While not the most staggering of all Golf R Spektrum statistics, we’re somewhat surprised at the rarity of Squirrel Grey. Just 6 Volkswagen Spektrum buyers opted for a color that’s equal parts unique and inoffensive. Perhaps it was the dull, pastel grey’s similarity to so many other colors that were then- and still are now- somewhat in vogue. Or maybe it was a symptom of the Golf R’s audience and attainable price point. Regardless, at just under $34k we feel this is a phenomenal value for someone looking to enter the world of Tailored Driver.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spectrum Color: Copper Orange Metallic (copperorangemetallic; metallic UNI; LA2W / 3J; Volkswagen) Chassis: WVWVA7AU4KW218035 Mileage: 32,700 Price: $31,998 Location: Hertrich Ford of Elkton, Elkton, MD Listing: Link
Though VW doesn’t have a tailor of their own, most regular readers of this website should by now know of the Golf Spektrum run of cars. Back in 2019, VW built a large collection of Golf R models painted in micro batches of unobtainium colors. These cars command a premium and are highly sought after when they come up online.
This particular one is Copper Orange Metallic. It’s one of three painted that color for the USA and was originally sold and delivered by Smith VW in Wilmington, Delaware. It’s now showing just 32,700 miles and hasn’t traveled very far, just across the border into northern Maryland where we find it at a Ford dealership.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Color: Volkswagen Spektrum ’91 Blue (91blau; non metallic UNI; LL5C; Volkswagen) VIN: WVWVA7AU9KW217074 Mileage: 26,500 miles Price: $Auction CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured Below Location: Seattle, WA Auction Listing:Cars and Bids
What’s the origin of ’91 Blue? We don’t really know, but it’s not that we haven’t tried to figure it out. We even reached out to a member of the product team at Volkswagen who made the cars happen. Here’s what we got.
“91 Blue was already part of the VW Exclusice catalog and chosen by Canada for the yet to be named Spektrum program. We assumed the same colors Canada was offering, and added several more.”
So, we dug a bit. We have yet to find 91 Blue anywhere else, though we do have a color code. Perhaps it came from another brand, or perhaps it harks a paint of another time.
Miami Blue of the Golf Mk1 era seems not that far off, but it’s definitely a different code and we’d want to see them both in person before drawing that comparison. Interestingly, there was no Miami Blue in the Spektrum lineup.
Back to the car, this is a low mileage example of a very rare car. Those seeking something special, particularly in the form of a hot hatch, will want to take notice and do so quickly.
What: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Color: Spektrum Copper Orange Metallic (metallic uni; LA2W; Volkswagen) VIN: WVWWF7AU6JW240364 Mileage: 29,053 Price: $38,998 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Q Auto Center, Lynnwood, WA Dealer Listing:Link
Why We Love It:
One of the more rare Volkswagen Spektrum hues, paired with an old-school 6-speed manual transmission, this Golf R is an exceptionally engaging Tailored Driver at a fairly safe price point. So far as we can find, just three of these were ordered in the US (another 40 in Canada), so it’s also safe to assume you’ll be the only one at even the most hard core of Volkswagen enthusiast events.
We’ve covered Spektrum Golf R’s here before, and each time one pops up it’s admittedly somewhat of a surprise. Cult following, roughly 200 built for the US (33 in Viper Green), enthusiast brand and model- which is a long way to say “these things are sold before hitting market.” Yet here we have a Viper Green that was seemingly traded into a Mazda dealer of all places. Now, Mazda is a great brand with compelling offerings… but really? Perhaps if you scoop up this Tailored Driver, you can let us know what the previous owner walked away with.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum Color: Spektrum Irish Green (irischgrün; Y78; Porsche) VIN: WVWVA7AU4KW202921 Mileage: 30,057 miles Price: $44,995 CarFax:Link Original MSRP: $41,495 Location: Wyomissing, PA Listing:Link
Why we love it:
We’ve said it before (literally) and we’ll say it again. Irish Green is one of the best colors you could have gotten on Volkswagen’s 2019 run of Golf R Spektrum cars painted very special colors. Yes, we’ve seen this car before. It transacted on Bring a Trailer late last year, and it looks like it ended up in the inventory of Wyomissing, PA dealer Bay 22.
Since then, it’s only logged about 50+ miles, and it’s got its stock wheels back (that we’d argue help the value and collectibility of the car). No dis on aftermarket wheels, they just don’t bring value on collector sites like Bring a Trailer.
Back to this Golf, it remains a very special car and a worthy pursuit for a Volkswagen aficionado. That it’s painted a truly tasteful Porsche heritage color only adds to that.
Check out more details and photos of the car via the link above.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum Color: Spektrum Ginster Yellow (ginstergelb; L132; Volkswagen) VIN: WVWVA7AU5KW120194 Mileage: 55,086 miles Price at Time of Writing: $34,999 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
At this point we suspect our readers are familiar with the Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum series from 2019. In short, 40 different colors were chosen, built, and subsequently sold through the U.S. and Canada. Of those, Ginster Yellow was chosen to hark the 1997 Driver’s Edition GTI (Mk3).
The car you see here is one of those Ginster Yellow cars, one of apparently 30 to be painted that color. The seller lists that’s it’s a DSG car, has the Driver’s Assistance Package and the Black Styling Package. Modifications are limited to H&R Blue lowering springs and a CTS intake. Though no CarFax is linked in the ad, the seller states it’s got a clean report including clean accident history.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum Color: Spektrum Irish Green (irischgrün; Y78; Porsche) VIN: WVWVA7AU4KW202921 Mileage: 30,000 miles Price at Time of this Writing: Bid to $30,369 with Six Days Left in Auction CarFax:Link Original MSRP: $41,495 Location: West Chester, PA Auction listing:Link
Why we love it:
Beyond special or limited edition models, Volkswagen hasn’t had its own in-house tailoring department. However, in 2019, then Golf product planner Megan Closset decided to take matters into her own hands. VW of America was never going to set up a program like Audi has with Audi exclusive, but by doing a very limited run of a large spectrum of colors she could effectively do the same thing. So, that run was made ergo “Spektrum”, and those cars showed up at dealers with enthusiasts seeking them out like a Hot Wheels Treasuer Hunt.
That was MY2019, and by now it’s rare that these cars come up for sale. When they do, they’re often modified as is common practice in the Volkswagen ownership community. Collector cars, as we know, tend to carry more value when they’re relatively true to original form. Cars like this one, we’d argue, are sympathetically modified… meaning that there are a few mods like Sparco wheels and a removal of badges, but stock parts were retained.
More importantly, we’d argue Irish Green is one of the best colors you could have gotten. Many here probably already know that Irish Green is a classic Porsche hue. It’s steeped in heritage, as is Volkswagen’s association with Porsche, so a double win. This one’s also well kept and relatively low mileage, so if you’ve been looking for a Golf R Spectrum then this one should be near the top of your list.
What: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Color: Spektrum Violet Touch Pearl (code LC4U) (violettouchpearl; pearl effect; LC4U; Volkswagen) VIN: WVWWA7AU7KW119018 Mileage: 61,021 Price at Time of this Writing: $25,999 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Union, NJ Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
Volkswagen’s Spektrum program was somewhat of a one-hit wonder, with all the right boxes checked- extremely limited run, one year only, enthusiast brand, enthusiast model only. Add to that the rare Spektrum shade of Violet Touch Pearl, a 6 speed manual transmission, and the seemingly reasonable $25,999 asking price, and we’re tempted. Important to note, the CarFax denotes this as a Canadian market example, meaning that warranty coverage, recalls, and registration could prove more challenging when compared to a US-market car.
Offered as a model year 2019 only option here in the US, Volkswagen Spektrum Golf R’s are incredibly hard to come by. Just 199 were produced, each of them bolstered by Volkswagen’s massive enthusiast crowd and tracked religiously by accounts like spektrum.only on Instagram, these cars are a one-way ticket to VW scene royalty.
This particular Spektrum Viper Green Metallic Volkswagen Golf R (VIN: WVWWA7AUXKW141398) sports a 6-speed manual transmission, and apart from PPF on the front half, silver mirror caps, and some wheel spacers, is advertised as being completely unmodified. Of note, Viper Green Metallic was actually the most common with 33 produced according to an interview with the model’s product planner.
This Spektrum Viper Green Metallic Volkswagen Golf R’s privilege of being ‘least rare’ doesn’t do a ton to soften the asking price though- at an asking of $43,990 with 41,271 miles on the clock, it’s still a pricey proposition. But for those who get it, this Tailored Driver could just be the perfect near-term commuter with little downside.
