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  • Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Arrow Grey R8

    Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Arrow Grey R8

    What: 2021 Audi R8
    Color: Audi exclusive Arrow Grey Pearl (arrowgrau; pearl effect; LZ7W; Audi)
    VIN: WUABAAFX1M7900910
    Mileage: 8,082 miles
    Price: $164,970
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured below
    Location: Audi Naples, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    The Audi R8 has been heralded as an everyday supercar since inception, and having spent quite a bit of time living with both generations, we’d have to agree. Admittedly a bit flashier choice than say, a 911, this particular R8 is still what we consider a fairly understated spec. Finished in Audi exclusive Arrow Grey, which as we’ve noted is the same code (LZ7W) as Aviator Grey, and without the fixed rear spoiler featured on the V10 plus variant, it’s the build of a connoisseur. Add to it the contrasting Yellow stitched leather and its a compelling package for those who want to stand out in all the right ways.

  • Market Find: 2022 Audi exclusive Suzuka Grey RS 5 sportback

    Market Find: 2022 Audi exclusive Suzuka Grey RS 5 sportback

    What: 2022 Audi RS 5 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect (suzukagrau; pearl effect; LY7F / M1 ; Audi)
    VIN: WUAAWCF5XNA901159
    Mileage: 22,421 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $65,999
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi San Diego, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Within the Tailored Driver spectrum, it’s difficult to get more subtle than Audi’s Suzuka Grey. Pearl off-white in the right light and simply basic white in others, the color blends into the parking lot masses more than you’d expect. In fact, it’s so subtle that it’s nearly impossible to accurately capture in photos, making it somewhat of a hard sell when time comes to spend $3,500 on Tailored paint through Audi exclusive. Fortunately for the original Tailor of this RS 5 sportback, California has the right lighting conditions about two-thirds of the year, making the selection quite an astute one.

  • Market Find: 2014 Audi exclusive Nimbus Grey RS 5

    Market Find: 2014 Audi exclusive Nimbus Grey RS 5

    What: 2014 Audi RS 5
    Color: Audi exclusive Nimbus Grey (nimbusgrau; pearlescent UNI; Z7X; Audi)
    VIN: WUAC6AFR3EA901309
    Mileage: 70,957 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $32,709
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured below
    Location: Nissan Thousand Oaks, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    The B8.5 generation of RS 5 was a pretty rowdy car, with it’s incredibly high-revving V8 and subtle box flares, wrapped in a package that is aging incredibly well. Not many left the factory with Audi exclusive paint, so this particular example finished in Nimbus Grey is not only cool, it’s also quite rare. Your guess is as good as ours as to why it’s at a Nissan dealer, but we feel this may be a great case of a Dealer not really knowing what they’ve got. If you’re interested, act fast.

  • Market Find: 2016 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey A7

    Market Find: 2016 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey A7

    What: 2016 Audi A7
    Color: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey (nardograu; non-metallic UNI; LY7C; Audi)
    VIN: WAU2GAFC1GN014902
    Mileage: 91,900 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $16,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Avilone Auto Group, Dallas, TX
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    The nuance of what is truly special or not can be tiresome to most, but our guess is that if you were in that camp, you wouldn’t be here. It’s through that lens, that we feature this Tailored Driver. Nardo Grey was offered on the Audi A7 as a standard color on the Competition variants, of which this is not and it predates by two years. Squint harder, and you’ll see this A7 has standard (non S-line) bumpers, comfort seats, a round steering wheel, and lacks the red painted brake calipers of the Competition. Wood grain on the dash and door panels further separates this from it’s Competition package brethren, but RS 7 wheels and grill do add back some aggression. The best part? That’d be the price- just $16,000.

  • Market Find: 2021 BMW Individual Dravit Grey Metallic M3 Competition

    Market Find: 2021 BMW Individual Dravit Grey Metallic M3 Competition

    What: 2021 BMW M3 Competition
    Color: BMW Individual Dravit Grey Metallic (dravitgrau; metallic; C36; BMW)
    VIN: WBS33AY09MFK97991
    Mileage: 42,444 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $65,841
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: BMW South Albany, Glenmont, NY
    Dealer contact: Beckie Kiernan – sales@bmwofsouthalbany.edealerhub.com
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    BMW’s Dravit Grey Metallic is an incredibly cool shade of Grey, featuring metallic flake with hints of Gold that genuinely pop in the right lighting. Sadly the images of this Tailored Driver are not that lighting, but this doesn’t mean the color is any less stunning. Of note, in 2021 BMW Individual was not a full option code 490 Individual color, but it was noted as an Individual shade within BMW’s order guide and fetched a $1,950 premium over other ‘standard’ hues. All that in mind, this $65,000 Tailored Driver is every bit as special in our eyes as a full-boat 490 car, and would make a great addition to the discerning enthusiast’s garage.

  • Color Check: Bentley Flying Spur Speed in Storm Grey over Kingfisher

    Color Check: Bentley Flying Spur Speed in Storm Grey over Kingfisher

    While most cars today are produced in monotone paint, there’s no denying that duo-tone bodywork has enjoyed heydays over the years, with more frequent heydays in the super luxury space where brands like Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Bugatti operate. Cars like the new Flying Spur Speed are a perfect platform for just such a duo-tone livery. And in the case of this particular Flying Spur Speed that turned up on the brand’s Global Media Drive, Bentley’s Storm Grey (stormgrey; metallic UNI; 6704; Bentley) over Kingfisher (kingfisher; metallic UNI; 6549 / 9560205; Bentley) looks the business.

    Bentley has released photos of each car on location for the drive. This includes full build specifications. Going forward, we’re going to be color checking all of them, and next up is this particular specification.

    Inside, the cabin is Brunel and Kingfisher leather detailed with contrast stitching and High Gloss Carbon Fiber fascias.

    Worth noting, the car also has several options that we’ll list here along with U.S. pricing. These include Mulliner Personal Commission Duo Tone Paintwork ($33,325), ‘Naim for Bentley Premium Audio System ($9,615), Touring Specification ($7,890), Bentley Rotating Display ($6,955), Full Length Center Console with 4-Seat Configuration ($5,135), Illuminated Flying ‘B’ in Polished Stainless Steel ($4,895), Wellness Seating ($4,670), 22″ Ten Swept Spoke Wheels – Bright Machined ($4,400), and High Gloss Carbon Fiber Fascia ($4,330).

    Touring Specification includes Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Night Vision and Head-up Display.

    Wellness Seating includes Postural and Lumbar Adjustments, Cooled and Heated Seating and Massage Functions.

  • Market Find: 2022 Porsche Paint to Sample Slate Grey 718 Spyder

    Market Find: 2022 Porsche Paint to Sample Slate Grey 718 Spyder

    What: 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder
    Color: Paint to Sample Slate Grey (schiefergrau; non-metallic UNI; 615; Y97; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CC2A85NS235221
    Mileage: 4,499
    Price at Time of this Writing: $137,888
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Pittsburgh, PA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    At this point, I think it’s legally required to mention that Porsche’s Paint to Sample Slate Grey was Steve McQueen’s favorite color any time the hue is seen or spoken about. Cliché, sure, but also for good reason- the so-called King of Cool reigned during one of the more fondly-remembered eras in pop culture history, and of all the wild pastels, he put his money on Grey. Like true coolness, Slate Grey is a color that is just as in vogue today as it was then, and here we see it applied to what could also be argued as the Porsche brand’s coolest product, the 718 Spyder. On the inside, we see extended Bordeaux Red leather with Black race-tex inserts, 18-way seats, and a PDK gearbox. Subtle, comfortable, and effortlessly cool.

  • Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic S7 sportback

    Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic S7 sportback

    What: 2021 Audi S7 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic (metallic-UNI; LX7F; Audi)
    VIN: WAUSFBF27MN047608
    Mileage: 49,470 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $58,991
    CarFax: Link
    iPacket: Link
    Location: Audi North Houston, Texas
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    First offered on the Audi RS 3, Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic is a modernized take on the incredibly popular Nardo Grey, with a hint of cyan added for good measure. It’s the kind of subtle Grey we’re sort of surprised wasn’t offered by Audi in the US as a series option on more models, but thankfully we’ve seen that numerous Tailors have rectified this issue via posts on many different social media platforms. So while this may be the first example of Kemora to have found it’s way to Tailored Driver via Market Finds, we certainly do not expect it to be the last.

  • Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Meteor Grey Metallic 911 GT3

    Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Meteor Grey Metallic 911 GT3

    What: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Meteor Grey Metallic (meteorgraumetallic; metallic UNI; M7W/9Q; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A98JS175171
    Mileage: 2,003
    Price at Time of this Writing: $215,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Orlando, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    At the offices of Tailored Driver, we love to put ourselves in the shoes of our Market Find’s original Tailors and try to imagine how conversations went while curating and submitting each order. With this Paint to Sample Meteor Grey Metallic 991-generation GT3, we’d assume that a 997-generation GT3 owner walked into the Porsche dealer in Plano, TX after being told that the then-new 2018 model would be available with three pedals for what was assumed to be the last time. “Great!” they said, “Order it just like my 997 and let me know when to pick it up.” You see, Meteor Grey Metallic was a fairly common standard color during the 997 years if GT3, as were Carbon brakes and Leather seats with Race-Tex accents. In other words, this exact spec, minus the black wheels, massively updated tech, and the benefits a new generation present. If we’re right, and we think we may be, this is an extremely cool example of forward-dating a proven formula to achieve a surprisingly unique Tailored Driver.

  • Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Gunmetal

    Color Check: Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II in Gunmetal

    Rolls-Royce recently dropped basic color and specification from the Cullinan Series II and Black Badge Cullinan Series II global media drive held in Ibiza back in June. Alas, we weren’t on that drive, but we are able to share the basic color information in order to help inspire those ordering Rolls-Royces of their own, or considering Rolls-Royce hues in build specifications from other manufacturers. 

    We’ve been adding each car in our Color Check over the last few weeks. Next up is this Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Series II christened ‘Captain’. It’s finished in Gunmetal (gunmetal; metallic uni; 7G0N / FW47 / FW47-7G0N / W24 / WW24; Rolls-Royce).

    Given the long and non-specific history of gunmetal grey paint on cars and Rolls-Royce’s own long history, we haven’t yet identified the origins of Gunmetal at Rolls-Royce, but the company’s own diverse nature over the years gives us a clue. Rather than simply a catchy name for a grey paint imagined by a carmaker, Rolls-Royce actually has some provenance as a gun maker as well. This includes its 40 mm cannon as well as experimental heavy machine gun.

    Rolls-Royce didn’t detail the rest of the spec on ‘Captain’, but its distinctive green interior is also worth noting.