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  • Scherer Sport Shares ABT Sportsline RS 7 Legacy Edition in Audi exclusive Kyalami Green

    Scherer Sport Shares ABT Sportsline RS 7 Legacy Edition in Audi exclusive Kyalami Green

    Even though the car you see here is for sale, we’re foregoing running it as a Market Find given it’s being sold via Scherer Sport’s dealership in Germany and our finds are tailored for North American buyers. Nevertheless, there’s a lot to love about this ABT RS 7 Legacy Edition.

    Let’s start with the paint. Though it’s been a factory color for cars such as the TT RS and RS 3 sedan, you’d need to place an Audi exclusive order to get Kyalami Green (kyalamigrün; non-metallic Uni; LZ6A; Audi) on an RS 7.

    Next, the car is built to ABT Sportsline’s Legacy Edition specification, upgrading a whole host of components while adding the very distinctive body kit.

    Though most of the cars ABT Sportsline builds are current-generation Audi offerings, we still count them as a remaster. Rather than simply selling upgrades and components, which they also do, ABT builds series cars to set packages like the Legacy Edition and then finalizes those with client determined details of the specification.

    Check out more on the Scherer Sport website and also via their Facebook post.

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple S5 sportback

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple S5 sportback

    What: 2018 Audi S5 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple (merlin purple; pearl effect; 4B / LZ3W / Z3W; Audi)
    VIN: WAUB4CF51JA075543
    Mileage:75,577 miles
    Price: $34,988
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Milford, OH
    Link: Mid America Auto Group

    While seemingly uncommon in the real world, Audi exclusive’s Merlin Purple sure is a frequent flyer in the world of Tailored Driver. Seen here on an S5 sportback, Merlin may not be for everyone but those bold enough to take the jump are rewarded with a deep, dynamic hue that is certain to be a conversation starter. At $35k, this Tailored Driver may be priced a bit higher compared to similar year and mile S5 sportbacks on the market and it does have an accident on the CarFax, but for the right buyer it might be worth the jump.

  • Market Find: 2014 Audi exclusive A4 quattro in Imola Yellow

    Market Find: 2014 Audi exclusive A4 quattro in Imola Yellow

    What: 2014 Audi A4 quattro
    Color: Audi exclusive Imola Yellow (imolagelb; non-metallic Uni; Y1C; Audi)
    VIN: WAUDFAFL6DA156015
    Mileage: 81,795 miles
    Price: $14,995
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Addison, TX
    Link: Apex Autosports

    A part of the tailored car segment we find to be most interesting are older examples, leaving us interested in how they’ve held up and how they price in against comparable cars of their age. Maybe even more interesting is the specification, because back in 2014 most car brands like Audi weren’t offering Audi exclusive tailoring quite as broadly. Colors or options chosen can be a real head scratcher at times, and we think this car qualifies.

    For starters, it’s an A4 2.0T in Premium specification. On Audi’s version of the “Good, Better, Best” scale, Premium is entry-level, and you can see that here with the basic non-LED headlights or lower-grade infotainment configuration with controls up on the center console versus behind the shifter. Whomever ordered this car, ordered it about as basically as one could. That said, they did opt for quattro all-wheel drive and chose to stick with the “base” manual transmission – optimal configuration in our book.

    At the same time, the original buyer chose to elevate the price by several thousand dollars by choosing Audi exclusive paint. In this case, the ad doesn’t list the color but we have confirmed it is Imola Yellow. This particular yellow was introduced as a standard offering on the B5 S4. It’s graced any number of Audi performance models, including most recently the Euro market Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years. It remains a well-loved Audi color as a result.

    This particular A4 looks well-preserved. 81,000 miles is low for a ten-plus-year old car. We do see some wear in the photos, including some possible scratching on the infotainment screen and a smudge of some sort appears on the passenger top side of the dashboard. Even still, we suspect this car would be a great get for someone seeking a unique yet affordable car.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica RS 5 sportback

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica RS 5 sportback

    What: 2019 Audi RS 5 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica (racingblau; metallic UNI; MXYEWWA; Audi)
    VIN: WUABWCF56KA904494
    Mileage: 14,375 miles
    Price: $53,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Warrington, PA
    Listing: Link

    Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica is one of the more rare hues on the Tailored Driver spectrum, likely due to its similarity to several other hues- most notably Navarra Blue, which was an optional factory color for that year. Perhaps not wanting to pay the cost for such subtlety, prospective Tailors have missed out as Racing is both a deep and vibrant blue, reminiscent of BMW’s San Marino Blue. This incredibly uncommon shade on the secondhand market comes at a reasonable cost, as this low mile RS 5 with no accidents reported is available for just $54k- very much in line with standard colored examples.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Imola Yellow S6 sedan

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Imola Yellow S6 sedan

    What: 2016 Audi S6 sedan
    Color: Audi exclusive Imola Yellow (imolagelb; non-metallic UNI; LY1C / 1T; Audi)
    VIN: Unknown
    Mileage: 96,758 miles
    Price: $29,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Davidson, NC
    Listing: Link

    Imola Yellow isn’t exactly a hue for the introverted, and by choosing a big, bright, non-metallic Yellow, we are certain the original Tailor of this S6 didn’t mind standing out. The C7-generation S6 is an absolute ground pounder out of the box, and when not yellow, it blends into highway traffic quite well- so well that one was used to set a Cannonball record. It’s fitting then, that this Tailored S6 has been modified ever so slightly with APR’s stage 1 software and CTS’s turbo inlets to help it’s performance match its flash.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Glut Orange S3

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Glut Orange S3

    What: 2016 Audi S3
    Color: Audi exclusive Glut Orange (glutorange; non-metallic UNI; LY2G / 3F; Audi)
    VIN: Unknown
    Mileage: 53,000 miles
    Price: $33,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Zap, ND
    Listing: Link

    One of a reported five in Glut Orange, this Audi S3 is from an offering that many affectionately refer to as ‘skittles’ cars. Audi put a package together where potential buyers could chose from Audi exclusive’s Glut Orange, Viper Green, and Vegas Yellow, along with matching interior stitching and belt trim. Sadly this Facebook Marketplace listing does not include interior shots, but trust us when we say it’s unique.

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey S4 Sedan

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey S4 Sedan

    What: 2018 Audi S4 Sedan
    Color: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey (nardograu; non-metallic UNI; LY7C; Audi)
    VIN: WAUC4AF44JA095401
    Mileage: 70,419
    Price: $32,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Cassandra Motorsports, Pewaukee, WI
    Dealer Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    Not much to say about Nardo Grey that we haven’t said before- it was the undeniable color of the moment, and its inspiration can be clearly seen throughout the automotive landscape. But this particular example is much more than that. This Tailored Driver is the Audi brand connoisseur’s choice. Nardo Grey over Magma Red was chosen, but beyond the obvious is a host of choice upgrades. Audi Genuine Accessory Carbon Fiber mirror caps and rear spoiler. Black badges. An RS 4-look grille and what appears to be R8-like wheels with genuine Audi center caps. Money was spent here, and the theme was achieved.

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Ara Blue Crystal Effect S4 Sedan

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Ara Blue Crystal Effect S4 Sedan

    What: 2018 Audi S4 Sedan
    Color: Audi exclusive Ara Blue Crystal Effect (arablau; metallic uni; LX5J; Audi)
    VIN: WAUC4AF46JA187660
    Mileage: 75,508
    Price: $25,900
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Evolution Imports, Bristol, PA
    Dealer Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    Audi’s Ara Blue Crystal Effect is the latest in a long line of truly incredible Blues to come out of Ingolstadt. This particular instance may not be the first time we’ve seen Ara on an S4, but dare we say it’s a better spec. The flat bottom steering wheel may not offer the heating element included in it’s traditionally round counterpart, but we think the trade is worth it. Less of a tradeoff is the full leather seats, whereas the prior Ara car had partial suede. Sure it may look cooler, but the feeling of sweat dripping down your back quickly negates any points earned. Ask us how we know.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance Looking Good in Matte Green

    Market Find: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance Looking Good in Matte Green

    What: 2024 Audi RS 6 performance
    Color: Confirmed Matte Paint, Unconfirmed But Believed Sonoma Green
    Chassis #: WUA1DBF24RN905633
    Mileage: 2,555
    Price: $146,900
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Southeast Auto Showroom, Pompano Beach, FL
    Auction Link: Link

    Why We Love It:

    Factory matte paint is always something special. More expensive than your usual paint to sample shades, it demands a certain premium up front and can prove a bit more work to maintain. Nevertheless, it almost always looks spectacular, emphasizing character lines and creases in the body that often get overlooked when coated with highly reflective gloss surfaces.

    More often than not, we tend to see matte finishes on neutral shades – grey, black, white. It’s rarer to see them in colors like green, and also more of a rare find from Audi exclusive unlike brands such as BMW or Mercedes that have coined mattes with brand-specific terminology such as “frozen” or “magno”. Whatever. In a world where rarer is more interesting, a matte color on an Audi exclusive build is most interesting indeed.

    That’s where this RS 6 performance comes in. We run our own internal check and see (as confirmed by the Monroney or window sticker) that it’s a matte paint. What we can’t see is final confirmation on the color, though a careful perusal of the photos makes us think it is Audi’s Sonoma Green that was pretty common on the early B9 RS 5, though never offered outside of exclusive for the RS 6.

    No doubt this is a handsome car, and the specification continues with factory options including Matte Carbon Package, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Audio with 3D Sound, RS Design package plus (Grey), Executive Package, Driver Assistance Package, RS Sport exhaust, Red brake Calipers and Interior Protection Kit.

    Checking out the CarFax, this wagon appears to have been sold new and serviced at Audi West Palm Beach.

  • Market Find: 2025 Audi RS 7 Sportback in Goodwood Green

    Market Find: 2025 Audi RS 7 Sportback in Goodwood Green

    What: 2025 Audi RS 7 Sportback
    Color: Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrünperleffekt; metallic UNI; Z6X; Audi)
    VIN: WUAPDBF27SN904802
    Mileage: 300 miles
    Price: $167,995
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: See Below in Gallery
    Location: Audi Freehold, Freehold Township, NJ
    Marketplace listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    We are always, and I mean always, fans of dealer salespeople getting the jump on tailored builds by posting them to enthusiasts on social media. We’ve seen it happen all the time, an enthusiast at the dealership knows what they have, grabs their own photos (see them in this story) and shares them online (see it on Audi Club North America’s Classifieds Facebook Group HERE) as Danny Alves just did.

    The car in question is a very tasteful spec, 2025 Audi RS 7 Sportback performance with Audi exclusive Goodwood Green Pearl Effect paint. Inside, it’s also got Iguana Green interior stitching to round out the look. Other options include Matte Carbon Package, Executive Package and Driver Assistance Package. We’re going to give bonus points to whomever built it for going with more subtle black brake calipers over red that bestow just a bit too much of a yuletide vibe on a Goodwood Green Audi.

    Thanks again to Danny Alves for sharing it with his own photos before the dealership has them live on their site. If you call Audi Freehold to inquire, check in with him since he was kind enough to share these photos. Email him at dalves@audifreehold.com or call him at 732 347 5371.