What: 2025 Audi A6 allroad Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WAU72BF22SN028432 Mileage: 12 miles Price at Time of this Writing: $81,995 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Audi Fresno, Fresno, CA Dealer listing:Link
Ever since it dropped as “RS Blue” on the original RS2, Nogaro Blue rose to legend status. Adding it to any Audi station wagon immediately amplifies appeal given the heritage, inspiring the building of countless Audi exclusive long roofs from mundane small displacement wagons to the most bruiser of RS cars. Whatever the case, they’ve got our attention and this time around it’s Audi Fresno with the A6 allroad you see here.
This particular car is part of Audi Fresno’s new car fleet, so golf clap to that dealership for going off script and ordering something this cool. Equipment is Premium Plus, likely meant to keep the car from venturing too close to six figures that tends to be RS 6 territory.
Update: This ran in the Audi exclusive Classifieds Group we manage on Facebook. A user in there, John Finley shared the following first hand information. “Saw it yesterday. The fender trim is matte Nogaro, which was kind of weird but didn’t look bad. It was a gift from Audi, so base trim. If anybody wants to go look at it, ask for Aidan Sherman. Good salesman and loves wagons as well.”
Atlanta, GA – Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and RM Sotheby’s announced today that a rare 911 S/T auctiongarnered one million dollars. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters big and small across the country, including the wildfires in California and recent flooding in the South. The generous bidder, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is known to PCNA having previously purchased the 911 Sally Special, which also benefited charities.
“On behalf of everyone at PCNA, we are truly grateful to the winning bidder for their generosity,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “Their bid will make a meaningful difference to the outstanding work of the American Red Cross.”
The Red Cross responds to more than 65,000 disasters nationwide each year – from single-family home fires to extreme weather events affecting entire communities. Most recently the American Red Cross has been active in California. Since the outbreak of the fires in Los Angeles, the American Red Cross has provided over 14,500 overnight stays shelter, 128,000 meals, as well as over 102,000 relief supplies such as flashlights, face masks, water and other essentials to those directly affected.
“Thanks to the Porsche Cars North America and RM Sotheby’s auction, the Red Cross is able to support families impacted by disasters big and small across the country,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We are grateful for this partnership as we work together to provide help and hope to people in times of dire need.”
Painted in Shore Blue Metallic and equipped with the Heritage Design Package, the auctioned 911 S/T is number 1,919 of the 1,963 vehicles created to mark the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911. It is the only 911 S/T in the United States not yet assigned to a customer. Many connected to Porsche contributed their time and energy to the auction, including actor Orlando Bloom who lent his support to raise awareness of the sale, and RM Sotheby’s who waved their usual fees to maximize the amount that reaches the Red Cross.
“It’s deeply gratifying to support the American Red Cross in partnership with Porsche Cars North America,” said Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s. “We’d like to send our heartfelt congratulations to the new owner of this amazing car and thank them for their generosity in supporting communities in need.”
In addition to the car, the winning bidder will also receive a limited-edition 911 S/T Porsche Design timepiece and an exclusive owner’s manual pouch signed by Director of the GT model line, Andreas Preuninger.
What: 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Color: Paint to Sample Viola Metallic(viola; metallic UNI; 39G / 3AE / 54; Porsche) VIN: WP0AC2A88MS289456 Mileage: 4,597 miles Price: $159,888 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Link:Porsche San Luis Obispo
The 718 Cayman GT4 (and Boxster Spyder for that matter) are Tailored Driver favorites for a number of reasons, most of them fairly obvious- size, shape, power, etc. Further tugging on our heartstrings, this particular example is finished in the dark and moody Viola Metallic, paired with Carbon Fiber bucket seats that happen to feature CXX-tailored Hounds Tooth inserts. Someone really lucky is going to get this, shame it won’t be us.
Last summer, niche British 4×4 manufacturer INEOS announced their own in-house tailor called Arcane Works. Several examples of what they were capable of building were shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, leaving the door open for future specials from the marque. One of those models shown there, the Grenadier Detour, has been confirmed as more production ready.
More recently, INEOS South Africa has revealed even more details. We’re going to go ahead and post the press copy we’ve found in researching the model further here, but also make sure to check out INEOS South Africa’s Detour micro site. INEOS U.S. doesn’t seem to have this content yet, so we wanted to make sure you have it.
INEOS Automotive has unveiled the first limited edition vehicle from its newly created Arcane Works division, the INEOS Grenadier Detour. Just 200 of the hand finished 4X4s will be produced, using bespoke design elements and working with UK craftsmen to allow customers to add their own personal style alongside custom-made specifications.
Unveiled at Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Detour retains all the Grenadier’s refined dynamics and off-road capabilities, while customers can select from an extensive range of external and internal design options to enhance both the vehicle’s level of personalisation and its long-distance comfort. Continuing to offer a choice of two straight-six, 3.0-litre BMW engines that have a proven track record in refined driving, the Detour will use an exclusively tailored exhaust system in petrol models to enhance the sound character and emotion of the vehicle.”
Detour models will be identifiable by their unique 18-inch forged alloy wheels, a specially designed front grille with headlight surrounds, and four new dedicated paint finishes – Magma Red, Whiteout Blue, Squall Green and Storm Force Silver which are each polished by hand to enhance the finish. Along with the four exclusive colour options, Detour drivers seeking the ultimate in personalisation can select the Arcane Works bespoke paint option that uses a colour matching system which bases the paint colour on a sample provided by the customer or matched to an existing vehicle they may own. Their Detour will then be hand-sprayed in this one-off colour, and hand-polished to a high sheen in the UK.
A specially created exterior contrast pack has been created that includes new colour options of the front and rear skid plates, roof rails and rear ladder, whilst exterior lighting has been decoloured to provide a sleek visual.
The cabin environment will offer a high level of personalisation with a choice two new satin finishes for the transmission tunnel, doors and air-vents, and tactile leathers and fabrics for key driver touch points. As well as the option of four fine-grain Bridge of Weir leathers for the quilted seat upholstery, and two cashmeres from Johnstons of Elgin for the headlining, all Detour models will feature a laser-etched aluminium door scuff plate displaying the vehicle’s limited-edition status. Understated Arcane Works exterior and interior badging is created by British jewellers, Vaughtons.
Each run of limited-edition vehicles from Arcane Works will showcase a unique set of features, and carry a specifically tailored name. Arcane Works will also become a test bed for new technologies and systems for future INEOS vehicles, such as uprated engine modifications, new chassis systems, and many new materials and features.
As the automotive community gets ready for The Amelia weekend March 6-9, we wanted to take a look back at one of the cars that very quickly grabbed our attention on site last year. Amidst the main show field sat an installation by Bentley, and within that this very unique Continental GTC.
One of the things we love about companies like Bentley is their readiness to jump into tailored and commissioned builds, with display cars for key events like The Amelia offering a perfect opportunity to show off their capabilities. This car, appearing to pay tribute to The Dames Point Bridge as seen on its infotainment screen, is fitting in that it harks the nearby structure in nearby Jacksonville, FL. The span, part of I-295 north and south, spans the St. Johns River to connect downtown Jacksonville with points north… points such as Amelia Island, FL that The Amelia calls home.
At the heart of any Mulliner build like this is are the special touches. The car’s Silver Taupe (silvertaupe; metallic Uni; 6745; Bentley Mulliner) exterior paint is a light metallic brown that seems an obvious nod to the concrete hue of the Dames Point Bridge. Accents to that paint include a Sky Blue painted pinstripe and Carbon Fiber Bodykit Styling Specification excluding the Bootlid Spoiler. The lower brightware of the GTC is here again color matched in Silver Taupe.
Obviously, a color harkening concrete is going to be subtle, which sets up perfectly for this cabriolet’s more bold cabin specification.
Inside, the tribute is to the blue waters of the St. Johns River, the interior leather receives Bentley’s Color Split D configuration, with primary hide being striking Sky Blue, with secondary hide of Beluga and accent hide and seat bolsters in Stratos.
Frankly, the level of specification for a display car befitting a venue such as The Amelia is staggering, so we reached out to Bentley to get the full Mulliner specification for this remarkable interior. Unsurprisingly, it’s a substantial list. It includes:
Bespoke Colour Split (Based on Colour Split D):
Beluga Secondary Hide.
Sky Blue Main Hide.
Scratos Accent Hide.
Seat Bolsters in Stratos.
Steering Wheel 6 O’Clock Spoke in Sky Blue.
Concrast Gear Lever and Steering Wheel Accent Tab in Scratos.
Contrast Stitching to Standard Areas with Additional Seat Piping in White.
Addiditional Contrast Stitching to Door Armrests in White.
Piano Black Veneer:
Sky Blue Pinscripe to Fascia and Door Waistrails (Including Upper Bullseye Vane).
Bentayga Brushed Metal Finish to Centre Console.
Concrast Stitching to Inner and Outer Diamonds of MDS Quilt Pattern in Stratos.
Concrast Mulliner Steering Wheel Honeycomb Stitching in Stracos.
Embroidered Bentley Emblems – Contrast in Stratos.
Personalised Dames Point Bridge Overlay on Bentley Rotating Display.
Mulliner Overmats:
Beluga Carpet.
Beluga Binding and Scitch.
White Micropipe.
The list of additional standard order book options for this Dames Point show car is also robust. On the outside, this included 22-inch ten spoke wheels painted black, Touring Specification, Blackline Specification, Styling Specification, Black Roof, LED welcome Lamps “By Mulliner”, and standard brakes with black painted calipers. Order book options inside the car include carpets matched to secondary hide, front seat Comfort Specification, Mood Lighting Specification, Naim for Bentley audio, Bentley Rotating Display, heated single-tone 3-spoke steering wheel, Leather Specification and Mulliner Colour Specification.
What will Bentley bring for 2025? We’ll all have to wait and see.
What: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Color: Fantasy Yellow (fantasiegelb; non-metallic; DB 653; Mercedes-Benz) Chassis: 198.042-10-002756 Mileage: 38,447 miles Price Estimate: $1,400,000 to $1,700,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: RM Sotheby’s 2025 Miami Auction, Coral Gables, FL Listing: Link
Mercedes made big news at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show when it revealed the 300 SL Roadster as a replacement for the iconic 300 SL Coupe also known as the “Gullwing”. Additional chassis reinforcement took weight up, though further improvements such as a fully synchronized gearbox, improved engine (dropping direct injection), rear axle design assured the newer and heavier Roadster remained one of the fastest accelerating cars available in those years.
In 1960, the Roadster received upgraded larger drum brakes known as “racing drums” as a bridge until new Dunlop disc brakes debuted at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show, exhibited on an identical car to this one given it shared the same striking orange Fantasy Yellow paint. In addition to the Geneva Motor Show “disc brake” Roadster, Mercedes also built a second “big drum-brake” car also for exhibition purposes. This is that second car.
There is no question that the specification was a special order at the time. This included Fantasy Yellow bodywork (DB 653) over black leather (1090) with black soft-top (872) and a black hardtop (DB 040) trimmed with Crème headliner (E4). The car also received English instrumentation, a 3.64 rear axle, 15-inch Kronprinz wheels, chrome disc wheel covers, and quality checks to ensure that it was “suitable for exhibition.”
Revealed in the car’s accompanying factory data card, the “big drum-brake Roadster”, chassis 2756, was originally ordered in late 1960 as a “Standenwagen”, meant for Mercedes-Benz to exhibit at the aforementioned 1961 Geneva Motor show. Interestingly, it appears its commission number was then reassigned to the “disc brake Roadster” that Mercedes ultimately placed on the stand in order to debut the disc brake upgrade at the show.
Of the entire run of 1,858 300 SL Roadsters built between 1957 and 1963, only five were ever finished in Fantasy Yellow. Of those five, only the two mentioned brave were recorded for exhibition use.
Further information revealed in the factory data card suggest it may have been used at the 1961 Tokyo Motor Show, and was most definitely retained by Mercedes’ Exhibition Department or use in company advertisements as late as 1962. It also received a new engine before leaving Mercedes’ ownership, which is the same engine fitted in the car today.
In early 1963, the car was sold to its first owner outside the factory. David Jackson used the car at both his residences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jackson sold the car nine years later to Dr. R.L. Huntworth of Huntington, West Virginia who kept the car for six years before selling it on. The next owner was John Walker, principal of Mercedes-Benz of Cincinnati, who kept the car for two years before selling it to Jack Hahn who would own the car for the next 40 years. In 2013, the yellow Roadster was acquired by Jim Gusweiler of Ohio. The car would next enter the hands of a renowned California collector who commissioned a nearly two-year restoration by Legendary Classic Center of Costa Mesa, California that was completed in 2015.
It’s at this time that the interior and soft top were refinished to the dark green you see here. One other modification is noted at this time, the addition of Rudge wheels that were color-matched in Fantasy Yellow
If you take the idea of a remaster and focus it solely on the reimagining of classic cars, improving them beyond their original capabilities and modernizing the experience, then the natural question may be, “how soon is too soon?” Enter the Tedson Etna, a remastering of the Lamborghini Gallardo.
It was 2003 when Lamborghini sold its first Gallardo, based on an all-new aluminum space frame chassis developed by the Volkswagen Group and powered by the first implementation of their then-new high-rev V10. In as much, those earliest Gallardos are barely over 20 years old and hardly classics, yet here we are and we have to say the Tedson Etna looks like a decidedly fresh take.
On their website, Tedson describes the Etna this way:
“Breaking new ground in the world of restomods, Tedson Motors expands its restorative services into the realm of Lamborghini, reaffirming our place among the rarest echelon of modern coachbuilders.
“After years of loving, driving, analyzing and building cars, we were inspired to channel our passion into reinterpreting an Italian supercar legend remastering the iconic Lamborghini Gallardo under the code name ETNA, celebrating raw mechanical purity, emotional expression, and cutting-edge design.
“The first-generation Gallardo stood out for its naturally aspirated even-firing 5.0L V10 engine, hydraulic steering, and available manual gearbox-a rare formula in today’s digital supercar age. Our goal with ETNA was clear: make it lighter, stronger, more responsive and manual while enhancing its analog soul. We infused it with F1-inspired performance, a 10,000+ RPM redline, and an aesthetic tribute to Lamborghini’s past icons, blended seamlessly with Tedson’s own design philosophy“
They make a solid case. Many modern sportscars have moved on from manual transmissions or added hybrid / KERS technology that adds to weight. In doing so, many of those more modern sportscars trade purity and even affordability in pursuit of an endless pursuit for speed, capability and even mandated efficiency. There might just be something to reinventing relatively modern cars built before this latest trend.
Here’s what we know about the Etna. About 450 pounds have been shed through several measures including full carbon fiber bodywork, custom carbon fiber seats, lightweight titanium exhaust and track-inspired suspension components adapted from the Gallardo GT3 and Super Trofeo race cars.
At the same time, the car has been widened to increase track by 6cm at both the front and rear axles, utilizing wider tires at all four corners.
The Gallardo’s V10 is also improved, with beefed up internals and optimized intake that increases output to 600 horsepower and allows for a 10,000 rpm redline. In addition to weight savings, the installation of a titanium exhaust system further transforms both power delivery and sound.
Notably, Tedson also emphasizes its own collector empathy by stating that even though all Etnas will be fitted with a gated manual shifter, the firm is intentionally focusing on more common and less-desirable E-Gear cars on which to build from and convert.
This is the remaster space, so it’s already expected that Etnas will be tailored to each customer’s tastes. While the interior will be modernized, the focus here has been to maintain the analog feel while upgrading the materials.
Expect a premiere in early 2026. Tedson plans to build just 77 commissions. Nine cars will be “Launch Edition”, while the remaining 68 cars will begin production in the fall of 2026.
What: 2018 BMW M3 Competition Color: BMW Individual Speed Yellow(speedgelb; non metallic UNI; U96/1; BMW) VIN: WBS8M9C50J5J78569 Mileage: 20,502 miles Price: $69,999 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Brooklyn, NY Link:Brooklyn Auto Sales
While historically Speed Yellow is a Porsche color, as we’ve proven before Stuttgart’s finest hues tend to translate incredibly well to other German brand models. Shown here on an F80-generation M3 Competition with all the right boxes ticked- Carbon roof, Cloth seats, 6 Speed manual- and fairly low mileage, it’s a compelling package. Tailored Driver fans will also note the location of this car, Brooklyn Auto Sales, as they’re a similarly minded outfit with more than a few Tailored cars at any given time.
What: 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera S Color: Paint to Sample Brewster Green(brewstergrün; nonmetallic UNI; 22B; Porsche) VIN: WP0AB2A92MS223013 Mileage: 3,019 miles Price: $149,992 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Larchmont, NY Link:Porsche Larchmont
Porscheflation aside, this $149,992 992.1-generation 911 Carrera S has a lot going for it. Brewster Green is always a hit regardless of application, as are cloth-centered seats and three pedals. But what really does it for us on this particular Tailored Driver is the restraint shown on the build. No heritage pack, no carbon brakes, just a traditional Paint to Sample choice for what never quite became a daily driver. We’d be more than happy to right that wrong, and feel that this Tailored Driver represents a good value when compared to non-PTS comps.
What: 1993 BMW 316i Touring Color: BMW Individual Daytona Violet(daytonaviolett; metallic uni; 283; BMW) VIN: N/A Mileage: 142,915 miles Price: $14,000 OBO CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Woodstock, GA Link: Facebook Marketplace
Given the E30 BMW 3-Series was never sold as a station wagon (a.k.a. Touring in BMW speak) in the United States, nor did it sell the 1.6-liter 316 version, this car would likely qualify for one of our European Market Watch finds… except it’s already present in the U.S.A. according to Facebook Marketplace for Woodstock, Georgia.
As specifications go, it’s compelling. BMW Individual Daytona Violet paint over handsome sport cloth, a 5-speed manual and a wagon make it very compelling. Worth noting though, further shots and video of the car over on Facebook Marketplace also show some wear and tear that is to be expected on a 142,915 mile chassis. The U.S. got the 325i (2.5-liter inline 6) and 318i (1.8-liter four cylinder), meaning this car is less potent than any of the U.S. offerings. Even still, you won’t find wagons in America and you’d be hard pressed to find fun BMW Individual colors like Daytona Violet in this era of American offerings either.
