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  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic 718 Spyder

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic 718 Spyder

    What: 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder
    Color: Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic (goldbronzemetallic; metallic-UNI; Z52; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0CC2A83PS222079
    Mileage: 1,133 Miles
    Price: $159,999
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured Below
    Location: Portland, OR
    Listing: Gran Prix Motors

    It’s sadly not as often as we’d hope that something comes across our desk from seemingly out of far left field and leaves us speechless, but that’s exactly where we find ourselves this morning. Paint to Sample Gold Bronze Metallic is nowhere on our radar, and after seeing it here- we’d say that’s a miss. More Bronze than Gold with a vibrancy helped by generous metallic flake, the color is stunning. No doubt that the black wheels, bucket seats, yellow belts and bright red fire extinguisher helps to juxtapose the color with a focused seriousness, but we’ll count ourselves among the converted.

  • Market Find: 2016 Porsche Paint to Sample Birch Green Cayman GT4

    Market Find: 2016 Porsche Paint to Sample Birch Green Cayman GT4

    What: 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Birch Green (birkegrün; 253; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A88GK191175
    Mileage: 17,253
    Price at Time of this Writing: $139,900
    CarFax: N/A
    MonroneyLabels.com Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Portland, Oregon
    Dealer listing: Gran Prix Motors

    Why we love it:

    We’ve long been fans of the Cayman GT4, and equally fans of the more ‘acidic’ greens like Lotus’s Krypton Green which was one of the less common colors applied to their Exige and Elise models. We’re also suckers for detail and theme. Here, Paint to Sample Birch Green flows from the exterior to the cabin of this Cayman GT4, with Birch applied to the cloth door pulls, seat belts, and key fob. Rounding out what we feel to be a top tier GT4 spec are Bucket seats, extended leather dash (with Race Tex on the lower half), and steel brakes.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Mexico Blue Porsche Boxster S

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Mexico Blue Porsche Boxster S

    Before the current generation of Boxster/718, Porsche’s entry level sports car struggled to gain respect. Considered simply a Porsche for folks who couldn’t afford a 911, the Boxster was a bit underpowered and was in most trims outclassed by it’s competitors during magazine shootouts of the day. I suppose it’s without too much shock then, that we can say PTS on early Boxster or Cayman models is fairly rare.

    Finished in Paint to Sample Mexico Blue, this 2007 Porsche Boxster S (VIN: WP0CB29887U731094) has covered just 18,613 miles since leaving Porsche Rocklin some 17 years ago. That’s a shame, because Paint to Sample Mexico blue paired with Cocoa Brown extended leather is quite the head turner. Understandably the car appears to be in quite good condition having never really been used, but the slightly lower stance suggests each trip was a spirited one.

    This Paint to Sample Porsche Boxster S is currently on offer by our friends at Gran Prix Motors in Portland, Oregon for an asking price of $39,900. Get all the details on this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Viola Metallic Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Viola Metallic Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

    When ordered new back in 2005, the individual who ordered this Tailored Driver couldn’t have fathomed just how special their creation would be. In just a few years the 997 Turbo S would debut sporting a mandatory transmission that had yet to be discussed publicly, and still struggles for respect in certain circles to this day. The purple renaissance was also difficult to foresee while making sure your TiVo was set to record The Colbert Report’s premiere episode.

    Despite those significant headwinds, this last-of-breed Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (VIN: WP0CB299X5S675239) is exactly as you may have spec’d had you known what was to come- Paint to Sample Viola Metallic, a 6 speed manual transmission, and optional wheels more commonly seen on the 996 GT3. And covering just under 20,000 miles since new, it’s been moved enough to keep fluids moving, but sparingly enough to be a near time capsule.

    Offered by frequent Tailored Driver flyers Gran Prix Motors in Portland, Oregon for $129,900 at time of writing, this Paint to Sample 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is a great opportunity for the investor who isn’t afraid of the 996 stigma.

    See the full listing for this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Speed Yellow Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Speed Yellow Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Have you ever wanted to be Chris Harris? Former presenter on Top Gear, legendary YouTube reviewer, automotive journalist and generally beloved petrolhead about town? Well unfortunately you can’t, but here’s a great opportunity to be just like him.

    Nearly identical to his daily driver, this PTS Speed Yellow Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (VIN: WP0AC2A97KS149176) could be your first class ticket to imitation- and they say that’s the most sincere form of flattery. But unlike his daily, this has many, many fewer miles (just 228!), wheels finished in black and features Carbon Ceramic Brakes from factory.

    Our more eagle-eyed readers will be quick to note that Chris had his car wrapped in a slightly darker variant of Yellow, which is fair. But if you’ve got the $299,900 to acquire this Tailored Driver, certainly you’ve got the scratch to follow Mr. Harris’ lead, should you choose to do so.

    Visit Portland’s Gran Prix Motors to see the full listing, here.