What: 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT Color: Nocciola Metallizzato (nocciolamtallizzato; metallic UNI; 106-M-27; Ferrari) VIN: DIN0206GT00176 Mileage: 81,000 km shown, 50,000 miles (TMU) Bid Price: $475,000 at time of publishing, 2 Days Left in Auction CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Newport Beach, CA Listing:BringATrailer.com
Ferrari built just 150 examples of the Dino 206 GT in 1968. The car you see here is the 38th in that run, and one of just three to be produced from the factory in Nocciola Metallizzato (Italian for Hazelnut Metallic).
The car was produced October 1, 1968, and delivered new to a dealership in Rome. It was imported into the U.S.A. in the 1970s, and was refurbished including a repaint to yellow in the 1980s. It next moved to Japan, then back to America where it was refurbished a second time between 205 and 2017 when it was returned to its original color combination including black vinyl with red leather seat inserts.
The 206 GT means it’s got the 2.0-liter quad cam V6, which is paired to a 6-speed transaxle.
The car’s listing on Bring a Trailer is quite thorough, detailing the car’s history in considerably more detail. It also includes two different sets of photos – even more of the studio shots you see here, and also shots outside under sunlight.
What: 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder Color: Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic (goldbronzemetallic; metallic-UNI; Z52; Porsche) VIN: WP0CC2A83PS222079 Mileage: 1,133 Miles Price: $159,999 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured Below Location: Portland, OR Listing:Gran Prix Motors
It’s sadly not as often as we’d hope that something comes across our desk from seemingly out of far left field and leaves us speechless, but that’s exactly where we find ourselves this morning. Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic is nowhere on our radar, and after seeing it here- we’d say that’s a miss. More Bronze than Gold with a vibrancy helped by generous metallic flake, the color is stunning. No doubt that the black wheels, bucket seats, yellow belts and bright red fire extinguisher helps to juxtapose the color with a focused seriousness, but we’ll count ourselves among the converted.
What: 2025 Audi SQ5 Color: Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic(metallic-UNI; LX7F; Audi) VIN: WA1C4AFY6S2054201 Mileage: 9.4 Miles Price: $77,285 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Concord, CA Listing:Audi Concord
Audi exclusive Kemora Grey is hot, and for our money the SQ5 is one of the more under-rated models in Audi’s current lineup. Does that make this a must-have Tailored Driver? Maybe, if not for the seeming astronomical list price of $77,285.. and that’s after you factor the $5,000 discount placed on its hood. If you’re in the lease market, the story doesn’t get much better. So while Tailored Finance this is not, we can’t help but think the play here might be to set a Google alert for this VIN and wait for depreciation to take hold.
Over the weekend, a close friend phoned me up, informing me he’d picked up a 718 Cayman RS. He was on his way home from the dealership and was wondering if I wanted to sample it. Of course, I did. Of course, I romped on it as it was pre-owned and already broken in. And, of course I was impressed.
Having done so and parked it, we shared a walk around. It’s an amazing thing; rowdy, raw and spartan. It got me to thinking of just one thing though, just how I’d change it if I were ordering one or… better yet… a product manager, because what I’d do to it may not even be possible via Sonderwunsch.
It’s hard not to be inspired by the 911 S/T. That version of the 911 takes the very racy 911 GT3 RS and tones it down in a steerable way. It’s the Touring of the RS lineage, yes there are differences but more exclusive and more potent. Also, that hardware’s already baked and all those cars are already sold.
Back in 2011, Porsche produced the limited edition Cayman R. Pre-dating the 911R and all that car’s mystique, the Cayman R was effectively Peridot Metallic launch color paint on a Cayman body fitted with period Boxster Spyder hardware. This was in the pre-GT4 era, so that generation Boxster Spyder was fairly light on special hardware, but it had it and the Cayman R got it.
Brandy about the letter R nowadays and there’s a whole other level of mystique thanks to the 991-generation 911R. Consider the Cayman R in that context, and such a title fits decidedly higher in the lexicon of Porsche today.
So, let’s get back to the 718 Cayman RS. If I have beef with the car, you can probably guess them. Porsche already did with the 911 GT3 RS, and they built a corresponding 911 that would make those things more livable and steerable. It got the “S/T” badge because of heritage, though I’d argue it probably should have gotten the “Carrera RS” badge because the 964 Carrera RS speaks more directly to the age group buying 911 S/Ts, but that’s a soapbox for another time.
Whatever the name, what if you took all that S/T philosophy and positioning and added it to the 718 line? It only seems to make sense really. We all know the 718 is the better footprint, and most of the work has already been done.
I turned to Porsche’s configurator tool, running it through photoshop to add S/T correct wheels and cues like that front wheel well blade, gold letter script at the rear and a few other details. I’m kind of in love, so consider this my unrequested love letter to Andy Prueninger and company to consider bringing back the Cayman R. The time is right, and this may be our last chance before this model goes electric.
Behold, the 718 Cayman R. Spoiler Delete Alert: No such car exists. At least not yet.
What: 2023 Ferrari 812 GTS Color: Blu America (blueamerica; metallic UNI; 666134; Ferrari) VIN: ZFF97CMA7P0301352 Mileage: 46 Miles Price: $78,989 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: San Antonio, TX Listing:Ferrari San Antonio
Seems like tone on tone is the new black right now, and this Blue America over Blue Sterling leather Ferrari 812 GTS certainly qualifies. In addition to all the blue, this Atelier New York build also includes Blu Sterling steering wheel and upper dashboard, special internal glossy blue carbon fiber, red seat belts and Bianco 2000 stitching. There are also some elements on Rosso Ferrari leather such as center console, lower dashboard and door panels.
It is a very unique and tailored build to be sure.
Modena, Italy – Maserati unveils the first steps of a new collaboration with renowned Italian furniture house Giorgetti at the 2025 Milan Design Week, an annual international celebration of design attracting one of the most cosmopolitan and kaleidoscopic audiences in the world. The union of these two symbols of Made in Italy has given birth to an interior collection and a Fuoriserie bespoke car, creating a perfect marriage of timeless elegance and technological innovation.
This all-Italian partnership is founded upon shared values: meticulous attention to detail, the pursuit of perfection, and the desire to offer unique experiences. Both Houses embody the Italian concept of “beautiful and well-crafted,” appealing to a refined, sophisticated audience that demands uncompromising quality in a dialogue where each brand inspires the other, giving rise to new creative challenges and journeys.
“Over the past 110 years Maserati has been synonym of Italian Luxury, just like Giorgetti. We are thrilled about this partnership as it is a refined example of elegance and excellence, imbued in every detail of design and engineering. The collaboration with Giorgetti perfectly fits within our vision of becoming the curator of the ‘Made in Italy’, creating bonds and emotions while telling our stories of innovation, heritage, quality and exclusivity that unite our brands,” explains Santo Ficili, Maserati CEO.
“This partnership represents the authentic expression of the identities of Giorgetti and Maserati, two brands that share profound values and a common vision. It’s a great example of how you can reinforce your DNA through collaboration, research and experimentation. For our 127-year-old House, this is a sign of extraordinary vitality and desire to innovate, always staying true to our role within the industry,” explains Giovanni del Vecchio, Giorgetti CEO.
The Giorgetti Maserati Edition interior collection represents a voyage between myth and nature, where Neptune’s Trident – Maserati’s iconic symbol – inspires Giorgetti’s new designs. It pays homage to the harmony of the sea and the power of the winds, elements that have always guided the automotive brand’s creations. Just as several Maserati models bear the names of powerful winds – such as the Grecale SUV – the collection immerses itself in the allure of the underwater world, evoking the mystery of sirens and the dynamism of waves. From marine depths to boundless skies, the narrative comes alive through evocative names inspired by legendary water nymphs, creatures of extraordinary beauty and strength.
The Maserati Giorgetti Edition is a statement of innovation and refinement that reflects the Trident’s experimentation and constant research. It is a Grecale Folgore one-off, the expression of the 100% electric production from the Modena-based brand created by the experience of the Maserati Fuoriserie customization programme. It celebrates elegance, Italian heritage and passion for details to create an expression of “rolling tailoring”. The bespoke SUV exteriors feature a custom-made bodycolor while its exclusive interiors are conceived to pay tribute to Giorgetti and enhance the coziness of a ‘home feeling’, featuring some of refined fabrics and leather materials used in the interior collection.
Jointly designed by the creative teams of Giorgetti’s Creative Director Giancarlo Bosio and Maserati’s Head of Design Klaus Busse, the Giorgetti Maserati Edition interior collection and the Maserati Grecale Giorgetti Edition are distinguished by a unique design that draws inspiration from dynamism and movement.
The Giorgetti interior collection and the Maserati one-off will be unveiled on April 7th, respectively at the Milanese Giorgetti Spiga showroom and at the Maserati Milan showroom, for a private preview for selected guests, while from April 8th design-savyy visitors and car enthusiasts will be able to experience them up close and personal.
Maserati S.p.A. Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, and the GranCabrio, the new convertible of the Trident; all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. The full-electric range also currently includes the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first 100% electric SUV, and the GranCabrio Folgore. Finally, the House of the Trident’s latest addition is the Maserati GT2 Stradale, the road-legal version of the GT2 that took Maserati back to the track in closed-wheel championships. The heart of the new super sports car is the V6 Nettuno engine, reaching 640 hp (471 kW) in the latter configuration. The GT2 Stradale is therefore the most powerful road-going Maserati with an internal combustion engine. The mission at Maserati is to write the future of mobility in the luxury segment, focusing on its customers’ requests. The Brand, in line with the Stellantis “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, is now taking Italian luxury all over the world.
Giorgetti Maximum quality, aesthetic innovation and workmanship are the key points of Giorgetti, historic brand of Made in Italy design, founded in Meda in 1898. Giorgetti style is characterized for its exclusivity and atypical uniqueness, thanks to timeless objects, creating an all around interior design. Collaborations with designers, which began at the end of the 80s, gave the brand the chance to create functional, contemporary pieces with an unmistakable style, integrating the highest artisanship with woodworking tradition, with the use of sophisticated tooling machinery and the most modern product technologies. All this results in collections of chairs, armchairs, tables, bookcases, furniture, beds and accessories designed by some of the most renowned project designers, from Carlo Colombo to Massimo Scolari, from Dante O. Benini to Draga&Aurel, from Adam D. Tihany to HBA, from Pierre-Yves Rochon to Setsu & Shinobu Ito. From design to production, Giorgetti takes pride in the fact that its creative and productive processes are exclusively Italian, so they can use the brand “Made and Manufactured in Italy”. A choice which allows the entire production process to be checked with respect for the environment as well as guaranteeing the creation of long-lasting furniture. The numerous shop-in-shop spaces and the brand’s presence in international multi-brand stores with Ateliers and Stores, allow Giorgetti to define a widespread distribution to reach Made in Italy enthusiasts all over the world, consolidating its strategic position: Beijing, Boston, Cairo, Koln, Foshan, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Houston, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Kyiv, London, Los Angeles, Milan, Mexico City, Moscow, Mumbai, Nanjing, New Delhi, New York, Ningbo, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Taipei, Washington and Xi’an. From a domestic scale to a large one, Giorgetti also has a contract service, the main objective being to supply clients with comfortable, elegant and original solutions. Since 2015 Giorgetti is part of the Progressio SGR private equity fund, with the aim of increasing and consolidating its presence on the foreign markets, respecting the tradition and the values that have made this company an excellence of Italian design.
What: 2022 BMW M3 Competition Color: BMW Individual British Racing Green(non-metallic UNI; 312; BMW) VIN: WBS43AY06NFN04732 Mileage: 47,257 Miles Price: $78,989 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured Below Location: Doylestown, PA Listing:Thompson BMW
If you’re looking to have your Tailored Driver featured as a Market Find, a sure-fire way to do so is to paint it some variant of Green, and pair that with either Tan or Brown seats. British Racing is this Tailored Driver’s shade of green, and Tarfuto it’s Brown- never has a more safe bet been placed. And while the G80 M3 might not be everyone’s cup of tea, we think we can all agree this spec does the divisive design a ton of favors.
What: 2017 Audi RS 7 performance Color: Audi exclusive Glacier White Matte Effect(matte effect; S9R; Audi) VIN: WUAWRAFC2HN903954 Mileage: 47,257 Miles Price: Call for Price CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured Below Location: Chicago, IL Listing:Chicago Motor Cars
It (almost) never fails. Tailored Driverfinds something, tells you how rare or uncommon it is, and within days, another one surfaces. Egg’s on our faces, right? With this one- not so much. A first-generation RS 7 with the Performance package and incredibly sought-after Akrapovic Titanium exhaust that was a factory option, this example is perhaps an even more interesting proposition than the last. It carried an original sticker of reportedly $160k, features deviated stitching in Blue throughout it’s cabin, and somewhere along the way, suffered what CarFax denotes as “Moderate” damage. That’s to say that while the selling dealer will not disclose their price, massive depreciation is to be expected, although an “I know what I’ve got” number is likely to be expected as well.
What: 1994 BMW 850 CSi Color: Laguna Green (lagunengrün; metallic UNI; B46; BMW) VIN: N/A Mileage: 109,912 km, 68,296 miles Price: €109,950 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Gallery Aaldering, Brummen, NL Listing:Link
Though Laguna Green Metallic was a standard color (in Europe at least) on the E31 BMW 8-Series, we’re going to give this car a pass because it’s decently rare and also because it’s an excellent spec.
Let’s start with the basics. The BMW 850 CSi of this era is a highly sought after car by Bimmerphiles and also purists alike for its relative affordability considering the fact that it boasts a 380 hp V12 engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
As for the specification, Laguna Green is a medium metallic green so not especially remarkable unless you just love green cars. Even still, the car has a handsome period two-tone interior that appears to be Lotus White with Black. We also note the sport steering wheel with BMW M color stitching.
What: 2025 Audi Q7 55 Color: Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrünperleffekt; metallic UNI; Z6X; Audi) VIN: WA1VVBF78SD021823 Mileage: Delivery Price: $101,855 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: See Listing Link Location: Audi Flemington, Raritan Township, NJ Listing:Link
Goodwood Green has a robust heritage at Audi, having been a handsome darker green offered in any number of models over the years. Today, it’s a popular choice from the Audi exclusive color palette. The Q7 you see here that’s part of Audi Flemington’s new car inventory sports this color as part of an additional Audi exclusive option.
When you click through to the link, don’t let the “Q7 55 Premium” headline plus that price scare you. We checked the window sticker / Monroney attached to the listing and it’s a highly optioned Prestige where Audi’s good/better/best ladder of pre-packaging goes Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige. It’s also got Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, black optics, all-wheel steering, carbon fiber mirror caps, trailer hitch and some other options that mean it’s basically loaded.
