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  • Canadian Exchange Rate Market Find: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Porsche Oak Green

    Canadian Exchange Rate Market Find: Audi exclusive RS 6 performance in Porsche Oak Green

    What: 2024 Audi RS 6 performance
    Color: Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 94E; Audi)
    Chassis: WUA1DBF29RN906101
    Mileage: 6,162 km, 3,828 miles
    Price: $167,809 (CAN), $117,006 (US Estimated at Current Exchange)
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: South Fort Chevrolet, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
    Sales listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    Given the recent exchange rates, buying cars in Canada using the American dollar can be a great way to get a deal or reach beyond your budget for the right car. Also, given the typical willingness to travel an aficionado of tailored cars will be willing to travel for the right car, traveling to Canada for a special build and going through the importation process isn’t something to fret about much. Now, throw on the fact that Canada gets some options Americans don’t and that’s icing on the cake. It is with this in mind that we share with you this very low mileage RS 6 performance that’s popped up at a Chevy dealer in Alberta.

    For starters, no matter what market this car is in, it’s an exceptionally tasteful specification. Audi exclusive paint, listed as Oak Green by the dealer, is a definite bonus. Worth noting, this isn’t Audi Oak Green Metallic but rather Porsche Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche). In fact, it looks awfully close to a car we featured photos of a few months back HERE.

    Beyond the paint, there’s a lot more to like about this car. This Albertan Ford dealer is exceptionally detailed in their listing, so here’s what we can share about the car. Based on the listing, it’s got: Audi Exclusive Oak Green Metallic Paint, Cognac w/ grey Stitching, Valcona Leather, Dynamic Package, Carbon Matte Optics Package, Matte Neodym 22 5 Y Spoke Wheels, Bang and Olufsen Advanced 3D Sound System, Leather Package, Black Dinamica Headliner, Night Vision Assistant.

    Beyond that, they also list some aftermarket add-ons. These include: AWE Tuning SwitchPath Cat-back Exhaust, CETE Lowering Module, H&R 10mm/12mm Wheels Spacers, Full Body PPF by Posh Detailing, Window Tint 35% and 70% by Posh Detailing, Exoshield Front Windshield by Posh Detailing, Kamiglaze Ceramic Coating by Posh Detailing. We also see Audi Accessories roof bars and rubber mats in the photos.

    So let’s get back to the Canadian spec of this car. First, it’s got the aforementioned Neobdym wheel finish, which is a slightly gold/platinum color. While offered as a stand alone option in Europe and likely in Canada too, Audi of America blocked this wheel finish after fitting them exclusively on the RS 6 performance Bronze Edition and RS 7 performance Bronze Edition. Unless you got one of those cars or imported the wheels yourself, Americans can’t get them. In our eyes, that makes this car even more desirable.

    Now let’s get back to price. In more recent months, the Canadian dollar has fallen in value compared to the U.S. dollar. Other than a drop recently to about .60 cents on the U.S. dollar, it’s been tracking mainly at .70 cents to the U.S. dollar. Apply that conversion to this car’s listed price and you get an exceptionally good deal for any RS 6 performance, let alone one Audi exclusive paint, very low mileage, American unobtainium wheels, and a host of other useful equipment including PPF and ceramic coating.

    Are there any caveats? Based on what we know, and we defer to experts on this, the car is certified for the North American market, so the warranty should transfer to the U.S. based on a chat with contacts who are more familiar with the process than us. There may be a process, and we’re not familiar with it so we’d suggest figuring that part out before buying if having a warranty in place is important to you. Also, even though it’s certified for North America, there is a basic importation process from Canada to the U.S.A. that may have associated costs. There’s also basic duties to consider and, beyond that, the tariff landscape that could change things depending out American politics play out. You’ll want to dig more into all of these if you’re considering this car and you’re American. Clearly, if you’re Canadian, then have at it as we assume that’s not much harder than finding the money.

    Honestly, we debated not even sharing this one so we might inquire about buying it ourselves. Check it out via the link above.

  • Individuality with Designo: Mercedes-Benz Classic Reflects on Tailored History at Stuttgart Museum

    Individuality with Designo: Mercedes-Benz Classic Reflects on Tailored History at Stuttgart Museum

    • C-Class six-cylinder saloon with designo green metallic paintwork
    • The C 280 is the top model of the 202 series in its debut year 1993
    • Mercedes-Benz has offered a wide variety of factory paint finishes since the 1950s

    [source: Mercedes-Benz]

    “Close-up” – the name of this series from the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells a surprising, exciting or behind-the-scenes story, illuminating details of a vehicle, an exhibit or an architectural or design feature. In the spotlight this time: the Mercedes-Benz C 280 from 1996 in Collection Room 5: Gallery of Everyday Heroes.

    No. 1/2025: Mercedes-Benz C 280 (W 202)

    A bold statement: This Mercedes-Benz C 280 from the 202 model series certainly attracts attention. All the body surfaces, front and rear aprons, trim strips and exterior mirrors of the sporty saloon are painted in intense designo green metallic, which has the Mercedes-Benz colour code 252. The C-Class with its 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine radiates springtime verve and energy all year round. Museum visitors can see this for themselves in Collection Room 5.

    Top model: The first generation of the C-Class made its debut in May 1993. At that time the C 280 was the top model in the 202 model series. Its six-cylinder in-line engine delivered 142 kW (193 hp), with an automatic transmission transferring the power to the road. The C 36 AMG became top model of the series in September 1993.

    Sporty highlights: The dynamic appearance of the C 280 on display is emphasised by the “Sport” design and equipment line. This includes, for example, a suspension lowered by 25 millimetres, a firmer suspension set-up and wide-base tyres as standard, as well as light-alloy wheels in AMG design on the vehicle on display. From 1993, Mercedes-Benz offered three equipment lines in the compact class in addition to the classic equipment (later “Classic”): “Esprit”, “Elegance” and “Sport”.

    Modern saddlery: The theme colour green is continued in the designo interior. Both the seats and the door panelling play with the contrast between central green elements and black sides. With this customised design, Mercedes-Benz demonstrates the saddler’s art with a flair for sporty aesthetics. Using the rear seat unit as an example, the various rectangular, green components of the seat, backrest and head restraint together form a vertical stripe – as if dynamically applied with a brush on the canvas of a modern work of art.

    Individual appeal: The designo paintwork of the C 280 dating from 1996 and displayed in the Mercedes-Benz Museum is a testament to its time. One year earlier, in 1995, the first Mercedes-Benz designo consulting centre opened in the customer centre at the Sindelfingen plant. Mercedes-Benz experts were on hand to discuss and plan their individual dream cars with customers. Nowadays the MANUFAKTUR individualisation range across all model series offers exclusive equipment for the exterior and interior – including MANUFAKTUR paint finishes. In December 2024, Mercedes-Benz opened the new MANUFAKTUR Studio in the heart of the Sindelfingen plant. Here, customers can experience first-hand how their vehicle is customised according to their personal wishes with attention to detail, classic craftsmanship and state-of-the-art production technologies.

    Explosion of colours: Colourful paint finishes for the high-quality individualisation of cars play an important part in the history of the brand. In the second half of the 1950s, Mercedes-Benz significantly expanded the colour range: in 1953, passenger cars bearing the star were only available in five different paint finishes as standard. By 1956, there was already an opulent colour range with 26 monotone and 23 two-tone paint finishes.

    Great variety: During the model offensive of the 1990s, Mercedes-Benz once again focused on prominent colours for individual appeal. Examples among recent classics include the SLK (R 170, from 1996) in intense yellow or the CLK Coupé (C 208, from 1997) in bright blue metallic.

    Special EnChroma® goggles: At the Mercedes-Benz Museum, visitors with colour vision deficiency are also able to enjoy the full beauty of colourful paint finishes like that of the C 280. Because for more than a year, the Museum has made it possible to borrow special EnChroma® goggles free of charge for the duration of a visit. These goggles filter a small part of the colour spectrum from the visible light, making it possible to see clear, vivid colours despite colour vision deficiency.

  • Market Find: 2019 VW Golf R Spektrum in Irish Green (Round 2)

    Market Find: 2019 VW Golf R Spektrum in Irish Green (Round 2)

    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.

  • Market Find: 2022 Audi exclusive Oak Green Metallic SQ7

    Market Find: 2022 Audi exclusive Oak Green Metallic SQ7

    What: 2022 Audi SQ7
    Color: Audi exclusive Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünperleffekt; metallic uni; Q82; Audi)
    VIN: WA1VWBF77ND006196
    Mileage: 47,295 miles
    Price: $79,800
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi of Richfield, MN
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    At first, our minds played tricks on us. Audi of Richfield, Minnesota bills this Tailored Driver as “District Green Metallic”, and we’ll admit it had us briefly fooled. District is much darker, but in some lights it can pop so we assumed this was more a case of poor lighting and editing as opposed to mistaken identity. It made quite a bit of sense then, when friend of the site Topher actually confirmed this SQ7 as Oak Green. Oak is a longtime favorite and a frequent flyer around here, so we’ll let the images speak for themselves rather than to wax poetic.

  • EU Market Find: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo in Mint Green

    EU Market Find: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo in Mint Green

    What: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
    Color: Mint Green (mintgrün; non-metallic UNI; 22R; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZNS470XXX
    Mileage: 309 km / 192 miles
    Price: Upon Request
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. Manfred Hering, EARLY 911S e. K., Wuppertal, Germany
    Listing: Link

    Why We Love It:

    We’re hitting a theme this week of cars that have experienced color changes, and this one may be the most interesting yet. Get past the fact that it seems like you rarely if ever see a 964-generation 911 Turbo in Mint Green (much less one with less than 200 miles on the odometer), because that’s just the beginning of the story. You see, this car left the factory painted Paint to Sample Gulf Orange (gulforange; 019; non-metallic UNI; Porsche) with black interior.

    According to the ad, the car received a full restoration presumably with color change by the massive classic Porsche dealer in Germany where it is currently for sale. They also have a comprehensive list of options. And while we suspect most all of it came on the car from the factory, the mention of a Mint Green shift knob and the sight of the mint green Porsche Tequipment steering wheel do make us wonder if those were fitted in the (Gulf Orange) car from new, or added when the car switched to Mint Green.

    The list of equipment is as follows:

    139 Heated seats, left seat
    220 limited slip differential 40%
    231 Michelin tires
    288 headlight cleaning system
    327 Radio “Symphony RDS”
    340 heated seats, right seat
    403 cup cast wheel, 17 inch
    423 cassettes and coin containers
    425 rear window wiper
    437 Comfort seat on the left, electrically adjustable
    438 comfort seat right, electrically adjustable
    441 Radio preparation
    481 manual transmission
    488 Inscription German
    490 sound package
    494 additional amplifiers
    499 version for the Federal Republic of Germany
    562 Airbag driver and passenger side
    573 air conditioning
    605 headlight range adjustment
    650 Electric sunroof
    659 on-board computer
    685 Split rear seats
    930 rear seat covers, leather
    975 trunk lining with velor carpet
    981 leather interior without seat covers
    983 front seat covers, leather
    X33 engine performance increase 911 Turbo
    XK7 shiftgearknob mintgreen
    XU1 Remote control central locking

    Whatever the case, this is an incredibly unique car in an incredibly unique and period correct color. Mint Green had just been introduced at the time as one of the Carrera Cup colors. While uncommon in general, it was most common in the 964-era 911 Carrera RS, and occasionally seen on other period cars like 911 Cabriolets and the occasional 968.

  • Color Focus: Mercedes-AMG Green Hell Magno – 376

    Color Focus: Mercedes-AMG Green Hell Magno – 376

    CODES: 376 / 6376

    COLOR DATA:

    TYPE: Metallic Matte

    CONTENT ARCHIVE: Green Hell Magno

    SUMMARY:

    If Green Hell Magno looks right at home on the AMG GT R from Mercedes-AMG, that’s because it was created to celebrate the car. You see, the AMG GTR spent most of its development time on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschliefe circuit (a.k.a. the “Green Hell”).

    Likely the color comes from the green forest that surround the historic Norschliefe, and certainly they inspired the name in the track’s nickname. The other part of that name, “Magno”, is Mercedes-Benz speak for matte paint finish. In the end, it’s likely the most striking (and fitting) of the colors offered on the AMG GT R.

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  • Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic 718 Spyder RS

    Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic 718 Spyder RS

    What: 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS
    Color: Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CE2A84RK240412
    Mileage: 1,204 miles
    Price: $259,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Porsche Warrington, PA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    We don’t play favorites at Tailored Driver, but if we did, Porsche Oak Green Metallic would be a strong contender. A deeper shade than Aston’s Racing Green, Oak Green features a gold metallic flake that genuinely pops in direct sunlight. While it was introduced in the ’70s, Oak has seen a resurgence recently and we’ve seen it featured on both Audi and Porsche models via their respective Tailoring programs. Here it’s been applied to arguably the most exciting of Porsche’s current topless lineup, where the yellow brake calipers do a great job of further enhancing Oak Green’s aforementioned gold flake.

  • INEOS Teases Arcane Works with Grenadier Detour

    INEOS Teases Arcane Works with Grenadier Detour

    Though practically a brand-new company, INEOS and its tactile Grenadier lineup continue to make strides. Today, it’s the sharing of a first product from their Arcane Works division, which in INEOS speak is the name of their in-house tailoring service.

    What you see here is the Grenadier Detour. According to a post by INEOS on their social channels, the Detour is a limited-edition model created by Arcane Works. It features an 18-inch forged alloy wheel design we’ve not yet seen before on their existing model range. Inside, there’s a leather interior in a tan named Sahara Sand featuring unique V pattern embroidery.

    On the outside is also-new Squall Green metallic paint. It’s unclear at this time whether all Grenadier Detours will be painted Squall Green or not.

  • Market Find: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid in Peridot Metallic

    Market Find: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid in Peridot Metallic

    What: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid
    Color: Porsche Peridot Metallic (peridotmetallicmetallic UNI; 2S1; Porsche)
    VIN: : Unknown
    Mileage: 117,000 miles
    Price: $19,911
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Allentown, PA
    Marketplace listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    One of the best parts of Tailored Driver population is the deep research required on the more obscure finds and referrals sent to us by our dedicated readership. While newer and more common are admittedly fairly easy to decipher, the older stuff that excites us can also frustrate. Case in point is this Tailored Driver, a 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hyrbid found on Facebook Marketplace. Search for a 2015 order guide, and pickings are slim. From the lone brochure we were able to find, it seems that Periodot Metallic was indeed a ‘special order’ color for Cayenne in 2015 for the sum of $3,150. But in validating with Porsche Club of America’s Rennbow, it seems that 2015 was a gap year in formally offering Peridot on Porsche’s brand-saving SUV. Further, while we can find a few other examples of Peridot on Cayennes of the period, they are generally GTS variants. Just one Peridot e-hybrid popped up in our searches, which due to lack of VIN info shared, very well may be this one.

    So while this is undeniably rare, whether this is a true Paint to Sample- it hard to say. What we can confidently say is that the extremely subtle juxtaposition of Peridot on the body and Porsche’s e-hybrid identifying Acid Green on the brakes and gauge needles is so close that it nearly seems like a slight discoloration rather than a purposeful brand-play.

    As always, massive thank you to Chris for the tip!

  • Market Find: Dark Olive Metallic 911 Dakar at Porsche Jacksonville

    Market Find: Dark Olive Metallic 911 Dakar at Porsche Jacksonville

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar
    Color: Dark Olive Metallic (dunkelolive; metallic UNI; M6X / 7G; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AB2A92RS225433
    Mileage: 1,030 miles
    Estimate: $349,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Porsche Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    In modern times, where we’re all a bunch of judgy Karens scrolling past click-bait graphics of celebrities whose houses mysteriously didn’t burn down in the L.A. fires, it’s hard to not be a little solemn at the idea of a MY2024 Porsche returning to the pre-owned lot with barely 1,000 miles on it. Find some grace though, because this one’s special and we’d argue the person who specced and owned it for barely 1K miles is still deserving… even if modern Porsche “used” status means a notable markup.

    We’re going to make some assumptions here, but consider them educated guesses. We’re guessing your common quick flipper wouldn’t build a car like this. Okay, maybe a PTS allotment for the teacher’s pet client at Porsche Anywhere isn’t that rare, but subtle Dark Olive Metallic straight up and sans stickers or nostalgic livery nods isn’t your typical spec and flip behavior. Nor is fitting a set of custom fuchs-inspired Rotiform rally wheels finished in a muted and tasteful gold and then leaving them on for the trade in order to go to the new customer. We’re going to hat tip the builder of this car, for living his or her best life, building a tasteful thing and actually logging **some** miles before passing it on and likely taking delivery of some other brilliant specification we’ll be featuring here in six months.