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  • Largest Fleet of Bespoke Bentley Flying Spurs Commissioned by World Class Resort

    Largest Fleet of Bespoke Bentley Flying Spurs Commissioned by World Class Resort

    • Nine bespoke Flying Spurs take pride of place as The Galaxy Macau’s chauffeur-driven house cars
    • Personalised, luxury sedans prepared by Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke division
    • Striking visual signature in Pale Brodgar exterior paint with bespoke craftsmanship
    • Hand-crafted interiors include unique Mulliner quilt patterns, special embroidery and hotel specific details, distinguishing the fleet of nine vehicles
    • This latest commission reflects the growing appeal for Bentley within the luxury hospitality industry for chauffeur-driven travel

    [source: Bentley]

    Crewe, England – Bentley Motors proudly announces its latest global collaboration with a leading luxury hotel, underscoring the growing demand for luxury, chauffeur-driven experiences. The Galaxy Hotel in Macau, China – one of the world’s largest Forbes double five-star properties – has taken delivery of the largest fleet of bespoke Flying Spur Mulliner sedans to date with an official handover ceremony at the hotel on 29 April. The nine handcrafted four-door Bentleys extend the resort’s legacy of superlative transport and bespoke luxury experiences, providing guests with a seamless blend of performance, elegance, and unparalleled craftsmanship.

    Mulliner – Bentley Motors’ bespoke division – continues to set the standard in handcrafted automotive luxury. The Flying Spur Mulliner offers a striking visual distinction, combining bespoke craftsmanship with the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain as standard. The Galaxy Hotel collaborated with the team at Mulliner to meticulously design the luxury sedans, offering a sense of timeless elegance crafted at the renowned Dream Factory in Crewe.

    The Pinnacle in Automotive Craftsmanship
    The new Flying Spur Mulliner is built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, endowing it with a breadth of capabilities. Capable of serene, silent progress in pure EV mode, the four-door sedan can travel for up to 47 miles (76 km), ideal for Zero Emission Zones or city travel, and with CO2 emissions 90 per cent lower than the previous generation Flying Spur Speed. The full electric mode can be deployed at speeds of up to 87 mph / 140 km/h, with throttle applications of up to 75 per cent for a quiet and refined driving experience.    

    The Mulliner versions define the pinnacle of the Bentley Flying Spur. On the exterior, the Pale Brodgar Mulliner paintwork is detailed with the signature emblem of The Galaxy Hotel, stenciled and hand-painted on the two front doors of each sedan. Custom Galaxy Hotel puddle lamps have also been commissioned to welcome guests as they step inside the cabin.

    An Elegant Interior with Attention to Detail
    In the interior, all four seats come specified with Wellness Seating as standard. This includes Seat Auto Climate and Postural Adjust, which measures and maintains the perfect body temperature via zoned heating and ventilation, and soothingly and seamlessly varies the pressure on the occupants’ muscles throughout their journey to ensure fatigue is minimised. The attention to detail is highlighted further with hand stitched logos of The Galaxy Hotel to the seats. The rear passenger doors open to reveal a further hand stitched emblem detail that tucks away neatly once the Soft-Close Doors shut effortlessly.

    Luxury Journeys
    Following the successful collaboration with The Peninsula London which saw four Bentayga hybrids become part of their in-house chauffeur fleet. Building on this relationship, The Peninsula Hong Kong commissioned a further eight Bentayga EWB Azures, now part of its house car offering. The Galaxy Macau Hotel, now securing the largest fleet of Flying Spurs in one location, reflects the growing appeal of Bentley among luxury hotels, who increasingly view the marque as the ultimate expression of refined, chauffeur-driven travel.

    About Bentley
    From W.O. Bentley, who founded Bentley Motors in 1919, to the current team of over 4,000 dedicated colleagues, the company’s extraordinary cars have always been designed and built by exceptional people using only the finest of materials. From modest beginnings, Bentley has moved from strength to strength – in a relentless pursuit of both luxury and performance. W.O.’s vision continues to guide Bentley’s beliefs, actions and ambitions. Located in Crewe, England and owned by the Volkswagen Group since 1998, Bentley Motors remains the definitive British luxury car company, crafting the world’s most desirable high performance grand tourers. Bentley’s colleagues design, engineer and handcraft five bespoke models: Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Bentayga EWB. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations and engineering expertise is unique to Bentley. The luxury marque is creating a future driven by new technologies, materials, fuels and skills, in the pursuit of a progressive, new world: one in which the highest levels of luxury mobility are achieved with sustainable methods. The company’s Beyond100+ strategy promises to revolutionise the company to be exclusively electric from 2035.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow RS 7

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow RS 7

    What: 2016 Audi RS 7
    Color: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow (Vegasgelb; metallic UNI; LZ1A; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAW2AFC8GN903802
    Mileage: 40,906 miles
    Price: $54,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Acton, MA
    Listing: Acton Auto Boutique

    When a new Tailored Driver gains our attention, we find it impossible to not at least briefly try to put ourselves in the shoes of the original owner. Through that lens this RS 7 finished in Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow is an incredibly interesting proposition when you take a moment to review the CarFax. Ordered in Greenwich and seeming splitting its time between fancy Connecticut and Santa Barbara, the prior owner surely lives a life of luxury. But neither of these places exactly scream “Vegas Yellow” RS 7 to us. It’s got us wondering- was this owned by the trust funder in their Robert Graham button down causing a ruckus? Or was it simply a hedge funder with a sense of humor? Either way, this Tailored Driver presents a great opportunity in the secondhand market for someone looking to enter the fold.

  • Market Find: Audi e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet

    Market Find: Audi e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet

    What: 2021 Audi e-tron
    Color: Porsche Ultra Violet (ultraviolet; non-metallic UNI; M4A / G7; Porsche)
    VIN:  WA1VAAGEXMB039953
    Mileage: 22,296 miles
    Price: $34,999
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Seattle, Seattle, WA
    Listing: Link

    Looking for an EV to match your 991-era GT3 RS in Porsche Ultra Violet? Okay, that may be an obscure ask, so we’ll put it a different way. Looking for an affordable EV daily driver with highly unique paint color? This Audi exclusive e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet may fit the bill.

    We do note what looks like a few visual modifications – nothing extreme, but something factory original fixators may want to revisit. Not the gold vertical struts on the grille and also what looks like a gold stripe along the side sill. An e-tron would have orange/gold coloring on the e-tron badge found on the quarter panels that is stock however.

    Special thanks to the always resourceful braintrust that is our Audi exclusive Classifieds Group on Facebook. Thanks for the tip Anthony Vito and credit for confirming the car was originally sold through Audi Beverly Hills (because of course) Kathleen Jane.

  • Market Find: Rosso Winner Ferrari 512TR in Belgium

    Market Find: Rosso Winner Ferrari 512TR in Belgium

    What: 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
    Color: Rosso Winner (rossocorsa metallic UNI; 229120; Ferrari)
    VIN:  undisclosed
    Mileage: 55,588 km, 34,540 miles
    Price: €279,950
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Oldtimerfarm BV, Aalter, Belgium
    Listing: Link

    There’s something about a unique car from a time when acquiring something tailored wasn’t just a matter of chatting up a sales guy at a dealer and wandering into a lounge where all your options are laid out readily in front of you. Yes, it’s not always that easy today, but it was much harder back in the day… say 1992, when this very unique 512 TR was manufactured.

    Rare paint? Check. Rosso Winner, a deep dark cabernet of a red that doesn’t look a thing like every other red Testarossa on the planet. Now, add in tone-on-tone red leather interior for good measure and you have something particularly tasteful? Don’t like a red-on-red Ferrari? Too bad. Literally every F40 that hasn’t been re-trimmed or sold to the Sultan of Brunei is red-over-red. Alas, none are Rosso Winner over red. That’s a shame.

  • Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi TT RS

    Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi TT RS

    What: 2018 Audi TT RS Coupé
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  Undisclosed
    Mileage: 28,500
    Price: $75,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Pottsville, PA
    Listing: Facebook

    If you’re looking for a car that’s never been modified, this car probably isn’t for you. That said, the folks who are into Audi’s turbocharged 5-cylinder models like the TT RS are probably aware and attracted to a built car. While photos are limited, we can clearly see tuning going on under the hood and negative camber on the wheels. The listing doesn’t give details, but it states 0 miles on a freshly rebuilt engine.

    This car is one of Audi’s most desirable models (TT RS) in one of Audi’s most desirable colors (Nogaro Blue). If the owner’s info is correct, it’s also one of just two Nogaro Blue TT RS delivered either to America or at least to America in 2018.

  • Market Find: “Blackwatch Commission” Singer Classic Study Says No Thanks to Woven Leather

    Market Find: “Blackwatch Commission” Singer Classic Study Says No Thanks to Woven Leather

    What: 1990 Porsche 911
    Color: Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZLS405318
    Mileage: delivery miles
    Price: Sealed Bid
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    The Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer you see here was completed just a few months ago in January 2025 and is virtually new. Built to Singer’s Classic Study formula, the “Black Watch Commission” was built to harken classic Porsches, something you can especially see in the decision to go with tartan seats versus the typical Singer Classic treatment of woven leather.

    Other spec includes titanium exhaust, Öhlins suspension, carbon fiber roof, carbon ceramic roof and more. The car is built to UK specification, but with left-hand drive. The Porsche Oak Green Metallic paint pairs well with satin nickel finished Fuchs style wheels.

    Since the car is so freshly completed (and apparently never delivered), the new owner will benefit from the typical 12-month warranty Singer offers.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive District Green SQ8

    Market Find: Audi exclusive District Green SQ8

    What: 2023 Audi SQ8
    Color: Audi exclusive District Green (metallic UNI; LX6M; Audi)
    VIN: WA1AWBF15PD030803
    Mileage: 18,035
    Price: $79,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi West Covina
    Dealer listing: Link

    Consider this of an elder sibling wearing the younger’s clothes- which admittedly doesn’t always pan out. This Tailored SQ8 is finished in Audi exclusive District Green, which is generally found on the A/S5 and Q/SQ5 models as a traditionally optioned hue. In this case, the greenish-yellow paint works incredibly well to create a distinct SQ8 without removing the grown up appeal. While not the first Green we’d have chosen for our own hypothetical SQ8, we find this to be a refreshing experiment as opposed to the more common Goodwood and Oak greens.

  • Introducing the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    Introducing the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    • Singer’s latest services incorporate a state-of-the-art, 420HP, naturally aspirated flat six, restored and developed by Singer with engineering from Cosworth.
    • Inspired by the rare wide-body variant of the 911 Carrera from the 1980s, and focused on captivating, high-performance sports driving on road and track.
    • Reborn flat six, based on the Type 964’s engine, with 4.0L capacity, 4-valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, water-cooled cylinder heads and air-cooled cylinders.
    • Restored around the original Type 964 monocoque, with chassis strengthening developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
    • Latest generation ABS, traction control, and electronic stability control, developed with Bosch, combined with selectable drive modes, a manual six-speed gearbox and rear-wheel drive.
    • Four-way, remotely adjustable dampers with electronic damping control for precise sports handling.
    • A big-hearted, naturally aspirated sports car, restored, reimagined and reborn at the request of each owner, with a focus on beauty, craftsmanship and innovation.
    • The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.

    [source: Singer Vehicle Design]

    LOS ANGELES – The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer represents the latest services from Singer, the California-based luxury specialist that restores and reimagines classic Porsche 911s in collaboration with their owners.

    Rob Dickinson: Singer’s Founder, Executive Chairman and Creative Director explains:
    In the 1980’s you could order a new 911 Carrera with the pumped-up bodywork of the Turbo but powered by the company’s latest, naturally aspirated flat six. It became known as the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Our services reference this car and celebrate the era with a vision for an ultimate, naturally aspirated, G model 911, reimagined for the twenty-first century. At its heart is a remarkable flat-six, bringing together our learnings from the last fifteen years, and adding variable valve timing for the first time.

    Notes Mazen Fawaz, Singer’s Chief Strategy Officer:
    “Together with owners we’re celebrating the heritage of the Porsche 911, both for those who read every press report about their hero cars as kids, and for those who were too young to know about these incredible machines the first time around. We only work with the best, so we’ve developed partnerships with companies that have built their reputations at the very highest levels of motorsport and the automotive world. We’re committed to ensuring that every car restored by Singer is an analogue jewel – beautiful and captivating to drive above all else.”

    The restoration process
    The process begins when the owner of a Porsche 911 (Type 964) sends their car to Singer with the request to carry out a personalized restoration. Originally manufactured by Porsche more than thirty years ago, these sports cars have been on the road ever since, covering thousands of miles in the hands of many drivers.

    The first step of the restoration involves the owner’s car being carefully disassembled. The interior is removed, as is the exterior bodywork and all mechanical components, until the steel monocoque (chassis) is revealed. The chassis is painstakingly assessed, cleaned, and prepared so that it is in optimal condition for the next stages of restoration. During this phase, chassis strengthening, developed in consultation with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, is applied to enhance the rigidity of the original Type 964 monocoque.

    Engine and transmission
    The engine in a 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer draws on long experience with the 911 and learnings from the DLS program, where the company’s first four-valve cylinder head was born. This expertise allows Singer to continue exploring the performance potential of the Type 964’s iconic flat-six, on behalf of its clients, through a continuous process of careful optimization and the development of a revised four-valve cylinder head. Singer have jointly developed the execution of this engine with Cosworth, who have deployed their unparalleled experience, specifically in the areas of variable valve timing, combustion chamber design and intake and exhaust path.

    The engine represents multiple firsts. It is the first engine restored for a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer to feature variable valve timing, optimizing drivability at low speeds, and power at high revs. It is also the first naturally aspirated engine restored by Singer to use water-cooled cylinder heads combined with air-cooled cylinders, utilizing learnings from the DLS Turbo program.

    Together, these features help the 4.0L flat-six to develop 420HP and broaden the torque delivery across a wider range of engine speeds, while enabling owners in a growing range of countries to restore their cars through Singer’s services.

    The engine will rev to over 8000 rpm and, to encourage drivers to explore that range, an optimized, six-speed, manual gearbox can be specified, sending power to the rear wheels. A raised gear shifter may be specified with an exposed shift mechanism, underlining the engineering craftsmanship. A newly developed titanium exhaust system provides free breathing for the flat-six and its famous soundtrack.

    Says Dickinson:
    “Porsche offered the option of a wide-bodied, naturally aspirated G model 911 Carrera for drivers in the 1980s. The Super Sport Equipment package was intended for what Porsche described as ‘the connoisseur of high performance’, incorporating uprated brakes and suspension along with its purposeful appearance. If you wanted a whale tail you could have one, if you didn’t, that was possible too. We’ve used this as inspiration for our latest services and as a home for this special engine. Hans Mezger’s masterpiece – restored, reimagined and reborn – is at the heart of the car.”

    Chassis
    On behalf of owners, Singer joined forces with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, the high-performance engineering arm of Red Bull Technology Group, to increase the strength and torsional rigidity of the original 964 chassis through the restoration process.

    Red Bull Advanced Technologies assessed the 964 chassis using their world-class capabilities in simulation and structural analysis. Their work led to the development of a chassis strengthening system, using composite and steel reinforcement, applied to the 964 monocoque at the beginning of the restoration process.

    The original Type 964 monocoque remains at the heart of the car, augmented with this strengthening to provide an optimized foundation for each subsequent stage of the restoration, with increased rigidity benefitting handling, braking and overall refinement.

    Heritage and cutting edge
    Singer’s experience with carbon fibre enables careful balancing of iconic DNA with cutting-edge engineering and material science. While inspired by the G model cars of the 1980s, the bodywork is reimagined for aesthetic and functional performance. The use of carbon fibre allows reduced mass and enhanced stiffness, further sharpening dynamic responses in the manner that Singer’s clients have come to expect.

    Inspired by the Super Sport Equipment available in period, the carbon fiber body accommodates wide front and rear bodywork. A deep front spoiler optimizes cooling and airflow at the front of the car, while intakes in the leading edges of the rear fenders direct cooling air to the engine compartment.

    The 911 Carrera could be specified in period with or without the famous whale tail rear wing, and Singer’s restoration services allow today’s drivers the same choice. A fixed wing or speed-activated wing manage airflow over the rear of the car for stability at speed. High-performance auxiliary driving lights may also be specified, rising from the front hood when activated and folding down flush when not in use.

    Ground control
    In common with the 911 Carrera cars in period, the dynamic performance of the engine is enhanced with a sophisticated approach to suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres, enabling drivers to cover ground rapidly, where the conditions allow.

    Suspension developed for Singer’s turbocharged services provides the foundation for compliant, sporting handling. New, four-way adjustable dampers with electronic damping control can be adjusted from the driver’s seat and incorporate a nose lift system.
    Carbon ceramic brakes developed through the DLS services may be specified, sitting behind 18” centre-lock wheels, providing deep reserves of stopping power.

    Tyre technology has developed dramatically since the end of the twentieth century and the use of the latest Michelin Pilot Sport tyres allows the restored car to transmit its power effectively to the road. The driver may select from five drive modes (Road, Sport, Track, Off and Weather) to adjust the levels of intervention from the traction control and electronic stability control, depending on the road conditions and their own capabilities.

    Driver-focused interior
    Singer’s restoration and modification services enable owners to personalize the interior presentation of their car according to their personal preferences, through bespoke paint, leather, and material finishes. Lightweight sports or track seats may be requested, providing the perfect driving position in combination with the raised gear shifter mechanism.

    In front of the driver, the familiar 911 instrument layout is reimagined, with hand-built gauges bringing high-watchmaking standards into the cabin. Singer’s mastery of traditional leatherworking techniques allows owners to request stitched and burnished leather seams throughout the cabin for the first time. Technology is incorporated with restraint, allowing for discrete navigation and phone connectivity.

    Personalization
    As with every Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer, the two cars featured in this press release have been personalized by their owners, according to their individual requirements.

    Specification overview – as inspiration for an owner with a touring focus:

    • Type 964 chassis
    • Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Celeste Passalacqua with speed-activated rear wing
    • 4.0L, four-valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated flat-six with variable valve timing
    • Six-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel drive
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • 18” centre-lock wheels in white
    • Interior presented in Mars Pink with stitched and burnished leather seams
    • Sports seats with velvet corduroy centres
    • Air-conditioning, navigation and Car Play connectivity

    Specification overview – as inspiration for an owner with a sports focus:

    • Type 964 chassis
    • Lightweight carbon fibre bodywork in Giallo Segnale with fixed rear wing, sports-focused front splitter and high-performance auxiliary driving lights
    • 4.0L, four-valves per cylinder, naturally aspirated flat-six with variable valve timing
    • Six-speed manual transmission
    • Rear-wheel drive
    • Carbon-ceramic braking system
    • 18” centre-lock wheels in white
    • Interior in Black with stitched and burnished leather seams, and Interferenza cloth.
    • Lightweight track seats and rear cross-brace
    • Air-conditioning, navigation and Car Play connectivity

    For ultimate freedom of choice, the owner may specify both sets of front and rear bodywork, with a bespoke flight case, allowing their car’s configuration to be changed as required.

    Testing
    Singer’s restoration services are proven through a rigorous development schedule. Test cars complete thousands of miles of intensive evaluation at some of the most famous automotive proving grounds in the world, including Millbrook in the UK, IDIADA in Spain, Nardo in Italy and the Nürburgring in Germany, where TÜV certification for Singer’s services is carried out.

    Price and availability
    Each restoration is unique. Every owner shares their personal preferences and requirements for bespoke engineering as part of the process of working with Singer to personalize their own 911. Prices for Singer’s restoration services are dependent on the specification requested by each car’s owner. The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer will be limited to just 100 commissions.

    Customer experience
    Singer’s clientèle includes the most discerning and sophisticated drivers in the world. They are supported through the specification, restoration and ownership experience by a world-class team of experts at Singer. In a growing number of markets around the world, local support is available to owners through the company’s Global Partner Network (GPN), incorporating some of the most experienced automotive specialists in the world. GPN support is available in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    Notes About Singer

    The correct naming for previous restoration services by Singer is as follows:
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic (first presented in 2009)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS (first presented in 2018)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Turbo (first presented in 2022)
    Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo (first presented in 2023)

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    About Singer
    Founded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy expressed as A Relentless
    Pursuit of Excellence
    . The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies:

    • A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution.
    • A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars.
    • Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details.
    • A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist.

    Singer’s automotive services enable owners to restore beautiful, analogue sports cars for the road and track.

    Singer Quick Timeline:
    2009 – Company founded; first restoration presented at Monterey Car Week
    2014 – First all-wheel-drive and Targa restorations completed
    2017 – Singer Reimagined watch company launched
    2018 – DLS services presented
    2022 – Classic Turbo services presented
    2023 – DLS Turbo services presented
    2025 – Introduction of Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer

    We would also like to draw your attention to the following information about Singer:
    Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only.

  • Mercedes-AMG Presents Special Edition for New F1 Movie

    Mercedes-AMG Presents Special Edition for New F1 Movie

    • Mercedes-AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition” exclusively limited to 52 units worldwide
    • Mercedes-AMG supported the film crew with Formula 1® team expertise and current AMG models
    • Apple Original Films’new movie F1,starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, premieres this year
    • Global co-promotion campaign accompanying the film’s release in theatres

    [source: Mercedes-Benz]

    This year, movie theatres will be the hot spot for Formula 1® fans worldwide when the film of the summer, F1,starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, hits the big screen. Filmed at actual Formula 1® races around the world, the film will deliver authentic racing action combined with equally compelling characters and a powerful story. As an official promotional partner of Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, Mercedes‑AMG supported the film crew with F1® team expertise as well as performance vehicles and sports cars from its current portfolio. Off the racetrack, an AMG SL, G-class and GT are featured on screen. The Mercedes‑AMG Official FIA F1® Safety Car and Medical Car were also provided for use in the movie, in action. A global co-promotion campaign in AMG’s core markets supporting the movie’s release will round off the partnership.

    At the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes‑AMG presents the highly exclusive special edition 2026 AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition” ahead of the film’s release. It features numerous unique design elements and equipment details that closely mirror the design from the film’s fictional APXGP Formula 1® team. The Mercedes‑AMG GT combines a highly dynamic driving experience with everyday practicality. Advanced technology such as AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active roll stabilization, active rear-axle steering and active aerodynamics deliver precise handling. The sporty coupe also features a 577-hp Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. The exclusive AMG sports car architecture with its sophisticated bonded aluminum body structure allows for a spacious interior with available 2+2 seating and generous cargo space.

    “F1 brilliantly intertwines the fictional APXGP team with the real-world Formula 1®. The thrilling storyline and realistic race footage will set moviegoers’ hearts racing. We’re excited to showcase our performance vehicles, including the dynamic AMG GT, in this high-performance setting. With the exclusive APXGP Edition, we’re creating a limited number of GTs that blend AMG’s excitement with the cinematic masterpiece F1.”

    Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and

    Head of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class & Mercedes-Maybach divisions

    F1 stars Brad Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1®, alongside Damson Idris as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional race team on the grid. The movie was shot during real-life Grand Prix weekends as the team competed against the titans of the sport. The star-studded cast also includes Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award winner Javier Bardem, Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies, Emmy Award nominee Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.

    Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directed and produced the film alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Co-producers were Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment, and Lewis Hamilton under the auspices of his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The movie was made in collaboration with Formula 1® and the F1® community, including the ten Formula 1® teams and their drivers, the FIA and race promoters. Copper CEO Penni Thow served as executive producer.

    F1 will be distributed in theatres around the world and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures, opening in theatres in North America on June 27, 2025, and internationally beginning on June 25, 2025.

    Special model in the livery of the movie’s fictional Formula 1® team

    The “APXGP Edition,” strictly limited to just 52 vehicles globally, is closely based on the movie and showcases a special APXGP Edition paint finish. Numerous APXGP-specific designs have been painstakingly applied by hand based on the F1® film car’s paintwork. Amongst others, Race Gold accents can be seen on the surround of the AMG-specific radiator grille, front fenders (with checkered flag design), side sills, rear apron and rear diffuser blade.

    The 21-inch AMG Forged Cross-Spoke wheels are also painted in matte Race Gold. The black brake calipers of the AMG High Performance Carbon Ceramic Brake System with six-piston fixed calipers at the front and one-piston floating calipers at the rear provide a powerful contrast.

    The AMG Carbon Fiber package with front splitter, side sill trims, rear diffuser, and in conjunction with the AMG Aerodynamics package, a fixed rear wing on the trunk lid in high quality carbon fiber emphasizes the connection to motorsport. The AMG Extended Night Package also enhances the unique exterior of the “APXGP Edition” with elements finished in black chrome including radiator grille, AMG crest, model badging and Mercedes star at the rear of the vehicle. An AMG fuel filler cap in silver chrome with AMG lettering further emphasizes the vehicle’s sporty character.

    Numerous exclusive details in Race Gold are also highlighted throughout the interior. The AMG Performance seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather/microfiber and customized with gold contrast stitching. The AMG trim elements in carbon fiber with gold-colored threads compliment the heated AMG Performance steering wheel in microfiber with black 12 o’clock markings and gold stitching. This contrast stitching also extends to the door panels, instrument panel and center armrest. The MANUFAKTUR door sill trims with AMG lettering are anodized black and with gold illumination. The AMG floor mats feature a leather insert embroidered with the “APXGP” logo in Race Gold. The “Limited Edition 1 of 52” badge in the center console underscores the exclusivity of the special model.

    The Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound System with 15 speakers and 1,170-watt system output is included among the edition’s extensive equipment. AMG TRACK PACE captures a wealth of data when driving on the racetrack. A lift system on the front axle can be used to raise the vehicle for additional clearance over speed bumps and steep driveways.

    Each AMG GT 63 “APXGP Edition” also includes a custom, edition-specific AMG Indoor Car Cover with a breathable outer skin made of tear-resistant synthetic fiber fabric and an antistatic inner fabric made of flannel.

    About Mercedes-Benz USA
    Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse lineup in the luxury segment with 18 model lines ranging from the sporty GLA SUV to the flagship S-Class and the dynamic all-electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz. MBUSA is also responsible for Mercedes-Benz Vans in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com and www.mbvans.com. To learn more about all Mercedes-Benz entities in North America, visit group.mercedes-benz.com/northamerica.

  • Market Find: 911 Cup-Inspired Porsche Paint to Sample Signal Yellow GT3

    Market Find: 911 Cup-Inspired Porsche Paint to Sample Signal Yellow GT3

    What: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Signal Yellow (signalgelb; non-metallic UNI; R1007 / 6823 / 114 / 7272; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A98JS175624
    Mileage: 18,776
    Price: $345,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Porsche San Francisco
    Dealer listing: Link

    Some of us a are more, well, thorough than others when it comes to the Tailored Driver ethos. Paint to Sample colors are incredibly prevalent, so if you really want to set yourself apart from the others at your local Cars and Coffee (especially in the Bay Area), you have to bring it. The former owner of this Tailored Driver sure as hell got that memo, as they took their Signal Green GT3 and went nearly full Cup car by curating tasteful items from BBS Motorsport (E88 Wheels), Manthey Racing (3-way Clubsport suspension), Dundon Motorsport (D3 Engine package) and Porsche Motorsport (Fenders, Liners, Splitter) to arrive at the result seen above. For good measure, it’s also got a few OEM+ touches as well, specifically a carbon hood from a 911R, GT3 RS Side Skirts, and brake cooling ducts from the GT4 RS. If this is your idea of perfection, head to Porsche San Francisco to achieve Platinum-level Tailored Driver status.