What: 2004 BMW M3 Color: BMW Individual Estoril Blue Metallic(estorilblau; metallic; 335; BMW) VIN: WBSBL93464PN58640 Mileage: 66,572 Price at Time of this Writing: $23,000 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Doylestown, PA Auction listing:Link
Why we love it:
While not offered on the E46 generation M3, BMW Individual Estoril Blue was such a hit on other M cars of the day that more than a few Tailors opted to tick the box. It is much less common though, that those same Tailors continued down the path of Individual in selecting an off-menu interior as we see here. BMW Individual Estoril Blue and Black Nappa Leather on this M3’s manual-adjust (!) seats is an incredibly tasteful touch inside this Tailored Driver, as are the host of modifications mentioned in the PCar Market auction. The right blend of OEM+ (CSL trunk, OEM 6-speed conversion, Euro console tray), track-focused (JRZ 2-way adjustable coilovers, Brembo GT big brake kit, numerous polyurethane bushings), and recent maintenance work to make this BMW Individual Estoril Blue M3 the kind of proposition that early 2000s dreams are made of.
What: 2021 Audi RS 6 avant Color: Audi exclusive Voodoo Blue (voodoo-blau; non-metallic UNI; Z12; Porsche) VIN: WUA1CBF25MN908522 Mileage: 10,920 Price at Time of this Writing: $109,990 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: Pictured below Location: Wilsonville, OR Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
Porsche’s Paint to Sample Voodoo Blue slots right in between a number of popular Blues on the Tailored Driver spectrum- darker than Mexico Blue, lighter than Nogaro Blue, and much less bright than Riviera Blue. See here on an Audi RS 6 avant, Voodoo Blue is striking due to the sheer amount of it, although we feel it’s not over the top. The original Tailor of this RS 6 saw fit to continue this theme on the interior as well, opting for slightly more pale Ocean Blue deviated stitching, RS 6 script, and seat belts- racking up a $15,000 bill in the process. In all, this RS 6 carried a nearly $160,000 sticker, a remarkable $49,000 in options on a car that Audi of America didn’t really believe US customers would buy. Offered at $109,990 at time of writing, we dare say this just may be a bargain.
What: 2016 BMW M5 Competition Color: BMW Individual Yas Marina Blue (yasmarinablau; metallic; B68; BMW) VIN: WBSFV9C51GG343496 Mileage: 83,345 Price at Time of this Writing: $44,991 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Boise, ID Dealer Listing:Link
Why we love it:
Based on the reaction to this car’s post on the BMW Individual Market & Discussion group on Facebook, Yas Marina Blue is a surprisingly polarizing color. Even still, it’s got strong BMW heritage having been a factory option color for the F80-generation BMW M3, and like the M2’s Zandvoort Blue, it was stylistically intended to hark the Bavarian blue tone in the trim-colore rhombus design of the BMW Motorsport M badge. Frankly, we’re fans, but it seems opinions are definitely split.
Whatever your take, the presence of a Yas Marina M5 Competition is an interesting one, because the color wasn’t offered on it. This is a special paint build from BMW Individual, and we applaud the original owner for going for a bold M3 color on the bigger Bimmer M car. According to the Facebook post, it’s one of just two made.
What: 2013 BMW M3 Competition Color:Individual Santorini Blue(santorinblauii; non-metallic uni; 327; BMW) VIN: WBSKG9C5XDJ594007 Mileage: 18,164 Price at Time of this Writing: Auction CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured below Location: Leander, TX Auction Listing:Link
Why we love it:
On the Tailored Driver spectrum, there are simply so many variants of Blue that the best way to describe on is quite possibly to reference others. Case in point, BMW Individual Santorini Blue featured in this instance on an E92 M3, exists somewhere between BMW’s Laguna Seca Blue and Porsche’s Voodoo Blue. A bright, bold, non-metallic Blue that is far from shy in our opinion represents an incredibly fitting shade for an M3 competition package car, and this is only further bolstered by Santorini’s similarity to the light blue featured within BMW’s roundel branding. Moving inside, this Tailored Driver also features extended leather with deviated stitching in Tobago Blue, which provides an incredibly subtle tie to the bold blue exterior.
Editor’s Note: Jaguar’s been raising a bit of an uproars these last few weeks as it wiped away its historic imprint on the internet, replacing it first with avantgarde androgynous fashion video shorts and then hints of a car. Now, ahead of the launch of its roadgoing new EV products, it’s unveiled the Type 00 Concept that’s a bold and brutal design laden heavily with high fashion color and materials? Is it a brilliant move or a grand folly? Time will tell.
Whatever the answer, it’s a bold take on color and naming those colors was a key part of the initial message. So, while not a car on the road just yet, we have no doubt these colors will be watched closely, and with similar polarizing responses.
PRESS RELEASE: JAGUAR UNVEILS TYPE 00. UNMISTAKABLE. UNEXPECTED. DRAMATIC.
Introducing an unmistakable, unexpected and dramatic physical manifestation of Jaguar, as the brand continues its transformation.
[source: Jaguar]
Jaguar is recapturing its original ethos to ‘Copy Nothing’. Following the debut of its bold new visual identity last month, the next step on its transformational journey has been revealed in the form of a distinctive design vision concept
Jaguar Type 00 is an example of Jaguar at its best. A fearless statement. An object of desire. A concept with bold forms and exuberant proportions to inspire future Jaguars
Unique and different to the norm. Visionary design defies electric vehicle convention, featuring a long bonnet, sweeping roofline, fastback profile and 23‑inch alloy wheels for a dramatic silhouette
Type 00 showcases Jaguar’s vibrant new identity. Symbols of change highlight the transformation, inspired by Jaguar’s rich heritage, including the leaper – a precious mark of provenance
A fearless new face for Jaguar. Flush surfaces. Glassless rear tailgate and panoramic roof with body‑harmonised glazing create a sense of sculpture
Type 00 is presented in two colours, dubbed Miami Pink and London Blue – the former reflects the iconic Art Deco surroundings of its reveal, the latter references its British heritage
Global re‑emergence of Jaguar at Miami Art Week emphasises its purpose as an advocate for art, in a celebration of British artists and creativity
Jaguar’s first reimagined production car will be an electric four‑door GT – to be revealed in late 2025 and built in the UK. See: www.jaguar.com/copy‑nothing
New model will use dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) and target a range of up to 770km WLTP (478 miles) and 430 miles (692km) EPA*, and adding 321km (200 miles) of charge in as little as 15 minutes*
In Miami, Jaguar’s transformation into an electric‑only brand with an elevated family of highly desirable and exclusive new luxury vehicles continues. This transition extends beyond the products Jaguar designs and engineers; it represents a reimagination of the entire brand.
Introducing Type 00. The physical manifestation of Jaguar’s new creative philosophy – Exuberant Modernism.
The ‘Type’ prefix is a link to the brand’s provenance, to models like the pioneering E‑type. The first zero references zero tailpipe emissions. The second represents its status as car zero in our new lineage. Its visionary design defies electric vehicle convention with a long bonnet, sweeping roofline, 23‑inch alloy wheels, fastback profile and boat‑tail to create a dramatic silhouette with sophisticated, modernist surfaces. This design was enabled by our unique and dedicated architecture JEA (Jaguar Electrical Architecture).
Exuberant Modernism
Jaguar’s new creative philosophy is founded on three fundamental characteristics and expressed in every part of the brand and everywhere it appears – represented in both a new artistic visual identity and the way it builds relationships with clients.
EXUBERANT. Vibrant, uninhibited and fearless. In the vehicles it creates and moments it curates
MODERNIST.Future‑facing, curious and inspired by the world. Respectful of the past, not dictated by it
COMPELLING. Holistic, sensory and extraordinary. Generating meaningful connections with clients
Capturing the Spirit of Jaguar
Type 00 is a prelude to a future generation of Jaguars that will recapture the spirit and essence of the brand at its best. Our start point was a blank sheet of paper from both a design and engineering perspective. A new and unique architecture, JEA, was developed from scratch to enable the dramatic design of Type 00. This dedicated technology platform will ensure clients experience a captivating driving experience, engaging handling and exemplary ride comfort.
The latest electrification technologies and awe‑inspiring designs will make future Jaguars stand out in an increasingly homogenous EV market.
Built in the UK, the first new‑generation production Jaguar will be a four door GT to be revealed in late 2025. It will target a driving range up to 770km (478 miles) WLTP* or 430 miles (692km) EPA*, on a single charge and adding up to 321km (200 miles) of range in as little as 15 minutes when rapid charging.*
Exclusive Brand Stores
Jaguar will come to life in a select number of exclusive brand stores for clients around the world. These environments will present an immersive step into the world of Jaguar, embracing their setting and local culture and be complemented by a wider global network of luxury retailers. Jaguar’s first new brand store will be in the heart of the luxury fashion district of Paris, in the 8th arrondissement.
Dramatic Exterior
The confident new face combines upright, flush surfaces with the new Jaguar device mark at its centre. A distinctive and precise front light signature emphasises the corners of the car, giving width and grounding it.
The side profile is dominated by bold proportions, with the Jaguar ‘leaper’ laser‑etched into a hand‑finished brass ingot on each side of the car. These ingots theatrically deploy to reveal rear‑facing cameras that – like the charging ports and front air intakes – remain hidden until needed.
The rear continues the bold statement. A glassless tailgate and panoramic body‑harmonised glazed roof create a sense of sculpture. The rear elevation is defined by distinctive horizontal Strikethrough graphics, which hide dramatic full‑width taillights and emphasise the power and scale of Type 00.
Just as a pair of E‑types attended its 1961 launch at the Geneva Motor Show, the reveal of Type 00 celebrates two contrasting interpretations of Jaguar’s new design vision. A Satin Rhodon Rose example – dubbed ‘Miami Pink’ in honour of the pastel colours of the city’s iconic Art Deco architecture – is inspired by the distinctive rose colour that brass takes on as it ages. It is joined by a striking Inception Silver Blue model. Dubbed ‘London Blue’, it is inspired by the Opalescent Silver Blue of the 1960s and was chosen to reflect Jaguar’s British heritage.
Captivating Interior
A pair of dramatic butterfly doors and ‘pantograph’ tailgate open to reveal a modernist interior that shares its exuberant proportions with the exterior. The awe‑inspiring cabin features three hand‑finished brass lines which run the length of the interior, with a central 3.2m‑long brass spine that splits a pair of floating instrument panels.
Soothing travertine stone functions as a plinth, supporting the floating seats and central spine. It inspires the rich layered tonal colour palette of the interior. Woven textiles add to the sense of craftsmanship. A tactile wool blend, inspired by handwoven yarns, envelops the two seats, sound bar and flooring.
A Sensory Experience
Type 00 is an experience for the senses. Its body‑harmonised glazed roof casts a subtle pattern onto the materials inside, bringing textures to life and changing their character throughout the day.
Jaguar’s design team explored new ways of enhancing the interior. Occupants can tailor the cabin to suit their mood using the uniquely crafted Prism case. The objective of this feature is for occupants to engage with the vehicle and extend the concept of customisation and personalisation. It stows behind an exquisitely engineered powered door on the bodyside and contains three totems of natural materials – Brass, Travertine and Alabaster.
Placing one of the totems inside the centre console tailors the mood of the interior. Everything, from the ambient lighting and unique soundscape to the tailored screen graphics, reflect the properties of the chosen material. Bespoke scents interact with the materials for unprecedented personalisation.
This exuberant and artistic approach to engaging the senses extends to the display screens, where animations are formed through the creative technique of ‘Chiaroscuro’ – using light and shadow to define three‑dimensional objects.
Symbols of Change
DEVICE MARK:Jaguar’s signature.
A celebration of modernism – geometric form, symmetry and simplicity. Inspired by Malcolm Sayer, Jaguar’s designer of the C, D and E‑type who uniquely blended science and art to produce timeless shapes in these cars. The geometric letter forms are rotated to create perfect visual symmetry and balance. It creates a modernist form that spells out the distinguished Jaguar name.
MAKER’S MARKS:The Jaguar ‘leaper’ and monogram.
The ‘leaper’ is a precious mark of provenance. Now, always leaping forward ‑ it is a signpost of our forward‑facing outlook and a representation of excellence. It is the hallmark of the brand, as it has been since the beginning.
The new monogram replaces the ‘Growler’ that represented the sound of combustion engines of the past. The new monogram is a discreet artistic motif that incorporates the ‘j’ and the ‘r’ from opposite ends of the device mark. The term ‘opposite’ signifies our approach to do things differently and defy electric vehicle convention.
STRIKETHROUGH:This bold linear graphic generates a presence and an immediately recognisable visual for Jaguar and symbolises striking through imitation and the ordinary.
EXUBERANT COLOURS: The exuberant and bold use of colour is a cornerstone of Jaguar’s new brand identity, embedded in its association with art. Always presented with texture or movement.
Artistic Endeavour
Jaguar has earned a reputation for original thinking inspired by the singular vision of founder, Sir William Lyons, who believed that Jaguar should be a ‘copy of nothing’ and that its cars should be considered as artforms.
Jaguar showcased its creative reimagining at Miami Art Week with a series of curated gallery spaces in two locations. As the Official Luxury Automobile of Art Miami, it presented ‘Jaguar. Exuberance.’ – an immersive exploration of its dramatic new visual language featuring original works by British artists. Then, at the fashion and architectural playground of Miami Design District, Jaguar unveiled its ‘Copy Nothing’ installation for the public global debut of Type 00.
What: 1994 BMW 318is Coupé Color: Violet Blue Metallic (violettblau; non-metallic; 528; BMW) VIN: WBABE51000JG28978 Mileage: 83,890 km / 52,126 miles Price at Time of this Writing: CHF 22,900 (est. $25,928) CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Noville, Switzerland Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
However special or deep the options list may have been for European market BMW buyers in the 1990s, cars remained expensive to own and operate. Seeing an exceedingly well appointed and appreciable specification with a small displacement engine wasn’t uncommon, which is how you end up with such a special build on what would otherwise be a more mundane BMW model.
Yes, this is a 318, which means just the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. However, visually it’s full-on M-spec M3 with all of the proper body kit, wheels and more. Even better, it’s got BMW Individual Violet Blue paint and very tastefully coordinated sport cloth interior. On top of all that, it’s a manual.
Back then, it was BMW allowing you to have an M3 without the money or the pace of an M3. Today, that advantage remains the same, because if this were an M3 Coupé in like condition it would be anywhere from double, triple or possibly nearly quadruple the price!
For the collector, we’d suggest buying it and leaving it the way it is while enjoying the great chassis. And, if you got tired of the slow pace, you could probably swap a more potent M-spec engine into it and not lose any money. Either way, we’d count that as a win.
As with any of our European Market Finds, this car is older than 25 years, making it an easy import into the U.S.A. should you be so inclined. Notably, this car is in Switzerland, which is an interesting pocket in the European space. Switzerland hasn’t adopted the Euro, meaning you don’t often find Swiss cars in the typical European sales channels. They also tend to be well kept.
What: 2024 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Color: Paint to Sample Ipanema Blue Metallic (ipanemablau metallic; 3S2; F2; Porsche) VIN: WP0BB2A99RS234957 Mileage: 314 Price at Time of this Writing: $240,900 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Pompano Beach, FL Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
To put it simply, Porsche’s Paint to Sample Ipanema Blue Metallic is a color you just don’t see very often- if ever. The 911 Targa 4S represents an incredibly attractive package offering the best of both open and closed top worlds, although we acknowledge the neither coupe nor cab body style isn’t for everyone. This particular Tailored Driver does tug the heartstrings quite hard with it’s heritage-inspired take on a modern design, pairing Carrera Exclusive wheels, 930 package seats, and the 50’s era flair of Ipanema Blue Metallic.
What: 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Color: Club Blue (clubblau; W60; Porsche) VIN: WP0AB2Y17NSA44034 Mileage: 10,515 Price at Time of this Writing: $93,991 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Houston, TX Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
We’d be lying if we didn’t admit that the Taycan 4S is a fairly interesting proposition. Decent range and (we think) great looks and astonishing speed are certainly the highlights, but this Tailored Driver package is rounded out nicely by Porsche’s Paint to Sample Club Blue. Most famously used to commemorate 60 years of the Porsche Club of America, Club Blue lands somewhere between Shark Blue and Nogaro Blue on the Rennbow, but the differences between the three are quite subtle.
What: 1999 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Station Wagon Color: Unknown Green or Blue VIN: N/A Mileage: 199,999 km (24,273 miles) Price at Time of this Writing: € 19,900 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Rüsselsheim-Königstädten, Germany Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
Hear us out. Yes, we know the E 55 AMG Station Wagon was sold in the United States. They’re exceedingly rare, especially in solid survivor condition, but they were sold here. Still, anyone who loves these cars or is seeking a unique long roof may find this one worth going through the extra effort of importation. That it’s old enough for easy import is one obvious reason, but more so is the unique build specification this car got from the factory. This sort of specification would have been extremely difficult if not impossible for anyone in North America to order, so it’s worth noting… even if it does have a dash of turn-of-the-century Y2K kitsch in the color choices.
Regarding the color, it’s a bit of a puzzle. It’s listed as “green” and 027 Designo-LCP paintwork, then later in the thorough option code listing we see Z98 PAINT FINISHES OUTSIDE THE SAMPLE CARD. So, we know it’s special paint, but we don’t know what color as “027” is effectively ambulance white in the lexicon of Mercedes-Benz color codes.
Looking over the photos, the color almost appears to be a predominantly blue metallic that fades to green from certain angles or in certain lighting conditions. So, we’re not even sure if it’s blue or green. Maybe it’s both.
Inside, the car has a period “Avantgarde” interior package, which is typically two-tone leather with segments of the seats in some more bold color. In this case, that color is green that would have been popular in the late 1990s when this car was produced. It’s not a timeless shade of green, but it definitely puts you in the period and plays on the theme.
We’re going to go ahead and list the listing description and options (translated to English with Google Translate) for reference here. We found them all in the car’s listing over on AutoScout24.
LISTING TRANSLATION BELOW:
Beautiful E55T AMG in LCP from 2nd hand with no maintenance backlog Vehicle from 2nd hand 23 years in one hand Service booklet available AMG rims in several parts in 18″ Inspection with engine mount recently new Summer tires in 5/2024 new Non-smoker Very well-maintained vehicle Sale on behalf of customer Original equipment codes according to MB query Sales name E 55 T AMG AMG order number 0822300604 Delivery date14.12.1998 Paint number027 (Invalid designo-LCP paint) Interior 581 (Exclusive leather – black/anthracite) Engine 11398060006397 Transmission 72263601237265 213 PARAMETER STEERING / VARIO STEERING 214 ADAPTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM 220 REAR PARKING ASSIST 231 GARAGE DOOR OPENER 242 RIGHT DRIVER’S SEAT ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY 249 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR AUTOMATICALLY DIMMING 260 TYPE PLATE ON REAR LID REMOVED 275 MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER’S SEAT, STEERING COLUMN AND MIRROR) 312 SUN BLIND IN THE CARGO AREA (PARTITION GRID) 345 RAIN SENSOR 351 ECALL EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM 363 ECALL CONVERSION TO NATIONAL EMERGENCY CALL 414 ELECTRIC GLASS SUNROOF 423 AUTOMATIC 5-SPEED GEARBOX 472 PETROL PARTICULATE FILTER (OPF) WITHOUT SENSORS 500 ELECTRICALLY FOLDABLE EXTERIOR MIRROR 543 SUN VISOR WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION 551 BASIC BURGLAR AND THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (EDW) 570 ARMREST WITH COMPARTMENT AND REAR COMPARTMENT VENTILATION 581 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 581 EXCLUSIVE LEATHER – BLACK/ANTHRACITE 600 HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM 611 SURROUND LIGHTING 612 XENON HEADLIGHT LIGHT UNIT 673 BATTERY WITH LARGER CAPACITY 682 FIRE EXTINGUISHER 772 AMG STYLING – FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRTS 774 AMG 5-SPOKE WHEELS 18″ ALL AROUND 810 SOUND SYSTEM PREMIUM 815 SINGLE DVD DRIVE 819 SOUND2LIGHT 873 HEATED SEATS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER 882 SENSORS AND SIREN BURGLAR AND THEFT ALARM SYSTEM 910 ALTERNATOR WITH LARGER CAPACITY 954 EQUIPMENT LINE/PACKAGE – AVANTGARDE 988 INVALID (VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND COC PAPER AND TYPE PLATE) Z51 BUSINESS CONSOLE WITH SOCKET Z98 PAINT FINISHES OUTSIDE THE SAMPLE CARD
What: 2024 Porsche Blue Cayenne Turbo GT Color:Porsche Paint to Sample Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WP1BK2AY2RDA72826 Mileage: 9,956 Price at Time of this Writing: $199,991 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Houston, TX Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
We’re suckers for Nogaro Blue, but this Tailored Driver in some ways brings it back to its roots. But rather than be an Audi massaged by Porsche like the RS 2 where Nogaro debuted, this is a Porsche with Audi’s 4.0TFSI slightly massaged by Stuttgart. Beyond the Nogaro Blue hue, this Cayenne Turbo GT tastefully restrained and incredibly well equipped. We struggle to think of a better, more capable runabout.
