Tag: Black Olive

  • Market Find: Unique Volvo V90 T5 R Design

    Market Find: Unique Volvo V90 T5 R Design

    What: 2018 Volvo V90 T5 R Design
    Color: Black Olive (schwarzolive; non-metallic Uni; 2A7; Porsche)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 90,311 miles
    Price: $29,900
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Lake Forest, CA
    Link: Facebook Marketplace

    We don’t typically feature repainted cars on this site, because the technical focus is the factory tailors or the remasters. Still, every once in a while, a redone car comes along that captures our attention. This Volvo V90 in Porsche Black Olive seems to qualify.

    When it comes to Volvo, we’re pretty sure they don’t have a factory tailor program. Back in the P2 S60R / V70R era, I’d inquired if one could deviate from their standard R colors wanting a simple white that would have still stood out from the few colors offered. The answer was that something like this was possible so long as the color was offered in Europe. Whether that still holds today I don’t know, but the V70R wasn’t offered in white in Europe either.

    It’s safe to say that Europe also doesn’t offer Porsche paint colors. Even still, Porsche Black Olive is an excellent color that looks incredible on a Volvo V90. Beyond that, the listing says it was taken down to the shell with all panels and glass removed before the repaint. Photos of the whole process were taken and can be provided.

    Inside, the owner added “Porsche tartan” plaid to the seats as well.

    Worth noting, the car has some aftermarket parts on it including wheels, Maxton body kit and rear spoiler, an upgraded audio system and more. If you’re seeking bone stock or OEM condition then this may not be your car. That said, if you’re seeking a very unique long roof, we suspect you’ll be very interested in this one.

  • PTS Black Olive with Special Interior 911 GT3 Touring Headed to Broad Arrow Amelia Auction

    PTS Black Olive with Special Interior 911 GT3 Touring Headed to Broad Arrow Amelia Auction

    What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
    Color: Black Olive (schwarzolive; non-metallic Uni; 2A7; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A96NS271189
    Mileage: 482 miles
    Price Estimate: $350,000 to $400,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: The Amelia Auction by Broad Arrow, Amelia Island, FL
    Listing: Link

    While those without Paint to Sample (PTS) allocations may beg to differ, the reality when it comes to special paint at Porsche is that the take rate for PTS is considerably higher than it has been historically. Yes, PTS has been offered by Stuttgart for decades, but today it is a an extra mark of exclusivity for a brand enjoying a definite heyday. So, even if you have a PTS allocation, the trick is to choose a more obscure color or go further with special Exclusive Manufaktur CXX special requests. For those watching the Amelia Island week auction dockets, it’s notable that this particular 911 GT3 Touring sports both an obscure color and special interior.

    This 911 is PTS Black Olive, a medium dark non-metallic green. The color has a bit of a retro look about it, almost making you wonder if it comes from the 356 era. It doesn’t, and was only briefly offered from the factory in the 997.2 and 991 eras, and occasionally chosen by PTS customers. It’s a subtle handsome look, but not one that’s going to scream look at me like a Gulf Blue or Viper Green.

    A perfect pairing of satin white gold wheels from Exclusive Manufaktur only emphasizes the classic feel of Black Olive.

    Open the door for a peek inside and we’d argue that’s where this car becomes truly special. It features over $35,000 in CXX requests. The color is Exclusive Manufaktur Truffle Brown and Black, over Porsche’s carbon bucket seats. It also includes quilted door panels and deviated stitching throughout.

    Broad Arrow’s lot description includes the following further description of the interior. “at delivery it was taken even further with the addition of body color Black Olive-painted seat belt pass-throughs and Black and White houndstooth check fabric seat inserts.”

    We’re not sure exactly what that means and would suggest those with a very strict appreciation for factory specification only cars may want to take not here and inquire for further details from Broad Arrow. Their description also notes that, “The lengthy list of options and CXX special wishes is on file and available for review.”

    Other options include 6-speed manual transmission, Front Axle Lift, Touring Pack in Black, full body-color carbon roof, Extended Range fuel tank, BOSE sounds system and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes with Black brake calipers featuring Chalk Porsche lettering. All told, the car stickered at $370,000.

    The car has logged only 482 miles, which makes it practically new in our book.