What: 1999 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Classic Cabriolet Color: Almandine Black Metallic (almandinschwarz; metallic uni; 182 / 9182; Mercedes-Benz) VIN: WDB4632061X118986 Mileage: 47852 km Price at Time of this Writing: Estimated $275,000 to $325,000 CarFax: N/A Original MSRP: N/A Location: Broad Arrow 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction Auction listing:Link
Why we love it:
As G-Wagen’s go, the G 500 Classic Cabriolet is an incredibly rare specimen. This one is finished in Almandine Black Metallic that is actually an incredibly dark red. Paired with two-tone Black and Purple Nappa Leather interior, it’s a subtle yet distinct specification that is sure to please.
Check it out in the Broad Arrow Monterey Jet Center Auction that is part of the always-entertaining must-see Monterey Car Week.
Colors are dynamic and full of depth, influenced significantly by lighting. While pictures can serve as a useful reference, they can’t capture the full spectrum of color. Beyond the naked eye, video offers the next best way to appreciate the true nuances of color.
Urban Werks has recently posted a new video on their YouTube channel featuring a PTS British Racing Green Macan GTS. UW is known as the premier detail shop in Lancaster, PA, focused on vehicle protection and detailing. While they work on any vehicle make or model, a lot of their clientele tends to be higher-end, bringing in cars like this. After applying full-body PPF (a great idea for a color like this) and ceramic coating, the team also lowered the car using lowering links and installed wheel spacers to give the GTS a more aggressive stance.
Check it out for yourself and give some love to Urban Werks’ social channels!
What: 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista Color: Grass Green (grassgreen; non-metallic uni; 296; Ferrari) VIN: ZFF90HLA9L0253897 Mileage: 1,015 miles Price at Time of this Writing: Estimated $650,000 to $700,000 CarFax: N/A Original MSRP: N/A Location: Broad Arrow 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction Auction listing:Link
Why we love it:
Paging Jay Kay. We’ve loved primary green on Ferraris ever since Jamiroquai’s lead singer raised eyebrows at Goodwood with his LaFerrari. Perhaps inspired by that car, this 488 Pista that’s turned up in the catalogue of Broad Arrow’s upcoming 2024 Monterey Jet Center Auction will make you green with envy. The paint color is Extra Campionario (special order) Grass Green that may be identical to Viper Green according to some accounts. That’s paired with muted Nero stripes and black brakes so as to tone down the in-your-face green just a bit, while the interior continues the green theme with special Matte Green Carbon Fiber.
It’s a very distinct thing, and not for the feint of heart. Check it out in the Broad Arrow Monterey Jet Center Auction during the 2024 Monterey Car Week activities.
Performance: Range Rover Sport SV takes the sporting attitude, dynamic capability and assertive presence of Range Rover Sport to the next level
New for 2024: Introducing Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO, featuring four distinct design curations for 2024 which further enhance its dramatic road presence
Technical Design: A choice of four fresh colors including exclusive Blue Nebula Matte, with new forged carbon fiber finisher options
Breadth of capability: The most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport blends exceptional performance and dynamism with Range Rover modern luxury, refinement and reductive design
Perfect poise: Hydraulic interlinked 6D Dynamics suspension with pitch and roll control helps maintain a near‑level stance during acceleration, braking and cornering
Stopping power: Lightweight and powerful Brembo Carbon Ceramic Brakes(5) option provides outstanding braking performance, paired with eight‑piston SV front calipers
Lightweight focus: Pioneering 23‑inch Carbon Fiber Wheel option contributes to 167.6lbs. (76kg) total weight saving(1), minimizing un‑sprung mass, improving handling, acceleration and ride quality
Top performer: The most powerful Range Rover vehicle ever, mild‑hybrid Twin Turbo V8 engine produces 626 HP (635PS) and 553 lb‑ft (750Nm)(2) of torque, accelerating from 0‑60mph in as little as 3.6 seconds (3,6)
Ultimate experience: SV Mode amplifies the benefit of Range Rover Sport SV vehicle’s uprated hardware, intensifying its sporting attitude to deliver the purest dynamic experience
Calming comfort: Body and Soul Seat is designed to enable Range Rover clients to feel the sound, encouraging relaxation, incorporating the latest in‑car sensory audio technology
Stay informed: Visit www.rangerover.com for more information on the Range Rover Sport line‑up, including SV EDITION TWO and to register for updates on future SV model availability
[source: Land Rover]
Mahwah, NJ – The Range Rover Sport SV is a hallmark in its segment with cutting‑edge technologies and dynamic capability in an assertive, modern vision of sporting luxury.
Today, the Range Rover brand announces the continuation of its high‑performance SUV flagship: introducing the Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO.
The new Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO offers a dramatic performance‑honed exterior, with four new themes announced for 2024. Each theme has been carefully curated to ensure its assertive presence and sporting personality on the road: Blue Nebula Matte, Ligurian Black Gloss, Marl Grey Gloss and Sunrise Copper Satin.
Each curation blends unique exterior paint colorways, with new carbon fiber finishers and SV Performance seats in a range of colors, which offer clients a choice of innovative knit textiles or Windsor leather, for a dynamic, technical and cosseting interior space. Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO also features exclusive branding on the front splitter, center console, treadplates and puddle lamps; a mark of sporting luxury that makes it instantly recognizable.
“What makes Range Rover Sport SV so desirable is its unique combination of dynamic performance, modern sporting luxury design, its cutting‑edge sensory technology and breadth of capability. For the first year, this was initially only open to clients by reservation. Today we announce the next step in our SV line‑up, Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO, available with new design themes which offer our discerning clients the chance to enjoy four distinct characters of our high‑performance luxury SUV.” – Geraldine Ingham, Managing Director, Range Rover
Range Rover Sport SV is the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport ever, blending supreme performance and dynamism with peerless Range Rover capability, refinement and reductive design. Its array of performance‑enhancing technologies includes an advanced suspension system and a sensory audio system.
Inherent to the high‑performance credentials of Range Rover Sport SV, an exclusive airflow‑enhanced design delivers a more assertive and grounded aesthetic, with functional lightweight and technical material choices throughout reinforcing its high‑performance capabilities.
Powered exclusively by a 626 HP (635PS), 553 lb‑ft (750Nm)(2) 4.4‑liter Twin‑Turbo MHEV V8 petrol engine, Range Rover Sport SV is capable of accelerating from 0‑60mph in as little as 3.6 seconds(3) and a top speed of 180mph(6).
This outstanding performance is enabled by a combination of features that deliver a weight saving of up to 167.6 lbs. (76kg)(1), including Carbon Ceramic Brakes option, and standard‑fit aerodynamic enhancements including a carbon fiber bonnet.
The standard‑fit Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires, features a unique construction, tread pattern and compound.
SV EDITION TWO: DESIGN CURATIONS
Four new curations that are unique to new SV EDITION TWO offer visually striking variations.
Immediately dramatic, the Blue Nebula specification features a matte finish – the color itself inspired by the Northern Atlantic coast, containing a hint of green, finished with a color shifting effect. This is paired with the new Satin Forged Carbon exterior pack, a painted carbon‑fiber bonnet and 23‑inch forged black alloy wheels – complemented by Blue Nebula brake calipers. Inside, SV Performance Seats are finished in Light Cloud and Ebony Windsor leather.
For the second curation, a Marl Grey Gloss exterior is paired with a Gloss Carbon Twill exterior pack, Exposed Carbon Twill bonnet and 23‑inch Carbon Gloss wheels with Sunrise Copper calipers, offered with a Rosewood and Ebony Windsor interior.
The third curation offers a Sunrise Copper Satin exterior finish, with Satin Carbon Twill exterior pack, painted carbon fiber bonnet and a 23‑inch forged black alloy wheel with red anodized calipers. Inside, the seats are upholstered in Ebony Windsor leather.
The fourth and final exclusive curation features a Ligurian Black Gloss exterior with Satin Carbon Twill exterior pack, exposed carbon fiber bonnet and 23‑inch Carbon Gloss wheels with contrasting Nano Yellow brake caliper, and Cinder and Ebony interior in Knit and UltrafabricsTM PU.
For each curation, clients can opt for alternative wheels – including new 22‑inch Diamond‑Turned alloy wheels with Satin Dark Grey contrast – plus different brake caliper colors. The exterior of each SV EDITION TWO can be specified with a body‑colored roof, a new Satin Forged Carbon Fiber Pack, or Twill Carbon Fiber Pack introduced on SV EDITION ONE, as per the client’s preference, and dependent on the exterior paint finish.
Inside, new Satin Forged Carbon Fiber trim finishers can be specified to match the exterior, with Twill Carbon Fiber trim finishers also available, with matching carbon fiber seat backs. Every SV EDITION TWO comes with Body and Soul Seats (BASS) and the option of Knit and UltrafabricsTM PU, or Windsor leather.
Interior Design
Range Rover Sport SV vehicle’s interior design enhances the connection between car and driver, reflecting its more focused, sporting character without compromising luxury or refinement.
Exclusive front SV Performance Seats feature integrated headrests, carbon fiber backboards, an illuminated SV logo and more sculpted bolsters designed to hold the driver and their front‑seat passenger in place during high‑performance driving(6). The 16‑way adjustable seats feature massage functionality and are heated and cooled for maximum comfort. Cutting‑edge Body and Soul Seat in‑car sensory technology is fitted as standard.
Matching rear seats – also heated and cooled – feature a more dynamic design with pronounced side bolsters yet retain powered recline and 60/40 split folding functionality.
Range Rover Sport SV vehicle’s redesigned steering wheel features more pronounced thumb grips, a thicker rim and exclusive illuminated SV Mode button. A short press puts the vehicle into SV Mode(5), immediately configuring its suspension, powertrain, steering, transmission and Active Exhaust for maximum performance. A long press opens the Configurable Dynamics(5) menu, where the driver can tailor the dynamic characteristics of Range Rover Sport SV to suit their preferences.
The enlarged gear‑shift paddles incorporate innovative LED Edge‑Lighting Technology. The +/‑ symbols are illuminated white when the vehicle is switched on. When SV Mode is activated, the illumination changes to red.
There’s something about a primary-ish blue Audi Avant that just seems right. You can thank the original Audi RS2 for starting that theme… or at least sending it into icon status, but every medium blue Avant since definitely hits this note in some capacity. And while the car you see here isn’t a rare 1 of 25 Audi RS 6 RS Tribute Edition, it is a C8 long roof in a color you’d be forgiven for mistaking as Nogaro Blue.
It’s not Nogaro Blue though, and how we know this deserves calling out. Yes, this blue is unlike any of the conservative and forgettable factory A6 allroad colors, so we already knew it’s an Audi exclusive build. Such cars are easy enough to find on classified sites, but knowing whether it’s any number of medium blues depending on lighting for the photography can be a real challenge. Even Audi dealers, more often than not, don’t include the name of the Audi exclusive color in an online listing. So, when a Ford dealership in Tennessee lists it, we don’t exactly have high hopes. Or, more accurately, when Ford of Franklin confirms the color in the listing, Firmament Blue to be exact, it’s worth calling out and offering a golf clap.
The car in question (VIN# WAU92BF23MN037703) is also a nice spec beyond just the color. It’s a 2021 Prestige package car (Audi’s Best on the Good, Better, Best scale), and includes full body paint over the fender flares for a sportier appearance. This fresh trade has also covered 26,909 miles. Listed at $55,382 it’s roughly half the price of the equivalent RS 6, getting you a fair degree of the big body Audi long roof experience at a fraction of the RS 6 price.
In the grand scheme of things, 2010 isn’t exactly the age of classic car we’ve come to expect from major auction house sales at concours weeks such as Monterey. So, when a newer car makes a showing, it’s usually very special or very tailored. In that vein, this green-on-green DBS Volante (chassis # SCFFDCCD2AGE11881) breathed on by in-house Aston Martin tailoring department Q definitely qualifies.
In this case, the car’s exterior is referred to as California Sage, while the interior is Absynthe Green. With only about 845 Volantes believed to have been produced, the drop-top DBS is already rare. However, green-on-green is a whole other level of rare… even from a British marque.
This car will be up for sale as part of RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction. We’re going to go ahead and share the full model description from RM below, but make sure to follow the link HERE in order to see the full photo gallery and learn information on where and when to bid.
Lot #208: 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante
Aston Martin’s luxurious open-top flagship; timeless styling meets modern performance
Finished in Q-specification California Sage over an Absynthe Green leather interior
Thrilling 5.9-liter naturally aspirated V-12 producing 510 hp
Driven a modest 16,172 miles at cataloguing; carefully maintained and accompanied by service invoices
One of only 845 DBS Volantes believed to have been produced in total
When it debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the DBS Volante brought together two legendary names from Aston Martin’s past that, to devotees of the marque, needed no introduction.
First, DBS. The inaugural DBS arrived in 1967, toward the tail end of Aston Martin’s crucial David Brown era, as a muscular yet elegant tourer. The DBS nameplate was revived in 2007; true to form, it was an imposing machine wrapped in instant-classic styling. Motivation came from a 510-horsepower version of the company’s 5.9-liter V-12, which could be paired with either six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearboxes.
Second is Volante. Italian for “flying,” it has—since the introduction of the DB Short-Wheelbase Volante in 1965—been used to denote convertible versions of Aston Martin’s exquisite tourers. More than that, the word instantly conjures the carefree thrills and romance that one can only experience behind the wheel of a fine open-top automobile.
Of course, one need not be a student of Aston Martin history to recognize that the DBS Volante is something special. Luxurious features abound, including a power fabric top that can stow away in as little in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 30 mph. Adaptive driving modes and carbon-ceramic brakes provide confident handling and secure stopping no matter how spirited one decides to get behind the wheel.
With only 845 examples believed to have been built in total, the DBS Volante is an undoubtedly rare beast. The car offered here further distinguishes itself with its stunning color combination: Q-specification California Sage over an Absynthe Green leather interior. Further options include the six-speed automatic transmission, 10-spoke diamond-turned Silver wheels, Magnum Silver meshes and Silver fascia trim inlays, and seatbelts in Warm Charcoal.
Enhancing its desirability, this DBS Volante has enjoyed a life of modest use and diligent care. After its acquisition by the consignor in 2019, it has been treated to regular maintenance as well as close attention to cosmetic condition, with further service to ensure proper operation of its convertible top; invoices on file detail the work performed. At the time of cataloguing, the car displayed only 16,272 miles.
Positioned as Aston Martin’s flagship convertible tourer when new, and every bit as impressive today, the DBS Volante seems destined to age as finely as the British marque’s great historical offerings. With its striking specification and history of limited use, this is an example worthy of careful consideration by the discriminating collector.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Semaphore reflects new codes of luxury among marque’s bold, youthful clients
Bespoke Semaphore Yellow paint inspired by informal elegance of coastal California
Dramatic ‘Marbled Paint Spill’ bonnet took 160 hours of development
Bespoke digital instrument dials match vivid yellow colourway
High-gloss Cashmere Grey wood set incorporates a subtle metallic finish
Debut on Friday 16 August at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, at Monterey Car Week 2024
Only one Spectre Semaphore to be built globally
[source: Rolls-Royce]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils Spectre Semaphore, a Bespoke one-of-one commission that will make its global debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, on 16 August, during the 2024 Monterey Car Week in California. This highly Bespoke expression of Rolls-Royce Spectre captures the bold new codes of luxury being established by the marque’s confident, youthful client base.
The exterior coachwork is finished in Bespoke Semaphore Yellow – the colour from which this commission takes its name. This solid hue is further elevated with a unique artwork on the bonnet, inspired by the informal elegance of coastal California. Named ‘Marbled Paint Spill’, the graphic is an abstract tribute to the Golden State and its diverse environment. From the sunshine of Southern California to the eastern silver mountain tops, the Bespoke artisans have brought this inspiration to reality.
To create this motif, Rolls-Royce craftspeople applied silver lacquer and multiple layers of clearcoat for a seamless finish. The bonnet alone is the product of over 160 hours of design, development and production.
The bright yellow colourway extends into the motor car’s interior. A combination of Bespoke Lemon Yellow and Citrine Yellow is used across the seats, Starlight doors and above the instrument panel. It blends into the contrasting Grace White and Slate Grey hues with Lemon Yellow stitching. The marque’s designers also leveraged the digital Bespoke potential offered by the SPIRIT operating system by complementing the dials to the motor car’s yellow colourway.
Spectre Semaphore maximises the interior suite’s contemporary design with a clean, high-polish Bespoke painted wood set. Coloured to match the grey material accents, the Cashmere Grey paint is infused with silver mica flakes, which creates a vivacious sparkle under direct light.
Only one Rolls-Royce Spectre Semaphore will be built. It will be displayed on 16 August at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, as part of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ presence at Monterey Car Week 2024.
Expedition Motor Company (EMC) has established itself as a leader in restoring the vintage Geländewagen (G-Wagen), expertly transforming each vehicle to meet modern driving conditions while preserving their vintage charm. EMC consistently exceeds client expectations with their exceptional craftsmanship and intimate knowledge of the G-Wagen, continually raising the standard for what is possible from a vintage G. Their newly available 1991 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf has been freshly restored and upgraded with meticulous care and remarkable attention to detail. After 4 months, and about 2,300 man-hours of dedicated restoration work, this revitalized 1991 G-Wagen is ready to impress with enhanced charm and improved drivability.
[source: Expedition Motor Company]
The exterior of this breathtaking G-Wagen features an all-new colorway highlighted by a vibrant Meringue Yellow paint that instantly captivates and stands out in any environment. The interior features Elephant gray-colored weatherproof upholstery that enhances the vehicle’s stylish and cohesive design. This car comes with two included tops, the bikini and full soft top. With its bikini top, the Wolf provides open-air driving with coverage for the driver and front passenger. The full soft top delivers comprehensive coverage against the elements, while also offering a safari-style driving experience when the sides are rolled up.
Inside, EMC’s new G-Wagen offers an exceptional blend of sophistication and practicality. Adorned with premium elephant-colored weatherproof upholstery, the cabin is designed for both comfort and durability. In a move to enhance the overall driving experience, this 250GD Wolf features wireless Apple CarPlay, a backup camera, heating capabilities, and air conditioning for comfort in any conditions. EMC bridges the gap between timeless design and contemporary technology with these enhanced interior appointments, providing a commanding driving experience that excels by today’s standards.
“The all-new Meringue Yellow colorway highlights EMC’s commitment to offering a wide range of personalized choices for each reimagined classic G-Wagen. This 250GD Wolf retains the iconic military G-Wagen aesthetic, yet seamlessly integrates modern amenities for an enhanced driving experience across the board,” comments Expedition Motor Company Founder Alex Levin. “This G merges the iconic ‘90s style with a stout diesel engine, making it an absolute head-turner on the open road. We’re proud about how this build came together and are very excited to offer this new color to our clients.”
The fully rebuilt 250GD was crafted with adaptability in mind, allowing it to naturally shift between the vibrant atmosphere of coastal towns and the challenges associated with difficult off-road trails. EMC’s revamped 1991 Wolf features the enduring OM602 diesel engine mated to a rebuilt 722.6 automatic transmission. Each EMC Wolf is subject to an in-depth inspection process upon completion, ensuring that every component performs reliably and uniformly for the client. EMC’s commitment to building these trucks from the ground up is designed to ensure long-lasting durability and reliability for decades to come.
Available now for $204,400, this 250GD Wolf highlights EMC’s latest advancement in automotive excellence. This model underscores the company’s commitment to superior craftsmanship and an in-depth understanding of automotive design, establishing a new benchmark for quality and innovation in the vintage G-Wagen space. For more information on the 250GD Wolf and all available builds from Expedition Motor Company, please visit www.expeditionmotorcompany.com.
A staple at Monterey Car Week is the temporary Porsche Zentrum brand display that’s been a tradition on the peninsula for as long as we can remember. Over the last several years, the Zentrum has taken a location at the Barns at Cooper Molera in downtown Monterey, where panel discussions, special build cars and new models are part of the formula. For 2024, the tradition at The Barns continues. It’s been named “Porsche Full Service” and includes a panel discussion on building the car of your dreams via Sonderwunsch is of particular note.
Here’s what we know of the panel:
WHAT: “Where your dream car becomes reality” Panel
WHEN: Saturday, August 17th: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
WHERE: Porsche Full Service, Monterey Car Week, The Barns at Cooper Molera, 535 Polk St, Monterey, CA 93940
BRIEF: Through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, dreams really do come true. Hear from Milanese product designer Luca Trazzi about how he realised his own Factory One-Off together with the experts from Porsche. Discover from our panelists how deep the well of creativity runs with master designers, engineers, and, of course, dreamers at the helm. Listen to the stakeholders as they share the challenges and victories behind this unique Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off project.
You can register for Porsche Zentrum access and find more on Porsche Full Service programming at Monterey Car Week HERE.
Commissions Starting at $375,000–The RSR Project Channels Ethos of Lightweight Design with Newly Presented 1986 Custom Build
[source: The RSR Project]
BEDFORD HILLS, NY – The RSR Project is intensely focused on honoring the illustrious seventies racing style of Porsche in all of the company’s custom builds inspired by the very same era. Newly presented, The RSR Project proudly unveils another delightfully analogue one-of-a-kind restoration and modification of a 1986 Porsche channeled into an absolutely stunning Gulf Blue (gulfblau; non-metallic / non-metallic UNI; 328; Porsche) 911 custom paying homage to the iconic 1973 RennSport Rennwagen (RSR). Starting at $375,000, the new 235-hp 1986 Gulf Blue 911 from RSR Project is made for daily driving and unlike many restorations, meant to be used by clients for enjoying the open road.
Starting life as a 1986 911, the latest highlighted RSR Project build features a 3.4L engine upgraded from the original vehicle’s 3.2L, significantly increasing overall power output to 235-hp. The additional horsepower and performance is specially designed by RSR Project to mirror the uniquely raw, crisp experience found behind the wheel of an original RSR classic. RSR Project also concisely integrates a host of other body modifications to further reduce vehicle weight.
While original RSR 911 iterations regularly sell at auctions for millions of dollars, RSR Project presents clients with a reimagined car that is meant to be driven in the same captivating style and sublime on-road driving experience as the classic. First conceived in 1973 as the absolute apex of the Stuttgart factory’s incredible engineering prowess, the lightweight RSR cars historically built a reputation as being the cars to beat in global racing challenges on track and off, including the 24-Hours of Le Mans. Literally translated from German “RennSport Rennwagen” to English “Racing Sport Racing car,” RSR cars became the alpha version of Porsche’s venerated 911 series.
“I actually started RSR Project to build a custom for myself. As soon as enthusiasts and collectors took a look at my finished car out on the road, many wanted one for themselves. My background is in operations and manufacturing, so my professional skill set has served RSR Project well as more and more clients commission cars with us,” comments Richard Schickman, Founder of The RSR Project. “Original RSR cars are almost impossible to find these days, and if a collector does manage to procure one, they seldom drive it. Inversely, RSR Project builds cars that are made to be driven. While many companies strive to make classic cars into something decidedly modern, RSR Project recaptures the original essence of the RSR in a period correct way that better suits drivers today. RSR Project cars are not for everyone, but driving purists that know the original car can come to us.”
RSR Project starts every commission by sourcing a donor body from a vehicle dated between 1984 – 1989. Porsches from this era were built with galvanized bodies preventing many from rusting even decades later. The approach allows RSR Project to streamline the conversion process, as there are less differences in body and interior styling from that era than with newer nineties renditions of the 911. Following a complete disassembly of the donor vehicle, RSR Project deletes all superfluous vehicle features including the original factory electric windows and electric seats to reduce overall vehicle weight to the absolute minimum.
Clients have the option of a subtly integrated A/C unit, but the Gulf Blue client opted to go without this upgrade to keep the car even more nimble. RSR Project further reduced weight by removing the car’s front and rear impact bumpers and front and rear metal deck lids. Clients can also reduce further weight by having RSR Project integrate a special aluminum hood. RSR Project also introduces a special ducktail spoiler to reimagine the beautiful silhouette of the original vehicle.
The RSR Project takes a minimalist approach to the cabin, lining the contours of the saloon in ultra-lightweight Perlon carpet and vinyl appearing throughout the headliner, dashboard, and door panels. While many restoration specialists introduce opulent interior customizations, RSR Project instead focuses on recapturing the spartan, race-ready essence of the original. The new 1986 RSR Project custom includes the classic RS door panels alongside original styled seats, which are swathed in super-premium leather and Scottish Tartan. A vintage dashboard is integrated along with fully updated new gauges, and a WEVO racing-style shifter. RSR Project also offers a roll-cage option for safety. RSR Project engine modifications include the installation of race spec cams, which introduce aggressive lift and duration profiles to optimize airflow and power at high RPMs. Additionally, RSR Project fine-tunes the ECU with a Steve Wong Chip (SW Chip), resulting in improved throttle response, increased horsepower, and enhanced overall engine performance. To further boost the engine’s capabilities, RSR Project has increased the engine displacement from 3.2 liters to 3.4 liters. This increases displacement, combined with the high-performance camshafts and custom ECU tuning, delivers a smoother, more powerful driving experience that exhilarates.
RSR Project engines are comprehensively rebuilt and detailed to factory-new condition with clients having the option between 3.2L, 3.4L or 3.5L engine formats. Additional engine appointments can include stock, PMO or custom fuel injection. All gaskets and rubber on board each engine is fully replaced, making each customized build absolutely brand new inside and out. Clients have the option to choose between the original single-piston factory brakes or upgraded four-piston brakes with sharper stopping power. The new RSR Project 1986 Gulf Blue build features upgraded four-piston brakes engineered for improved on-road driving dynamics. The vehicle’s suspension is also completely rebuilt with new Bilstein shocks and bushings with Braid wheels (11×15 in rear and 9×15 in front) wearing sticky Michelin TB-15 tires.
Prior to each vehicle delivery, every RSR Project car is thoroughly road tested and shaken-down to rigorous standards to ensure the highest expectations of quality and performance. Commissions for a bespoke RSR Project car now start at $375,000 with vehicle delivery typically taking 12 – 18 months. To learn more about The RSR Project, please visit www.thersrproject.com.
