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  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Irish Green Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Irish Green Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
    Color: Paint to Sample Irish Green (irischgrün; non-metallic UNI; L60E; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AC2A92NS271142
    Mileage: 1,383
    Price: Contact Dealer
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Costa Mesa, CA
    Listing: European Collectibles

    The iconic Porsche color of Irish Green looks the business on a 60s/70s F-body 911, and really everything else in between. Such is the reason that Irish Green is a regular hit on the Paint to Sample color palette for an in-the-know buyer looking to spec their car in Porsche heritage.

    What’s the origin of Irish Green at Porsche? It first appeared in 1964 on the Porsche 356C models, and would quickly become Ferry Porsche’s favorite Green… which is saying something because Ferry Porsche loved greens in general.

    In the case of this GT3 Touring, the Irish Green paint is paired with a subdued black leather interior that really harks the era from which Irish Green emerged.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Fish Silvergrey Metallic 911 Carrera 4 GTS

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Fish Silvergrey Metallic 911 Carrera 4 GTS

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS
    Color: Paint to Sample Fish Slivergrey Metallic (fischsilbergraumetallic; metallic uni; 7FF; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AB2A94RS279347
    Mileage: 1,921
    Price: $209,890
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Austin, TX
    Listing: Porsche Austin

    Not exactly one that rolls off the tongue, but as Juliet once told Romeo- what’s in a name? In this case, measuring a generous 24 characters spread over 7 syllables, quite a lot actually. Fish Silvergrey Metallic was added to Porsche’s Paint to Sample program in 2023, and meshes the aforementioned silvergrey with a tasteful hint of green. Nearly chromaflair-lite in execution and cost, Fish Silvergrey Metallic as seen here is quietly making a serious case for itself in the world of Tailored Driver.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Goodwood Green A6 allroad at BMW of Minnetonka

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Goodwood Green A6 allroad at BMW of Minnetonka

    What: 2022 Audi A6 allroad Prestige
    Color: Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrünperleffekt; metallic UNI; Z6X; Audi)
    VIN: WAU92BF25NN052110
    Mileage: 23,549
    Price: $64,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: BMW of Minnetonka, Minnetonka, MN
    Listing: Link

    Given the focus on the Audi RS 6, most enthusiasts seeking a special station wagon from the brand of the four rings tend to apply Audi exclusive paint services to the big dog RS car. Comparatively though, the A6 allroad is a veritable bargain. Build it to Prestige specification in the order guide then throw on a great-looking special paint color from Audi exclusive and you have a very special thing.

    In this case, that color is Goodwood Green. Dating back to Audi’s B6/C5 era in the early 2000s, Goodwood is the go-to British Racing Green-like color in the Audi catalogue, though tends to be a bit more on the blue and darker side of the British Racing Green spectrum.

    Though it’s hard to see in these photos, the interior is a very dark hue known as Sarder Brown. That interior color isn’t available in the RS 6 nor even in the RS 6 Audi exclusive interior options, so its presence in this car is a bit of an exclusivity on its own. It also pairs very handsomely with Goodwood Green.

    Are there downsides? It depends on your purview. This car appears to have aftermarket wheels and it’s been lowered likely via programming to the air suspension. To an enthusiast, these may be welcome changes. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be hard to put things back to factory if that’s your preference.

    If you have the chance, check this car out in person. Photography of the car appears to be the day it was traded, complete with Minnesota license plates and a layer of winter road salt. It doesn’t matter though, it’s still a highly desirable specification.

  • Market Find: Porsche 718 Cayman RS in PTS Oak Green Metallic

    Market Find: Porsche 718 Cayman RS in PTS Oak Green Metallic

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T
    Color: Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AE2A8XRK274488
    Mileage: 5,941 Miles
    Price: $208,982
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Woodland Hills, CA
    Listing: Porsche Woodland Hills

    The aggressive lines of a 718 Cayman GT4 RS Weissach Package take on an extra level of sophistication when you pair a more subtle Paint to Sample shade like Porsche Oak Green Metallic. That’s been paired here with fairly standard spec for a high-spec 718 Cayman GT4 RS, this includes Black Leather / Race Tex interior with grey seat centers and Arctic Grey Stiching.

  • Market Find: Grasmere Green Land Rover Defender 90 200 TDi on BaT

    Market Find: Grasmere Green Land Rover Defender 90 200 TDi on BaT

    What: 1992 Land Rover Defender 90 200 TDi
    Color: Grasmere Green (grasmeregreen; non-metallic; 1CD/HBV/2207; Land Rover)
    VIN:  SALLDVAF8JA919750
    Mileage: 10,000 km, 6,000 miles shown, TMU
    Bid Price: $3,200 with 5 Days Left to Bid
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Milford, CT
    Listing: BringATrailer.com

    Imported in 2020, this left hand drive original Defender 90 is a desirable specification though not entirely original. It’s been modified to look like early HUE 166 model including Grasmere Green paint, beige seats, white roof, color matched steel wheels and “HUE 166” badging.

    Also desirable, it’s go the more powerful 2.5-liter turbodiesel inline four cylinder with give-speed manual transmission and dual-range transfer case. Other amenities include dual inward facing rear seats, locking center differential, hard top, 16-inch steel wheels, “Puma” hood, front disc brakes and cabin heater.

    The listing has a lot of close-up detail shots that we didn’t include here but are worth checking out if you are thinking about bidding. Most Land Rovers this age are not pristine, and this one shows some wear and overspray. Even still, it’s still quite charming in a very classic Land Rover specification and so we’re including it here.

  • Market Find: First 911 S/T We Found for Sale. Successful Circumnavigation of the Lease?

    Market Find: First 911 S/T We Found for Sale. Successful Circumnavigation of the Lease?

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T
    Color: Shade Green Metallic (shadegreen; metallic-UNI; M6F; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AF2A97RS273031
    Mileage: 66 Miles
    Price: $621,445
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Langley, BC
    Listing: Porsche Centre Langley

    We haven’t had a Porsche 911 S/T on the site yet. The reason why is simple. Getting an allotment was nigh impossible unless you were a Porsche highly regular, and even those were leased to all American buyers for a year assuring they wouldn’t end up in flip mode. The same was the case for Canada, or so we thought.

    Other than the one sold recently in a charity auction benefitting Los Angeles fire victims we haven’t seen these on the open market just yet. However, this Shade Green Metallic example for sale in British Columbia appears to be available and we found it on the Dupont Registry. Has it been a year since these things started being delivered?

    Shade Green Metallic is a 911 color. Yet can be ordered on a standard run-of-the-mill 911, though a quick check of the 911 S/T configurator in the U.S. shows no Shade Green availability. Paint to Sample isn’t mentioned in the ad, so perhaps it was available though Canada’s own configurator tool for the S/T isn’t active at this time.

    Regardless, Shade Green is paired here with Classic Cognac / Black leather seat that’s part of the Heritage Interior Design package. It’s also got the Heritage Design Package 60 Years 911, including Chrono Package, Front Axle Lift System, Ambient Lighting Plus, Porsche ParkAssist Rear, Bose Surround Sound System, Traffic Sign Recognition and LED-Matrix Design Headlights in Black with PDLS+ and much more, this 911 S/T ensures exceptional driving comfort and precision.

  • EU Market Find: Rare Spec 1994 BMW 850 CSi MT6 in the Netherlands

    EU Market Find: Rare Spec 1994 BMW 850 CSi MT6 in the Netherlands

    What: 1994 BMW 850 CSi
    Color: Laguna Green (lagunengrün; metallic UNI; B46; BMW)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 109,912 km, 68,296 miles
    Price: €109,950
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Gallery Aaldering, Brummen, NL
    Listing: Link

    Though Laguna Green Metallic was a standard color (in Europe at least) on the E31 BMW 8-Series, we’re going to give this car a pass because it’s decently rare and also because it’s an excellent spec.

    Let’s start with the basics. The BMW 850 CSi of this era is a highly sought after car by Bimmerphiles and also purists alike for its relative affordability considering the fact that it boasts a 380 hp V12 engine and 6-speed manual transmission.

    As for the specification, Laguna Green is a medium metallic green so not especially remarkable unless you just love green cars. Even still, the car has a handsome period two-tone interior that appears to be Lotus White with Black. We also note the sport steering wheel with BMW M color stitching.

  • Market Find: New 2025 Audi exclusive Q7 in Goodwood Green at Audi Flemington

    Market Find: New 2025 Audi exclusive Q7 in Goodwood Green at Audi Flemington

    What: 2025 Audi Q7 55
    Color: Goodwood Green (goodwoodgrünperleffekt; metallic UNI; Z6X; Audi)
    VIN: WA1VVBF78SD021823
    Mileage: Delivery
    Price: $101,855
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: See Listing Link
    Location: Audi Flemington, Raritan Township, NJ
    Listing: Link

    Goodwood Green has a robust heritage at Audi, having been a handsome darker green offered in any number of models over the years. Today, it’s a popular choice from the Audi exclusive color palette. The Q7 you see here that’s part of Audi Flemington’s new car inventory sports this color as part of an additional Audi exclusive option.

    When you click through to the link, don’t let the “Q7 55 Premium” headline plus that price scare you. We checked the window sticker / Monroney attached to the listing and it’s a highly optioned Prestige where Audi’s good/better/best ladder of pre-packaging goes Premium/Premium Plus/Prestige. It’s also got Bang & Olufsen 3D sound, black optics, all-wheel steering, carbon fiber mirror caps, trailer hitch and some other options that mean it’s basically loaded.

  • Market Find: TAG Turbo “AP87” in Mint Green as Broad Arrow Private Sale

    Market Find: TAG Turbo “AP87” in Mint Green as Broad Arrow Private Sale

    What: 1988 Porsche 911 TAG Turbo “AP87” by Lanzante
    Color: Mint Green (mintgrün; non-metallic UNI; 22R; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0JB0936JS050399
    Mileage: 300 miles
    Price: $2,848,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: England
    Link: Broad Arrow

    One of the more fascinating and certainly the more storied in the Porsche 911 remastering game must certainly be Lanzante and their Porsche 911 TAG Turbos. After acquiring a bulk of former TAG Turbo F1 racing engines developed by Porsche for McLaren, the firm set about building a series of only eleven Porsche 911 Turbos fitted with them. In doing so, they created the ultimate tribute inspired by the one-off Porsche TAG Turbo test car built by Porsche’s own R&D department.

    The engine in this particular 911 is a 1.5-liter V6, and specifically TTE P01 raced by Alain Prost at the 1986 German Grand Prix and the 1987 Hungarian and Japanese Grand Prix. Like the other Lanzante TAG Turbos, the car also gets carbon fiber bodywork, carbon ceramic brakes, coilover suspension and aluminum doors.

    The car in question was commissioned in Mint Green over black leather and featuring a blue and green tartan in the seat centers. It also features 17-inch versions of the familiar RUF 5-spoke wheel from period.

    Want to know more and get a deeper dive on the car? Check it out via the listing link above. Also, check out this video created by Hagerty to compare the car with a Ruf CTR.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Auratium Green 718 Spyder RS

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Auratium Green 718 Spyder RS

    What: 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS
    Color: Paint to Sample Auratium Green (auratiumgrün; non-metallic Uni; 5712; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CE2A84RK240054
    Mileage: 3,494 miles
    Price: Call for Price
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Pompano Beach, FL
    Link: Champion Porsche

    This Tailored Driver marks the second instance of Auratium Green to grace our pages, and frankly that’s a shame. This pale pastel green has all the makings of a future classic, yet it’s still as relevant on this 718 Spyder RS as it was on the 356 where it debuted. Inoffensive yet in-your-face, we think anyone who opts for Auratium will be quite pleased with the result.