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  • Color Check: Oak Green Metallic 991.2 GT3 Touring at Air Water 2025

    Color Check: Oak Green Metallic 991.2 GT3 Touring at Air Water 2025

    Events like Air|Water bring a wave of vibrant colors from the Porsche community. When it’s thoughtfully curated, it feels like being a kid in a candy store. @PTSRS and Air|Water teamed up to present “Colors of Air|Water,” and we spent hours capturing content for our site. The rain didn’t stop us. It added mood and contrast, bringing each color to life in both overcast light and the bright California sun.

    We continue the series with a standout solo feature: a 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic. Everyone has their own definition of the perfect spec, but this one feels universally right. On her Bramo profile, Hannah shares, “Purchased in July 2024. My second 911, but my first GT3. Specifically bought this GT3 T for its stellar ownership history—low 6k mileage, perfect DME report, serviced and driven with care. PTS Oak Green Metallic. Understated and classy without the wing. My Porsche addiction started when I first drove my 991.2 7MT 911 Carrera T. I’m at my happiest while I’m behind the wheel of my 911s.”

    Understated and classy without the wing? We couldn’t agree more.

    Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K) is a classic Porsche shade rooted in the brand’s 1980s and 1990s catalog. Though offered as a standard color during that era, it remained relatively uncommon. Today, it returns through Porsche’s Paint to Sample program, preserving its distinctive character as an elegant green with prominent gold flake and a warmer tone than its modern counterpart, Oak Green Metallic Neo. Its rarity and vintage appeal have made it a favorite among enthusiasts aiming to evoke Porsche heritage with a timeless factory-correct look.

    Check out the full gallery below.

  • Color Check: Speed Yellow 993 Carrera RS and 997 GT3 at Air Water 2025

    Color Check: Speed Yellow 993 Carrera RS and 997 GT3 at Air Water 2025

    Events like Air|Water bring a wave of vibrant colors from the Porsche community. When it’s thoughtfully curated, it feels like being a kid in a candy store. @PTSRS and Air|Water teamed up to present “Colors of Air|Water,” and we spent hours capturing content for our site. The rain didn’t stop us. It added mood and contrast, bringing each color to life in both overcast light and the bright California sun.

    We’re continuing our series with Speed Yellow. We’ll dive deeper in a future Color Focus feature, but here’s a quick summary of what makes it stand out.

    Speed Yellow (Speedgelb, nonmetallic, 12G / L12G / X4) was introduced in the early 1990s and became a signature Porsche color through the air cooled and early water cooled eras. According to the Rennbow database, it first appeared around the 1993 model year on cars like the 964 Carrera RS 3.8 and 968, and remained available through the 997 generation, officially ending in 2012. Though it was later replaced by the brighter Racing Yellow, Speed Yellow continues today through Porsche’s Paint to Sample (PTS) program.

    Where many Porsche colors lean toward subtlety or historic significance, Speed Yellow channels Porsche’s racing spirit like few other colors. It’s bold, unapologetic, and instantly recognizable. It’s closely associated with GT models, Turbo models, and even limited production examples like the Speed Yellow 968 coupes and cabs built for North America.

    Browsing the Bramo app, we did find the profile for this 993 Carrera RS. Not hard to spot, given how rare this car is. The owner, Darin, states: “The 993 Carrera RS is one of the most desirable driver-focused 911s to ever leave the factory, with a perfect blend of classic 911 analogue feel and then-modern 1990s mechanical technology. 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS chassis number WP0ZZZ99ZTS390456 is a highly original example with just under 37,X” The photos also show Japanese license plates, which suggests this might be a Japan import. Would love to learn more.

    The 997 GT3 finished in Speed Yellow checks all the boxes for a future classic, and it’s already highly sought after today. As one of the last analog GT3s before the shift to electric steering and dual clutch gearboxes, the 997 GT3 blends raw performance with a driving experience that feels connected and pure.

    Powered by the legendary Mezger engine, derived from Porsche’s motorsport programs, it delivers naturally aspirated power with a soundtrack and response that enthusiasts still chase today. Add to that a six speed manual, rear wheel drive, and no unnecessary frills, and you have a formula that defines what a driver’s car should be.

    Check out the video and gallery below for a walk around of both cars.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Alex Grey 911 GT3

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Alex Grey 911 GT3

    What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Alex Grey (alexgrey; non-metallic UNI; Z58; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AC2A93NS270632
    Mileage: 2,819 miles
    Price: $299,992
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Nashua, NH
    Listing: Porsche Nashua

    Initially created as a Paint to Sample Plus color in 2017 and added to the standard Paint to Sample palate in 2023, Alex Grey has quite the story behind it. Tracing it’s roots back to 1962 when Dutch Police needed a faster horse to ensure safety on roads that at the time were without speed limits, the Rijkspolitie turned it’s attention to Porsche and their 356. This created a partnership that resulted in a fleet of 507 Porsches in total until the Dutch opted for something more ordinary and cancelled the program in 1996. As they are want to do, Porsche celebrated the partnership with a special edition in 2017, contracting Studio Piet Boon to do-develop a color and livery for the car. Alex Grey as shown here was the result, which oddly enough is in no way representative of the aforementioned Rijkspolitie liveried cars. But what it is, is a very deep, incredibly vibrant Grey- much more vibrant than Audi’s Nardo, and much more distinct than Fashion Grey or even Grey Black.

  • Market Find: THAT Porsche Paint to Sample Mint Green 911 GT3

    Market Find: THAT Porsche Paint to Sample Mint Green 911 GT3

    What: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Mint Green (mintgrün; non-metallic uni; 22R / N4/ 20A / M1; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A96JS175170
    Mileage: 19,848 miles
    Auction Price: $26,750 (current)
    CarFax: LOL
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Stoughton, MA
    Link: P Car Market

    Some Tailored Drivers come with more of a story than others, and if written, this Driver‘s page count would be somewhere between War and Peace and The Bible. The incredibly brief version is that this GT3 was repossessed wearing a half-completed widebody prototype, and at some point transitioned from being a vehicle to being someone’s living quarters. It was then passed around for a bit, until eventually the current seller set out to bring it back to presentable. With a full glass-out respray (and probably a lot more!), the car is presentable and could be just the no-reserve ‘deal’ someone is after.

    Massive thanks to Kevin C for the tip!

  • 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.

  • Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Viola Purple Metallic 911 GT3

    Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Viola Purple Metallic 911 GT3

    What: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Viola Purple Metallic (veilchenlilametallic; metallic UNI; W84; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A94JS176463
    Mileage: 11,525
    Price at Time of this Writing: $209,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Glen Cove, NY
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Not to be confused with the much darker Viola Metallic, Porsche’s Paint to Sample Viola Purple Metallic is a much more playful, vibrant flavor of the historically royal color. When paired with Porsche’s sporting GT3 variant of it’s iconic 911, Viola Purple Metallic represents a juxtaposition that proves its Tailor is not one to take themselves too seriously. On the inside, splashes of yellow deviate from Black leather and Race Tex, most predominantly in the form of seat belts, stitching, and headrest script. In all it’s a bold package that seems to just simply work.

  • Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Auratium Green 911 GT3

    Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Auratium Green 911 GT3

    What: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3
    Color: Paint to Sample Auratium Green (auratiumgrün; 5712; 6AU; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AC2A96JS175864
    Mileage: 22,861
    Price at Time of this Writing: Available Upon Request
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Boca Raton, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    This one checks all the boxes- last year of the three-pedal GT3, Paint to Sample Auratium Green color, enough miles (over 22,000) to place added emphasis on the Driver portion of Tailored Driver, and tastefully modified to boot. Featuring full PPF coverage, HRE wheels, a Soul Performance exhaust upgrade and the incredibly cool 917-style wooden shift knob, it’s the kind of Tailored Driver you can just get in and enjoy. We just wish there were more pictures.

  • Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Creme White 911 GT3 RS

    Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Creme White 911 GT3 RS

    Beige the world. There is an interesting theory that as the world’s economy goes up and down, consumers will change their color preference to either be more flashy (things are great!) or more subtle (things aren’t great!) when it comes to their new car. The post-COVID economy is proving complex as it is either great or awful depending on your perspective, and our color choices are reflective of that. Such is the case with this Tailored Driver.

    Finished in Creme White (cremeweiß, code: 51A) you’d be correct to categorize this 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (VIN: WP0AF2A91RS272490) as being on the more tame side of the spectrum, especially with so many others on the secondary market in much brighter, bolder colors. Chalk it up to one person’s understanding of the current economic climate, this 3RS could very easily be seen as the bearish RS.

    Moving past the Paint to Sample finish, this Tailored Driver is downright tame on the inside as well, with a mix of Black Leather upholstery and Race-Tex fabric covering nearly all surfaces. Of note, the CarFax does mention this car was an export from Canada, which may complicate things for a prospective buyer.

    Sadly though, this could also be categorized as the introvert’s RS based on mileage- just 447 since new. In other words, it’s not had its engine break-in procedure completed. Be the one to right this wrong, by calling Kearns Motor Car in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin and writing a $434,989 check.

    Get all the details on this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Grigio Telesto Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Grigio Telesto Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Foresight is a gift relegated to the precocious few, but the original Tailor of this Paint to Sample Grigio Telesto 911 GT3 Touring (VIN: WP0AC2A92KS149134) certainly had it in spades. You see, Porsche’s 991-generation GT3 Touring (and the 991R that preceded it) were always going to be future classics, and ticking the Paint to Sample box proved a way to maximize that ‘investment’ and its return. But choosing a Lamborghini color, especially one that created a high that’s still being chased by OEMs across the board to this day was an incredibly prudent choice.

    Found at the Tailored Driver powerhouse Merit Partners, located outside of Atlanta, Georgia, we’re struck by just how timeless this build is. We’ll concede that Grigio Telesto is a more recent hit having been introduced on the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, but non-metallic slate grey has repeatedly proven itself to be a timeless classic. The interior is much the same story, with silver stitching, seat belts and hounds tooth inserts found in Porsche’s full bucket seats.

    So if you’ve got $325,794 burning a hole in your pocket and some Delta miles that are otherwise unaccounted for, we think you should take the flight to Atlanta and give this Tailored Driver a loving home. Because much like the dive watch or a pair of Converse All-Stars, it’ll never go out of style.

    See additional details about this Tailored Driver, here.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Nordic Gold Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Nordic Gold Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

    Porsche’s GT3 variants of their 911 range seem to be the frequent flyers of the Paint to Sample and Sonderwunsch world these days, with Touring seemingly having Platinum status. It’s easy to see why- the GT3 Touring’s near-perfect mix of sport and comfort makes it a compelling forever car, so you might as well make your order count.

    This 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring in Paint to Sample Nordic Gold (VIN: WP0AC2A94PS270254) was configured with nearly $53,000 in optional equipment, requiring a discerning eye to really digest the scope of this build. It’s a mix of must-haves like the expanded range fuel tank (drive it!), carbon ceramic brakes and front axel lift, and some nice to haves like the carbon roof, deviated seat belts in grey, and LED-matrix headlights.

    Currently offered on Bring a Trailer by power seller Northwest European (username “nweuro”) at a current bid of $229,666 at time of writing with roughly 3 days left to bid, this Paint to Sample Nordic Gold Porsche 911 GT3 Touring represents a great opportunity to own one of the least common hues of Stuttgart’s creation. Get additional details about this Tailored Driver, here.