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  • Triple Blue Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Weissach’ with RM Sotheby’s in Miami

    Triple Blue Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Weissach’ with RM Sotheby’s in Miami

    What: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Albert Blue (albertblau; non-metallic Uni; 1818 / 325 / 387; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AE2A93KS155244
    Mileage: 526 miles
    Price Estimate: $800,000 to $1,200,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s 2025 Miami Auction, Coral Gables, FL
    Listing: Link

    We’re noting a theme amongst the cars from the Todd Blue LAPIS collection, mainly blue and sometimes triple blue (blue body, blue wheels, blue interior) with some sort of incredible fabric pattern on the seats for good measure. Such is the case with this 991-era 911 GT2 RS “Weissach Package”, an incredibly unique build with a long list of special wishes touches.

    How unique? The original MSRP on this GT2 was $588,115, including over $232,000 worth of specific tailoring from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur (option code CXX). That all adds up to a 101% increase in CXX options alone over the base price of the 911 GT2 RS!

    The configuration begins with paint to sample Albert Blue bodywork with blue carbon fiber accents. The color dates back to Porsches of the early 1970s, though looks the part on this more modern 991 GT2 RS, especially with color-matched Albert Blue wheels.

    Inside, leather to sample Yachting Blue leather is accented with Chalk stitching and Graphite Madraskaro plaid. The leather has been extended to what appears to be every interior space available. The roof liner is in matching Yachting Blue Alcantara. Silver Grey seatbelts accent tastefully with the plaid-centered carbon fiber backed seats.

    Dials on the gauges and Sport Chrono have been specified to black, with black gloss carbon fiber trim and yatchting blue floor mats.

    Order book options begin with the Weissach Package ($18,000) including carbon used on the fiber roof panel, anti-roll bars, front trunk lid and additional components. Interestingly, CXX tailoring was even specified here at Mr. Blue’s request, adding dark blue tint to the carbon fiber on the roof panel, front fender louvers, mirrors and rear wing. According to RM, this car is one of just three to be fitted with the blue carbon fiber specification. The Weissach package also included magnesium wheels, with the wheels on this particular car tailored in color-matched Albert Blue. All told, Weissach cars weighed in at just 3,241 lbs.

    Other options on the car include the Light Design Package, Sport Chrono Package, front axle-lift system, extended range fuel tank and Porsche Dynamic Light System.

    The car was delivered new to Todd Blue’s LAPIS Collection via Porsche of North Houston

    When it was launched in 2017, the 991-era 911 GT2 RS was the most powerful 911 Porsche had ever produced. It featured a twin turbocharged 3.8-liter flat six delivering 700 horsepower to the rear wheels via 7-speed PDK (DSG) transmission. Acceleration from 0-60 mph was accomplished in just 2.8 seconds and it was capable of a top speed of 211 mph.

  • Riviera Blue Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Headed to RM Miami Sale

    Riviera Blue Porsche 911 / 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Headed to RM Miami Sale

    What: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Riviera Blue (rivierablau; non-metallic Uni; S8 / L39E; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZTS390261
    Mileage: 8,725 miles
    Price Estimate: $750,000 to $950,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s 2025 Miami Auction, Coral Gables, FL
    Listing: Link

    Another from the Todd Blue LAPIS collection is this über rare 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.8 RS, #261 of 1,104 examples ever produced. It was delivered new in Germany. Of those, it’s the only example produced in Riviera Blue with Clubsport aerodynamics and black leatherette interior with Grey seat centers and Riviera Blue accents from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.

    Other options include the Clubsport front spoiler, Clubsport rear wing, Clubsport strut tie bar, power steering, motorsports steering wheel in leather, air conditioning, German market equipment group, radio, locking differential and special-order heated and power adjustable Clubsport sport seats with Riviera Blue color-matched fiberglass shells. RM shares that they also have an accompanying build shit confirming further Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur options such as door pulls and seat belts in matching Riviera Blue.

    For those who don’t know, a 993-generation Carrera RS 3.8 is effectively a homologation special. These cars were built to qualify the visually similar Porsche 911 3.8 RS for BPR GT3 and GT4 classes of racing. Like many homologation specials, this effectively makes the car a bit of a racing car for the road. It’s widebody stance is also believed to be an inspiration to the RWB Porsche movement and the Idlers racing series from which it spawned.

    Of the 1,104 911 Carrera RS 3.8s built between 1994 and 1996, 227 were spartan Clubsport versions. It’s not known how many were standard RS versions utilizing the lightweight Clubsport options as did #261 that RM will be selling as part of their Miami sale this year.

    The 993 Carrera RS 3.8 is powered by a 3.8-liter version of Porsche’s normally-aspirated M64/20 engine. It produces 296 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,400 rpm. As with the previous 964 3.8 RS, the 993 3.8 RS also makes use of 18-inch modular 3-piece alloy wheels from Speedline, though their magnesium centers were updated to match the 993 era “Cup 2” design.

    As for the Riviera Blue paint color itself, it is a hue that seems to harken earlier decades like the 1970s, but was actually introduced as a 993 launch color. Like many colors over the years, Riviera Blue was a bold color Porsche introduced with their new models that suffered in period from being polarizing enough that the take rate was very low. However, it aged gracefully and today is highly sought after by collectors both for its unique hue and its rarity.

    The car was delivered new to Porsche Center Dusseldorf in June of 1995. It remained in Dusseldorf until 2007 when it next spent its time in several significant Porsche collections in England, Holland and France before being imported into the U.S.A. prior to being 25 years old via NHTSA’s “Show and Display” exemption. Today, it is titled in the USA.




  • Market Find: 2018 BMW Individual Frozen Dark Blue II M3 CS

    Market Find: 2018 BMW Individual Frozen Dark Blue II M3 CS

    What: 2018 BMW M3 CS
    Color: BMW Individual Frozen Dark Blue II (dunkelblau; matte; WP5Z; BMW)
    VIN: WBS8M9C54J5L01077
    Mileage: 33,241 miles
    Price Estimate: $69,991
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Auto Boom, Scottsdale, AZ
    Listing: Link

    BMW Individual Frozen Dark Blue II might look familiar to fans of the F80-generation BMW M3 CS, and that’s because it is. Sharing its base coat with the CS-standard San Marino Blue but with a matte finish as opposed to the traditional clear coat, Frozen Dark Blue II is just the right amount of different. And with BMW’s CS being widely recognized as ‘the new M’, this M3 is certain to be a future collectable.

  • Manaus Blue over Blue Sonderwunsch-Laden 911 Sport Classic Headed to RM Miami Sale

    Manaus Blue over Blue Sonderwunsch-Laden 911 Sport Classic Headed to RM Miami Sale

    What: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Manuas Blue (manuasblau; non-metallic Uni; W50; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AG2A96PS252312
    Mileage: 1,177 miles
    Price Estimate: $500,000 to $650,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: RM Sotheby’s 2025 Miami Auction, Coral Gables, FL
    Listing: Link

    From the Todd Blue LAPIS collection comes this 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic, #269 from a worldwide production of just 1,250. Even in that rare group though, this particular Sport Classic comes heavily laden with special details via a truly remarkable Sonderwunsch tailored focus.

    How remarkable exactly? RM Sotheby’s reports the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur CXX-code options add up to no less than $111,355. That’s some serious tailoring, so let’s dig into the details.

    The exterior paint color is Manuas Blue, a hue added to the Porsche Paint to Sample program the same year this car was produced. Its Fuchs-like 5-spoke wheels are color-matched in Manuas Blue, while other detailing like the Porsche script stripes are in Shadow Blue.

    Inside, the car features a truly unique interior taking a tone-on-tone approach of using blue nearly everywhere. The main leather color used on the seats is Graphite Blue with Pebble Grey stitching, extending also to the air vents, center tunnel, knee pads, front trunk, rear side panels, lower dashboard, inner door sill guards and also the owner’s manual wallet.

    And while a bold leather choice might do it for some, this car goes so much further with its details. Striking Paldao Wood inlays are found on dashboard, door cards, cupholder surround and vertically on the seatbacks. In the centers of the seats is a bespoke Pepita houndstooth in Black, Chalk and Speed Blue that is said to be inspired by the fabric used in the 911 Carrera “Sally Special” built by Sonderwunsch as a tribute to the Cars character and auctioned for charity by RM Sotheby’s in August 2022 and generating $3.6 million. This car is one of very few and reportedly possibly the first to receive this exclusive fabric.

    As RM’s Moda Miami event weekend takes on The Amelia for spring concours week bragging rights, it would seem there’s a bit of a throw down to be found between RM’s Miami sale and auctions at The Amelia. We aim to bring a spotlight to the highlights.

  • Paint to Sample Mexico Blue 2017 Porsche Macan S in Market

    Paint to Sample Mexico Blue 2017 Porsche Macan S in Market

    What: 2017 Porsche Macan S
    Color: Paint to Sample Mexico Blue (mexicoblau; non-metallic UNI; 336; Porsche)
    VIN: WP1AB2A59HLB12308
    Mileage: 89,059 miles
    Price: $24,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Unique Motors, Seattle, WA
    Listing: Link

    Fortune favors the bold, and with this Tailored Driver, you’ll need to be just that. Paint to Sample Mexico Blue on a higher mileage Macan S, with airbag-deployment history and, to top it all off, a Canadian export, the low price tag is certainly justified. But if you’re equal parts brave and extroverted, this sub-$25,000 Macan S could be the best Tailored Driver value we’ve shared since starting this journey.

  • 1991 “Oppenheimer Commission” Singer DLS Goes Sealed Bid with RM Sotheby’s

    1991 “Oppenheimer Commission” Singer DLS Goes Sealed Bid with RM Sotheby’s

    What: 1991 Porsche 911 DLS “Oppenheimer Commission” by Singer
    Color: Brilliant Blue Metallic (sonicblue; metallic Uni; 896; Mercedes-Benz)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZMS406828
    Mileage: 120 km, 75 miles from completion by Singer in 2023
    Price: Sealed Bid
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Chobham, England
    Listing: Link

    Another Singer DLS has hit the market, this time in a sealed bid sale with RM Sotheby’s. Built as a left hand drive yet UK registered. So, while it’s based in the UK, its age and configuration make it fairly easy to certify and register in other markets like the U.S.A.

    “The Oppenheimer Commission” was named for the Oppenheimer Blue diamond and not for the nuclear physicist. Said diamond is a 14.62-carat rock that is the largest fancy vivid blue diamond classified by the Geological Institute of America ever sold at auction.

    While light weighting and performance was the main mission of the DLS, opulence befitting a gargantuan blue diamond also sort of fits cars costing more than seven figures to build. And, opulent Oppenheimer is, utilizing Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Blue Metallic contrasted with a generous amount of clear carbon fiber coated with navy tint gloss lacquer around the exterior and also throughout the cabin. This is particularly elegant in the blue lettering and striping on the car, subtly contrasting in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sort of way with the Brilliant Blue paint.

    Oppenheimer also sports several one-off features Singer hadn’t tried before constructing it. For instance, the underbody of the car was fitted with underbody protection film. The smoked DLS-specification taillights aren’t one-ff, but they are seldomly seen and reportedly an $18,000 option.

    Inside, the primary leather color is Cream, contrasted with Navy Blue Alcantara that is color-matched to the blue carbon fiber throughout. The car’s carbon bucket seats also get offset navy blue stripes in leather, while the shift knob is maple.

    Singer only built 70 examples of the DLS. Now combine this one owner car’s odometer showing not much more than delivery miles and the opportunity should be obvious. Granted, that the price will be high should also be obvious. Even still, if you want to skip the line then Oppenheimer may be worth watching.

    Listing: Link

  • 1 of 25 Subaru Impreza P25 Reimagined by Prodrive

    1 of 25 Subaru Impreza P25 Reimagined by Prodrive

    What: 1997 Subaru Impreza P25 by Prodrive
    Color: Sonic Blue Metallic (sonicblue; metallic Uni; 38U; Prodrive)
    VIN: unknown
    Mileage: 24 km, 15 miles
    Price: €775,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: The Ashtree Collection, Shrewsbury, England
    Dealer Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    If you were going to pick the ultimate company to reimagine Subaru’s first-generation Impreza Coupe (type GM), then we suspect Prodrive would be the likely choice. This UK-based firm has been supporting racing and mainly the WRC since it was begun in 1984. This includes racing the 959, the MG Metro in Group B, the BMW M3 E30 in rally and the BTCC and Aston Martin at Le Mans to name just a few. However, it’s likely their 18 years associated with Subaru Rally and Colin McRae.

    During that time, they also tuned Subarus. This only further solidified them as a go-to brand synonymous with Subaru performance. More recently, they’d announced their own reimagining series of cars where they take that first-generation Impreza and breath on it in decidedly lavish yet high-performance fashion. The result is what you see here, one of just 25 Impreza’s built to P25 specification.

    The specification for the P25 is very much a rally car for the road. It boasts Standard Lightweight Package ; Carbon Roof Skin, Carbon Boot lid, Carbon Door Mirrors, Carbon Bonnet, Carbon Rear Wing Bespoke electrical harness and rally style center differential control, selectable driving modes, upgraded Audio and Infotainment system with digital cluster display, Power Controller, rear view camera and refined switch gears including the P25 Control Wheel. It’s also got a Competition Anti- Lag System (ALS) and Rally start launch control, Akrapović Titanium rear exhaust with silenced bypass system. The Standard Handling Package includes Upgraded Braking System, Hydraulic Handbrake Upgrade including EPBSteering upgrade -quick rack, plus a Bilstein adjustable suspension upgrade.

    The car’s Sonic Blue Metallic paint over Dark Grey Alcantara / Black Leather trim with blue stitching is already handsome, though this one gets a host of options to make it even more special. These include:

    • Sparco SPX Trimmed Front Seats £4000
    • 2 x 4 Point harness £1200
    • Supply and fit Roll Cage £4000
    • Personalised wheel colour £1000
    • Tarmac Splitter £1200
    • Bespoke Car Cover £1000
    • Rear Seats option £4000 ( although this car is fitted with the Rollcage Rear Seats are supplied also)
    • Spare Wheel mounted in the boot with Quick Jack £2000

    This one’s got delivery miles. Check it out via the link above.

  • Market Find: 2023 BMW Individual Santorini Blue M8 Competition

    Market Find: 2023 BMW Individual Santorini Blue M8 Competition

    What: 2023 BMW M8 Competition
    Color: BMW Individual Santorini Blue (santorinblauii; non-metallic uni; 327; BMW)
    VIN: WBSAE0C03PCK87272
    Mileage: 13,557
    Price: $98,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured below
    Location: Manhattan Motorcars, New York, NY
    Dealer Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    An M8 Competition that could’ve easily been ordered by a big fan of BMW’s racing efforts, this Santorini Blue Tailored Driver is a very bold play. For years the M8 saw duty as BMW’s GT3 race car homologation of choice, most notably campaigned by Turner Motorsports here in the US. It also just happens that the Blue and Yellow livery donned by Turner features a blue that’s strikingly similar to the Santorini Blue seen here. While that’s all speculation, what isn’t is this Tailored Driver‘s ability to turn heads.

  • 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.

  • Color Focus: BMW Macao Blue Metallic – 250

    Color Focus: BMW Macao Blue Metallic – 250

    CODE: 250

    TYPE: Metallic uni

    CONTENT ARCHIVE: Macao Blue

    SUMMARY:

    BMW Macao Blue Metallic is a color that’s only ever been standard on M cars. It debuted on the BMW M3 (type E30) in 1986, though didn’t carry over to more modern M-cars until 2016 when it resurfaced as the spec color for the BMW M3 30 Jahre (type F80).

    Macao Blue Metallic is a darker blue, sitting more on the purple side of the blue spectrum. Most often, it appears as blue, though purple undertones seem to pop under certain lighting.

    Given its history with BMW’s M division, Macao Blue is a subtle choice that can be had from BMW Individual, harkening an if-you-know-you-know appreciative nod from other BMW aficionados while largely going unnoticed to average members of the populace.

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