but Daytona Grey Matte is something altogether different.

    Why’s Daytona Grey Matte so appealing? Well, for starters it’s a metallic that gives it some extra punch. More importantly, while dark, it’s enough of a shade lighter than black that it pairs so effectively with gloss black optics.

    Murdering out a Daytona Grey Matte car is subtle and yet so appealing, making the gloss black details pop, while the matte finish brings into focus every character line of the car. On the most recent RS 3 body, this adds a surprising level of richness.

    This is also an RS 3 Sportback. We don’t get this car in North America, and that’s a bit of a shame. On the A3 family, the RS 3 isn’t exactly a Sportback like say an A5 or an A7. It’s instead something like an Avant, but not as long. Think of it like hatchback with a low roofline and you get the picture. To us, this is a most modern interpretation of the Lancia Delta Integrale package… and we’re good with that.

    Check out more on this car via the post Audi Sport made on Facebook HERE.

  • Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 6 in Dragon Orange

    Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 6 in Dragon Orange

    We’ve got one last car from German Audi dealer Scherer Sport to highlight their mix of RS 6 performance wealth… at least until they share a few more. For this particular RS 6 performance, the specification turns to a color introduced with the market arrival of the pre-facelift Audi Q8 range.

    That color is Dragon Orange Metallic (drachenorange; metallic Uni; LY2Y / Y4; Audi). This was a stock color on the Q8 range, meaning that even though it had a relatively low take rate it still can be found with some regularity on Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 specimens.

    However, it’s rare as an Audi exclusive decision so finding it on an RS 6 is a fresh take on a familiar hue. It’s also not Samoa Orange, Ipanema Brown or Solar/Glut Orange, more typical amber hues from Audi exclusive. By our measure, that makes this RS 6 performance decidedly unique.

  • Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Riviera Blue

    Color Check: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Riviera Blue

    As mentioned yesterday, Germany’s Scherer Sport dealership has a building full of Audi RS 6 Avants. According to a recent Facebook post, they claim to have over 40 RS 6 Avants available at a promotional price. Amongst them is this very striking color combination.

    On the outside is Riviera Blue (rivierablau; non-metallic Uni; LP3G; Audi). Inside, this specification continues to strike a bold pose with light Diamond Silver Leather paired with Alaska Blue contrast stitching.

    The last time Scherer Sport ran this sort of promotion, headlining with a gaggle of Audi R8s, it coincided with the end of production of Audi’s mid-engine supercar. We know the launch of the A6 replacement is imminent (Mach 4 via ooooIYKYK.com). Given the proximity of that reveal, it’s quite possible the RS 6 Avant is nearing its production end.

    Get them while they’re hot. The C9 Audi RS 6 is expected to be a hybrid, which means added weight. Though the RS 6 Avant is no clubsport lightweight, we’re told the M5 Touring is over 400 lbs heavier.

  • Color Check: RS 6 performance in Audi Oak Green Metallic

    Color Check: RS 6 performance in Audi Oak Green Metallic

    Since the Audi showroom operated by Scherer Sport is in Germany and not in the USA, we’re not running this as a market find. Nevertheless, this Frankfurt-area Audi dealer appears to have a showroom full of new RS 6 Avants that is worth paying attention to as posted on their Facebook Page.

    At the front of that lineup, quite literally, is this example in Oak Green Pearl Effect (oakgrünperleffekt; metallic uni; Q82; Audi). Not to be confused with Porsche’s Oak Green Metallic that we’ve also seen painted on Audi exclusive commissions, the Audi take on Oak Green tends to be a little less dark and a little more gold.

    Scherer doesn’t confirm interior details on this car, though it appears to be a tailored Audi exclusive specification on the inside. It’s primarily black, though features accents including bolster panels in Cognac. This is a guess though, so those particularly interested in the interior specification should reach out to Scherer directly HERE.

  • When You Build a Mint Green 911 GT3 RS and It’s All About the Interior

    When You Build a Mint Green 911 GT3 RS and It’s All About the Interior

    It’s hard to imagine building a brand new Porsche 911 GT 3 RS in Paint to Sample Mint Green (mintgrün; non-metallic UNI; 22R; Porsche) and yet all anyone wants to do is talk about the interior, but that’s exactly the case with this elfer going through pre-delivery at Porsche Colorado Springs and shared to Facebook HERE.

    Imagine the task. You already know you’ve chosen one of the most iconic 964-era Carrera Cup colors, a color amongst an era that also established as greats the likes of Rubystar / Rubystone and Maritime Blue. Now, pick an interior to top that, and don’t do anything dumb like choosing a leather color that only has a shot of being cool in an ironic sense.

    How do you do it? Well, if you’re this particular Porsche Colorado Springs Client, you lean into CXX special wishes and dig into unexpected classic tones and patterned fabric. Light grey leather is the name of the game here, over sport buckets with centers in Pepita houndstooth.

    That’s unexpected, because Pepita tends to get paired with black, or maybe brown on rare occasions. Not only does it look amazing on light grey, it might serve to wear a bit better than had the whole seat been done in such a lightly toned hide.

    Kudos to Porsche Colorado Springs for sharing this. And, kudos to the builder who created this specification. With so many Paint to Sample and Sonderwunsch GT3 RS examples out there, it’s getting harder and harder to wow those of us who feel sometimes like we’ve seen it all before. No question though, this car has done just that.

  • Color Check: Audi exclusive RS e-tron GT in Azure Purple Pearl

    Color Check: Audi exclusive RS e-tron GT in Azure Purple Pearl

    The Audi Forum Neckarsulm is home base for Audi exclusive, boasting a large showroom of some of the latest and craziest capabilities of Audi’s in-house tailor. In as much, the Audi Deutschland Facebook Page is generally on the spot to share a brief gallery of the more noteworthy entries to this very special showroom. This month, it’s the latest RS e-tron GT performance with striking Azure Purple Pearl (azurepurpleperleffekt; metallic; 8Q6; Audi).

    Azure Purple isn’t a common purple from Audi, not like Merlin Purple or Velvet Purple that we tend to see a lot more often. Here, it’s paired the Bicolor Audi exclusive design package interior in black and Calendula Yellow.

    Opposites on the color spectrum, purple and yellow are always a striking combination. The pairing is a bold statement, and one that looks particularly good when combined with the RS e-tron GT performance’s optional forged carbon fiber trim on the exterior.

    It looks like the Facebook post in question isn’t set up for embedding and sharing. We’ve added each of the photos below. Also find them at Audi Deutschland’s Facebook Page and make sure to give them a follow.

  • Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Twilight Purple

    Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Twilight Purple

    Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers. 

    We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II christened ‘Pioneer’. It’s finished in Twilight Purple Pearl II (twilightpurple; pearl uni; 4E1K / F48 / K9C; Rolls-Royce).

    There’s no doubt that a deep medium purple like Twilight Purple Pearl is a bold choice on such an opulent car as the Cullinan. It will be noticed everywhere it goes, with no chance of stealth or flying under the radar. It is an unquestionably rich hue.

    Rolls-Royce didn’t detail the rest of the spec on ‘Pioneer’, but it’s clear the multi-tone purple interior is as bold as the exterior.

  • Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Scala Red

    Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Scala Red

    Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers. 

    We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II christened ‘Protagonist’. It’s finished in Monteverde (scalaredmetallic; metallic uni; R97; Rolls-Royce).

    Though not officially sited, the deep red of Rolls-Royce’s Scale Red Metallic is spot-on similar to the trademark red carpets and curtains that adorn the interior of Milan’s Teatro Alla Scala that dates back to 1778.

    Interestingly, the theatre has a unique history with Rolls-Royce. According to the Museo Teatrale Alla Scala, on the night of August 15th, 1943 the theatre sustained considerable damage from an air raid carried out by the Royal Air Force. Bombers used in those runs were comprised of Lancasters and Halifaxes that would have both been powered by Rolls-Royce Merline engines.

    It is said that reconstruction of the Scala theatre began with an unusual concert amidst the wreckage, with the orchestra seated in front of the curtain and the audience seated on ordinary chairs. The theatre was rapidly rebuilt and was reopened less than three years later on May 11, 1946.

    Could that be the reason this Rolls-Royce has been christened ‘Protagonist’? That’s unclear, but it makes for a great story paying a nod to European history that is not so black and white as this Cullinan’s interior.