Another day, another tailored German car painted Porsche Smyrna Green (smyrnagrün; non-metallic UNI; Z33; Porsche). This time around, the car in question is a 2024 Paint to Sample 911 GT3 RS (Vin: WP0AF2A91RS272361) with just 91 miles on the odometer in the used inventory over at Aston Martin Boston.
Anyone following along with the Porsche market right now will know that unless you’ve logged a big back catalogue of Porsches purchased new, not to mention likely a watch or two, you probably won’t be getting an allotment for a car as sought after as the 911 GT3 RS, much less an allotment with Paint to Sample attached. Picking one up on the used market, albeit with a healthy markup, is probably the easiest way to procure a car right now. So, when a clearly thought-out example like this Paint to Sample Smyrna Green GT3 RS hits a dealer’s inventory, much less with effectively delivery miles on it, we definitely think it’s worth a second look if you have the means.
We found this car freshly dropped on AutoTrader, and reached out to the associated dealer – Aston Martin Boston. Their sales manager Jamie Ramirez got back to us almost immediately, confirming the color was Smyrna Green. Her team also confirmed the car is one of two Smyrna Green 992 GT3 RS sold to North America, and one of one with a Canadian VIN. Given it’s Canadian and for sale in the USA, we she also confirmed the car’s warranty has been transferred to the States. We sincerely appreciated the fast and thorough turnaround, so would suggest you seek her out should you reach out to them to inquire about the car. To that end, HERE is a link to the listing.
First Speed Six customer car since 1930 leaves the Mulliner workshop
The first of 12 Speed Six Continuation Series cars, each handcrafted over the course of eight months
Follows completion of development programme in July
Destined for an existing Blower Continuation Series customer in the USA, and curated in a classic Parsons Napier Green specification
Meanwhile, a Blower Continuation Series customer car completes a 24 hour endurance race at Portimão as part of the ‘Benjafield’s 24’
The achievement marks the first time a factory-built Bentley Blower has ever finished a 24-hour race
[source: Bentley]
Crewe, England – The first customer Speed Six Continuation Series car has been completed, and is soon to be dispatched to the USA – marking the first delivery of a new Bentley Speed Six since 1930. Existing Mulliner customer John Breslow will be the first person to receive his Speed Six as a racing companion to his Blower Continuation Series.
Commissioned just over 12 months ago, the classically curated Speed Six is resplendent in Parsons Napier Green bodywork on top of a black-painted chassis. The iconic face of the Speed Six is dominated by the twin round headlamps, finished in Chrome with a protective mesh and separated by a large number ‘4’ on the radiator.
Crafted by hand from scratch, each car takes eight months to complete, with the expert team of Mulliner technicians and artisans working closely with a network of specialist suppliers across the UK to recreate every detail of the original Speed Six with exactitude.
The cockpit is as authentic as the exterior, with every gauge, switch and control exactly as per the specification of the Speed Sixes that raced at – and won – Le Mans in 1930. Leather trimmed in a rich deep brown with dominant red tones, the Rust leather and carpet pair seamlessly with the Parsons Napier Green to the exterior.
At the start of the project, the Mulliner Classic team visited the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, to verify the five authentic period Parsons Paints that are available to customers. Over 600 individual new parts, including a new engine block casting, were fabricated for the new 6½ Litre race spec engine, which at the time developed 200 bhp. Dyno testing has shown the Continuation Series engines to develop 205 bhp; while higher outputs have been achievable with the aid of modern engineering materials (as many classic racing teams do), the aim of the Continuation Series team was to create a Bentley exactly as it would have looked and performed in 1930.
The Speed Six is regarded as one of the most important Bentleys in history, being the most successful Bentley racing car ever produced. Using the same manufacturing processes as the original car from the late 1920’s, the Speed Six is the second pre-war Continuation Series by Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke and coachbuilding division.
The Blower Continuation Series was the first pre-war continuation series ever created, and has been built by hand using a combination of modern laser-scanned data and original drawings. Both the blueprints and the 3D data were taken from the 1929 4½-litre supercharged Team Car #2 – the most famous Bentley in the world, and one of the icons of the Bentley Heritage Collection.
Famous for pushing Bentley’s main competitor Mercedes-Benz to the point of breakdown in the Le Man 24 hour in 1930, the Bentley Blower was known for outright pace – at the sake of reliability – whereas the Speed Six was known for its dependable performance.
To celebrate Bentley’s first ever win at the Le Mans in 1924, the Benjafield Racing Club hosted a 24 hour endurance event at the famous Algarve circuit of Portimão. The event consisted of 25 period Bentleys, piloted by 87 club members, with one of the competitors being a Blower Continuation Series customer car, entered into the event by its dedicated owner. In a defining moment for the Blower family and of the Continuation Series, the car completed the race – becoming the first factory built Blower to ever finish a 24-hour event, and highlighting the quality of engineering behind the world’s first pre-war continuation series.
For any further enquiries or product information, the Mulliner team can be contacted via the following email address, mullinercoachbuilt@bentley.co.uk.
While the Paint to Sample program has enjoyed a long history at Porsche, it’s safe to say that custom colors weren’t nearly as common back in 2014 as they are in today’s private commission-all-the-things model. Over the years, and likely inspired by privately commissioned reimagineers like Singer, Porsche has found the value in making its in-house tailoring programs much more widely offered. That’s more of a recent phenomenon though, and we don’t need to go that far back to find years where a PTS Porsche was a lot less common. That relative rarity is one of the reasons cars like this 2014 911 GT3 (Vin: WP0AC2A91ES183490) painted in eye-catching Riviera Blue (rivierablau; nonmetallic UNI; 39E; Porsche) are so noteworthy.
We’d also argue cars like this 911 GT3 are a bit of a sweet spot. They’re new enough to offer modern amenities, reliability and rust-proofing, but old enough to be rare and relatively affordable ($139,900)… at least in the context of a Porsche GT car. We’d also argue the 997-era 911 hits the sweet spot in size, a little bit larger and more livable than the original air-cooled cars yet not as remarkably wide as modern ones.
Back to this particular car, it’s currently in inventory at Udrive Automobiles in West Chester, PA, has logged 55,174 miles. Its specification is made more attractive by the presence of red stitching and comfort seats, though it notably has the PDK twin-clutch automatic transmission that is less desirable than a manual. Modifications are relatively short, but they are there and include most of the original parts such as wheels and steering wheel.
Check out more details over at Udrive Automobiles HERE.
Aston Martin celebrates Vantage GT3 victory at iconic Spa-Francorchamps race in 2024 with launch of Vantage AMV24 Edition
Just 24 examples of Vantage AMV24 Edition will be created, exclusively for clients in Continental Europe
Unique race-inspired exterior and interior features curated by Q by Aston Martin, the British ultra-luxury brand’s in-house bespoke division
Every owner of Vantage AMV24 Edition invited to drive on Spa-Francorchamps iconic circuit in 2025 as part of personalised ownership program
[source: Aston Martin]
07 November 2024,Frankfurt, Germany: Aston Martin is celebrating the historic 2024 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa race win in June 2024 by Vantage GT3 partner team Comtoyou Racing, with the launch of the limited-edition new Vantage AMV24 Edition. Only 24 examples of this unique specification Vantage will be created – designed and built exclusively for clients in Continental Europe.
Finished in Aston Martin’s unique Podium Green (podiumgreenmetallic; metallic UNI; 6224/6332; Aston Martin) paint, the new Vantage AMV24 Edition is the latest exciting creation from Q by Aston Martin, the British ultra luxury performance brand’s in-house bespoke division. The unique exterior specification of Vantage AMV24 Edition also includes an Aston Martin Racing (AMR) Lime livery featuring vent surrounds, mirror caps and a racing line running the length of car, accentuating the motorsport-inspired character of the 665PS/800Nm Aston Martin sports car. Gloss Black finishes to the lower and upper body are matched to striking 21” Y-Spoke Wheels in Satin Black, completing the Vantage AMV24 Edition’s overtly sporting appearance.
The theme of exclusivity continues inside the car with a sill plaque featuring a unique Vantage AMV24 Edition logo, designed by Q by Aston Martin. Matching headrest embroidery, a dark chrome jewelry pack and contrast stitching in AMR Lime across the Black ventilated seats deliver an interior experience reminiscent of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 race car, which was launched alongside the new Vantage sports car and the AMR24 F1®challenger at the famous Silverstone race circuit in February this year.
The new Vantage AMV24 Edition shares its technical platform and suite of advanced technologies with the new Vantage – the definitive front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car. With a perfect 50:50 weight distribution, the chassis and powertrain of Vantage are tuned to deliver maximum thrills and driver engagement.
Capable of 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds and delivering a top speed of 202mph, technical highlights of Vantage include industry-leading Active Vehicle Dynamics, Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, Electronic Rear Differential (E-diff) and AML-specific 21” Michelin Pilot S5 tyres. An all-new interior architecture and bespoke, state-of-the-art infotainment system set new standards of quality, style and sophistication.
Aston Martin Vantage AMV24 Edition owners are guaranteed a personalised ownership experience that goes beyond the spectacular livery and interior appointments of this thrilling performance car. Each owner of the Vantage AMV24 Edition will be hosted at the 2025 24 Hours of Spa race by Aston Martin Europe, where they will be given the chance to explore the performance of the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 heart of Vantage and its array of advanced vehicle dynamics technologies on the famous circuit ahead of the main race event.
Andreas Bareis, Aston Martin Europe Regional President said: “The new Aston Martin sports car portfolio has been revolutionized in 2024, with every one of our new cars offering class leading performance, advanced technologies and exquisite luxury. Some of our most discerning clients value rarity and exclusivity above all else, which is why our Q by Aston Martin team have crafted the fantastic new Vantage AMV24 Edition.
“Owning the Vantage AMV24 Edition will mean owning a unique piece of history. The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 win at Spa this year was the first overall win for an Aston Martin car since 1948. I congratulate and thank the Comtoyou team for an exceptional victory.
“The thrilling prospect of driving the new Vantage AMV24 Edition on track ahead of next year’s race in front of 100,000 fans will be one to savor for its group of new owners. Every element of owning and driving Vantage AMV24 Edition will be memorable.”
The Aston Martin GT3 Victory at Spa-Francorchamps in 2024 was the first in more than 40 years for a British-built car, and the first overall victory for Aston Martin in the modern GT-era of the event. Aston Martin works drivers Mattia Drudi (ITA), Marco Sørensen (DEN), and Nicki Thiim (DEN), alongside Aston Martin partner team Comtoyou Racing, combined to deliver a victory seventy-six years in the making.
Deliveries to clients in Continental Europe of the exclusive new Aston Martin Vantage AMV24 Edition will begin in the first quarter of 2025.
About Podium Green
A nod to Aston Martin’s racing prowess, Podium Green embodies the raw emotion of speed with a subtle notes of heritage and lineage. A timeless colour, seamlessly blending performance with redefined elegance. Proudly seen on the latest AMR24 F1® race cars, Podium Green also features on the Vantage Official FIA F1® Safety car and DBX707 Official F1® FIA Medical Car for the 2023 and 2024 season.
Andre Lotterer is having a pretty great month. A little over a week ago, the German racecar driver and the two teammates he shares a Porsche 963 Hypercar with nailed down the 2025 FIA WEC driver’s championship. Less than a week later, he’s posting first photos of his new 2025 Porsche 911 S/T. Not surprisingly, it’s an excellent specification.
Racing fans are likely already familiar with Lotterer. He began his sportscar career at Audi Sport before migrating to Porsche for Formula E and later the 963 Hypercar program. And though he’s relinquishing his 963 seat at the end of the season, he remains one of the top sportscar drivers in the world.
Lotterer also has exceptional automotive taste. He’s a longtime collector, often choosing cars built by the manufacturers he races. This has included an Audi Sport quattro, two 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, a Carrera GT (that he drove to the dealer for delivery of his S/T), and also an uber rare 964 3.8 RS. He’s got more, but those are the ones worth highlighting for this story.
Beyond the car habit, he also enjoys photography. As a result, his Instagram account is a worthy follow and his cars (including the new S/T) are regularly seen, often photographed in his home town of Monaco.
Lotterer shared details of his special build when he posted these photos to Instagram. He shares that it’s Paint to Sample Malachite Green (malachitgrünmetallic; metallic UNI; 2B5; Porsche) paired with custom green interior specified via Sonderwunsch. From the photos, it also looks like it’s got his name on the sills, making it extra cool given its timing of arrival along with his championship title.
We’re always fans of those creating tailored specifications electing to cross brand borders in selecting a color. Take for instance this 2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive at Sewell BMW Plano. Ethan Ledbetter from the dealer posted it over on the BMW Individual market & discussion Group on Facebook and confirmed it’s “Smyrna Green”. Based not eh pictures, we’re next to positive it’s Porsche’s Smyrna Green (smyrnagrün; non-metallic uni; S0A; BMW).
How do we know it’s Porsche’s color? Google it and you’ll see this non-metallic green on the teal side of the green spectrum is pretty unique. While the photos in the post aren’t the greatest lighting, it’s kind of hard to mistake that color.
Here’s what else we know about the car. It’s got Orange/Black extended Merino leather, Parking Assistance Package, Executive Package, M Drive Professional, M Sport Differential, Mobility Kit, Adaptive M Suspension, M Shadowline Lights, M Carbon Bucket Seats, Drive Recorder and M Carbon Exterior Package.
We’re going to go ahead and include a link to the Facebook post along with the associated photos for reference below.
Dedicated to offering its clients unparalleled and individually tailored experiences, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi is delighted to announce the opening of its new luxury showroom in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. By bringing their dreams to life, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars offers clients a fully immersive brand experience while foregrounding the art of Bespoke craftsmanship.
[source: Rolls-Royce]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi celebrates the opening of its new luxury showroom in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates
New visual language offers an eclectic, modern style designed to resonate with younger demographic of clients
Interior design provides a contemporary, luxury retail space, offering clients an immersive Rolls-Royce experience
Includes the Bespoke Commissioning Atelier and lounge area with a Cabinet of Curiosity feature and hospitality lounge, complemented by innovative digital technology and lighting installations
“The unveiling of our new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ showroom in Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone in further cementing our brand’s position as a true House of Luxury. It provides a perfect home to showcase our exceptional motor cars in a space that embodies the spirit of Rolls-Royce.
Abu Dhabi, with its rich blend of cultures and visionary approach to sustainable development and economic diversification, stands as a beacon of human ambition and progress. Opening our doors here in the capital is not only an honour, but also a reflection of the importance of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi to our distinguished marque.
This showroom brings to life the unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship that are at the core of Rolls-Royce while also incorporating the brand’s latest visual identity and cutting-edge digital technologies. Within this luxurious space, we look forward to offering our clients the Bespoke, personalised luxury experiences that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renowned for and turning their dreams into reality.” — Tarek Moataz, General Manager, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi
Dedicated to offering its clients unparalleled and individually tailored experiences, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Abu Dhabi is delighted to announce the opening of its new luxury showroom in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. By bringing their dreams to life, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars offers clients a fully immersive brand experience while foregrounding the art of Bespoke craftsmanship.
Showcasing the brand’s latest visual identity, the showroom radiates sophistication, modern luxury, and creativity, seamlessly integrating innovative digital technology with a warm and inviting interior design. Designed to resonate with a younger, self-made, and distinctly individual clientele, this new visual identity offers a fully immersive experience and a welcoming environment where both current and prospective clients can explore and admire the marque’s stunning motor cars.
At the core of the new showroom lies the Bespoke Commissioning Atelier, a centrepiece designed to immerse clients in the enchanting world of Rolls-Royce. Showcasing some of the marque’s finest examples of craftsmanship, the Atelier invites customers to explore and select personalised surface finishes, wood veneers, leathers, embroidery threads in a spectrum of vibrant colours, and fabrics for their Bespoke commissions, all tailored to reflect their unique personalities and desires. This sensory-inspired environment allows clients to envision their dream commission taking shape, further inspired by the nearby Cabinet of Curiosities. Situated in the lounge area, this collection features captivating pieces that encourage conversation, alongside a hospitality lounge that provides a tranquil space for clients to relax and connect.
Opening its doors to a hub of creativity and craft, on top of housing unrivalled masterpiece motor cars, the showroom will provide an experience tailored to the specific and personal needs of the dealership’s most discerning clientele with meticulous attention to detail.
To commemorate this momentous occasion, the highly anticipated Ghost Series II was unveiled for the very first time in the region. Featuring a strikingly modern design with an illuminated Pantheon grille and refined headlamp graphics, Ghost Series II embodies the marque’s pursuit of understated elegance. Beneath its sleek exterior lies a potent 6.75-litre V12 engine, delivering effortless performance paired with Rolls-Royce Motor Car’s signature ‘Magic Carpet Ride’. Inside the cabin, innovative craftsmanship comes to life, with Bespoke materials and cutting-edge technology. This exclusive debut reinforces the showroom’s status as the premier destination for the region’s most discerning clientele.
SUMMARY: When it comes to core racing colors, silver and Germany go hand-in-hand since the pre-war Silver Arrows days of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union. And though Porsche tends to lean towards the original german racing color of white in more recent years, there’s no doubt that its classic 1950s racers predominantly went silver. And one of the most popular modern Porsche silver colors is GT Silver Metallic (gtsilbermetallic; metallic UNI; M7Z / U2; Porsche).
GT Silver is a fairly ubiquitous color offered on the standard palette for a plethora of Porsche automobiles, so you’re unlikely to see it as a Paint to Sample special. Even still, it’s an excellent and classic base for special Manufaktur or Sonderwunsch builds where more bold interior colors are paired with a neutral exterior in order to grab more attention.
Some colors are just made for the season, and if it’s autumn then we can’t imagine a better fall color than Samoa Orange Pearl (samoaorangepearl; pearl UNI; LX2U / J0; Audi exclusive). Launched initially on the first R8 GT, Samoa Orange is an Audi exclusive finish on this current-generation RS 3 sedan.
We caught this car and a few photos by Ryan Raymond on the Audi Club North America Facebook Group and it looks fantastic. Whether paired with the factory black wheels or aftermarket gold, it’s hard not to love this car.
If you’re a super aficionado of Porsche Sonderwunsch and seeking something highly unique, we think this 2024 Porsche 911 Turbo out of Dubai and going up for auction by RM Sotheby’s should definitely grab your attention. The car was conceptualized as a tribute to Louise Piëch’s 1974 911 Turbo prototype with distinctive tartan seats and matching tartan graphics that’s a regular fixture at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. The car is the result of a collaboration between Style Porsche, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, intended as a showcase of the wide capabilities of Porsche’s Sonderwunsch special wishes program.
The base car is painted GT Silver (gtsilbermetallic; metallic UNI; M7Z / U2; Porsche), including custom exterior decals matching an interior fitted with two-tone Lipstick Red and black with red and blue tartan fabric trim.
Below is the full item description provided by RM Sotheby’s. Below that is a full gallery of the car. Check out more information HERE.
2024 Porsche 911 ‘Turbo Remastered’ by Porsche Sonderwunsch
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Please note this car is offered without registration papers, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction.Please note that this lot is subject to VAT on the full purchase price (both on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium).
Porsche lined up a particularly special 70th birthday present for Louise Piëch, daughter of company founder Ferdinand Porsche. To mark the occasion, on 29 August 1974, the factory gifted her a 911 Turbo prototype (chassis 9115600042). Even more special, this example of the first road-going 911 to feature forced induction was quite different from the final model that would enter production the following year. For starters, it was based around a narrow Carrera chassis rather than gaining the full-fat Turbo’s eventual and distinctive wide stance. In addition, a turbocharged 2.7-litre flat-six was initially installed rather than a 3-litre powerplant, plus the tachometer showed an ambitious red line of 10,000 rpm.
Finished in silver over a tartan interior, as chosen by Mrs Piëch, the prototype was completed at the Zuffenhausen factory on 17 July 1974. She evidently enjoyed driving “911 Turbo No. 1” greatly. Upon handing the car over to the Porsche Museum four years later, the odometer recorded nearly 32,000 kilometres from Mrs Piëch’s touring of continental motorways.
With 2024 marking 50 years since the original 930-generation 911 Turbo was revealed to the public at the Paris Motor Show in October 1974, Porsche fittingly commissioned the one-off ‘911 Turbo Exclusive Manufaktur’ offered here. Presented in GT Silver, this car is a loving modern-day interpretation of Mrs Piëch’s personal prototype. The stunning homage comes as a result of a collaboration between Style Porsche, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, and Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE in an exercise showcasing the Sonderwunsch request program, which provides bespoke customisation services to create unique special editions.
Unveiled at the Icons of Porsche festival held in Dubai in November 2023, this car is fitted with a host of Exclusive Manufaktur options. These include the Sport Design Package, which notably adds upturned tips for the rear wing, more pronounced side sills, and an aggressive restyling of the extended front bumper. Meanwhile, the side strakes and mirrors are painted to match the body colour. To authentically recreate the look of Mrs Piëch’s 1974 prototype, Style Porsche designers in Weissach have added the Austrian autobahn decal on the right-front wing. Porsche Classic also provided special permission for the script from the first-ever production 911 Turbo to be reused for the rear badge. The exterior configuration is capped off by black five-spoke wheels that hark back to the famous Fuchs alloy design.
With the Heritage Design Classic package selected, the interior features retro-style green illuminated dials for the tachometer and Sport Chrono dial. The upholstery for the remastered Turbo compromises two-tone Lipstick Red and black, while the seat centres and door cards are trimmed with red and blue tartan trim just as Mrs Piëch originally requested. Like the rear badging, the seats are capped off with original Turbo lettering embroidered into the headrest.
While the appearance is a clear tribute to Porsche’s past, the dynamics are at the leading edge. As a 992-generation 911 Turbo, the car boasts a 3,745-cc six-cylinder boxer engine enhanced by symmetrical turbochargers to deliver 580 PS. With that power transmitted to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK transmission featuring an aluminium gear selector, the sprint to 100 km/h takes just 2.8 seconds while the top speed is 320 km/h. That considerable performance is accessed by unlocking the car with a bespoke dual-finish key that features the tartan pattern and GT Silver colours.
Registered in the United Arab Emirates and showing delivery use only, with the odometer displaying just 35 kilometres at the time of cataloguing, the sale of this 911 Turbo ‘Exclusive Manufaktur’ is particularly special. A seldom-offered opportunity to become the first owner of a one-off Porsche that celebrates 50 years of the manufacturer’s forced-induction flagship, here is an opportunity for marque enthusiasts and supercar collectors alike that’s not to be missed.
