What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Color: Paint to Sample Viola Metallic(viola; metallic UNI; 39G / 3AE / 54; Porsche) VIN: WP0AC2A96NS270480 Mileage: 4,600 miles Bid Price: Currently $176,000 with 47 Minutes Left CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Glendale, CA Link: Cars & Bids
Are there any performance bargains in the Porsche 911 GT-car space? This paint to sample Viola Metallic 2022 911 GT3 Touring may be the indicator you’re looking for. With gold wheels and light Linen Grey interior, it’s definitely a unique specimen.
More importantly if you’re thinking about buying it, the car’s got a salvage title. And while buying a salvage title six figure tailored car from an online auction can be a bit dicey to consider, it’s worth noting that the listing does have after accident photos, full receipts, pics from the process, etc.
We’re just including the beauty shots here. Check out more details after the jump… and hurry because we caught it late and there’s less than an hour on the auction.
What: 2022 Audi e-tron GT Color: Audi exclusive Nimbus Grey(nimbusgrau; pearlescent UNI; Z7X; Audi) VIN: WAUDJBFWXN7006115 Mileage: 13,726 miles Price: $62,991 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Los Angeles, CA Link: Audi Downtown LA
Audi’s e-tron GT is divisive amongst enthusiasts for one simple reason- it happens to be powered by electricity. But move past what goes in the tank, and it’s an objectionably exciting experience with style for days. Adding a bit to that excitement is Audi exclusive Nimbus Grey, a hue that traces its way back to the original Audi TT. Flashy it is not, but perhaps it will lend some ‘cred to whoever pulls up in this Tailored Driver to the local Audi Club meet.
What: 2022 BMW M5 competition Color: BMW Individual Twilight Purple Metallic(metallic uni; P28; BMW) VIN: WBS83CH0XNCJ43231 Mileage: 29,015 miles Price: $89,999 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Staten Island, NY Link:Status New York
BMW models always seem to thrive in shades of Purple, and this M5 competition in BMW Individual Twilight Purple Metallic certainly proves the point. More vividly purple than the more common Technoviolet, Twilight has a similar ability to capture the light and really pop. Moving past the exterior, extended Merino Leather paired with soft-close doors ensures the interior is a great place to spend time, even if the twin turbo V8 with roughly 600 horsepower shortens the distance between points A and B.
What: 2022 Audi SQ8 Color: Audi exclusive Kemora Grey Metallic(metallic-UNI; LX7F; Audi) VIN: WA1CWBF18ND017646 Mileage: 10,233 miles Price at Time of this Writing: $TBD CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Audi North Houston, TX Dealer listing:Link
Audi exclusive’s Kemora Grey is certainly a stunner, and Sewell’s Audi North Houston are big fans. How do we know? Well, this is the second build we’ve seen from them in Tailored Driver’s brief history, with the prior being this Audi S7. We also count ourselves among the Kemora faithful, and think it looks quite handsome in this application. As this just arrived at Audi North Houston, we’re eager for more images and an asking price.
What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Color: Black Olive (schwarzolive; non-metallic Uni; 2A7; Porsche) VIN: WP0AC2A96NS271189 Mileage: 482 miles Price Estimate: $350,000 to $400,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: The Amelia Auction by Broad Arrow, Amelia Island, FL Listing:Link
While those without Paint to Sample (PTS) allocations may beg to differ, the reality when it comes to special paint at Porsche is that the take rate for PTS is considerably higher than it has been historically. Yes, PTS has been offered by Stuttgart for decades, but today it is a an extra mark of exclusivity for a brand enjoying a definite heyday. So, even if you have a PTS allocation, the trick is to choose a more obscure color or go further with special Exclusive Manufaktur CXX special requests. For those watching the Amelia Island week auction dockets, it’s notable that this particular 911 GT3 Touring sports both an obscure color and special interior.
This 911 is PTS Black Olive, a medium dark non-metallic green. The color has a bit of a retro look about it, almost making you wonder if it comes from the 356 era. It doesn’t, and was only briefly offered from the factory in the 997.2 and 991 eras, and occasionally chosen by PTS customers. It’s a subtle handsome look, but not one that’s going to scream look at me like a Gulf Blue or Viper Green.
A perfect pairing of satin white gold wheels from Exclusive Manufaktur only emphasizes the classic feel of Black Olive.
Open the door for a peek inside and we’d argue that’s where this car becomes truly special. It features over $35,000 in CXX requests. The color is Exclusive Manufaktur Truffle Brown and Black, over Porsche’s carbon bucket seats. It also includes quilted door panels and deviated stitching throughout.
Broad Arrow’s lot description includes the following further description of the interior. “at delivery it was taken even further with the addition of body color Black Olive-painted seat belt pass-throughs and Black and White houndstooth check fabric seat inserts.”
We’re not sure exactly what that means and would suggest those with a very strict appreciation for factory specification only cars may want to take not here and inquire for further details from Broad Arrow. Their description also notes that, “The lengthy list of options and CXX special wishes is on file and available for review.”
Other options include 6-speed manual transmission, Front Axle Lift, Touring Pack in Black, full body-color carbon roof, Extended Range fuel tank, BOSE sounds system and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes with Black brake calipers featuring Chalk Porsche lettering. All told, the car stickered at $370,000.
The car has logged only 482 miles, which makes it practically new in our book.
What: 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant Color:Shiraz Red Metallic (shirazrot; metallic Uni; LY4S; Audi) VIN: WUA1CBF25NN903435 Mileage: 40,470 Price: $97,995 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: In Gallery Location: Audi Greenville, Greenville, SC Dealer Listing:Link
Why We Love It:
We are always, and we mean ALWAYS, fans of car dealership salespeople bringing hot finds to the enthusiast community the moment they hit the dealership. Today, it’s Tiana Chichester at Audi Greenville in Greenville, SC, posting about an Audi exclusive RS 6 Avant that she posted over on the Audi Club North America Classifieds Facebook Group.
Shiraz Red is a color with some history at Audi, maintaining a following that makes it a popular choice in the “standard” Audi exclusive guide… and by standard we don’t mean a standard RS 6 color offering but rather one of the many available in the standard (i.e. not off book) Audi exclusive program. Choosing it on an RS 6 Avant is a solid move that brings out the stateliness of Audi’s C-segmenet long roof.
The car is a one owner certified pre-owned car, meaning it passes all the hurdles to qualify and enjoys an extended factory warranty as a result. Priced under $100,000 then, makes it a reasonable price. That’s probably also because it’s got 40,000 miles on the odometer and also has the rarely seen choice of comfort seats – basically A6-spec seats versus the bigger bolstered hex-stitched buckets that are standard in the RS 6.
Should you reach out to Audi Greenville via the link above, make sure to ask for Tiana Chichester and thank her for making sure to share it with the enthusiast community who seek these sorts of cars.
What: 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB Coupe Color: Verde British Dual (verdebritishdual; non-metallic uni; 666017 / 611; Ferrari) Chassis #: ZFF99SLAXN0287191 Mileage: 1,948 Price: $369,999 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Porsche River Oaks, Houston, TX Dealer listing:Link
Why We Love It:
This barely broken-in 296 GTB is painted the always stunning Verde British. Even better, it’s tastefully paired with unique Iroko brown interior with matching Alcantara, yellow brake calipers and lots of Alcantara.
Worth noting, Verde British is non-standard, meaning this car was built via Ferrari’s Paint to Sample-Extracampionario program. And, as you can see in the full specification published by the dealer (below), it’s a notably expensive option.
ALCANTARA INTC CENTRAL SEATS $1,856.00 YELLOW BRAKE CALIPERS $1,519.00 CARBON FIBRE WHEEL CUPS $1,266.00 CARPETS LEATH.INTC /ALCA COLOR $5,906.00 CARBON FIBRE DASHBOARD INSERTS $5,062.00 DAYTONA STYLE SEATS $4,050.00 HORSE STITCHED ON HEADREST $1,266.00 BLACK CERAMIC EXHAUST PIPES $1,687.00 COLOURED MATS WITH LOGO $1,350.00 CARB.FIB.STEERING WHEEL + LEDS $5,062.00 ‘SCUDERIA FERRARI’ SHIELDS $1,856.00 ELECTROCHROMIC REARWIEW MIRROR $1,350.00 COLOR ALCANTARA INT. INSERTS $2,531.00 SPECIAL COLORS 2 LAYERS $13,499.00 OTHER OPTIONS $27,166.00
Check out more via the dealer’s website linked above.
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.
What: 2022 Audi RS Q8 Color: Audi Glacier White (Gletscherweiß; pearl effect; LS9R/2Y; Audi) VIN: WU1ARBF19ND010955 Mileage: 17,606 miles Price: $99,900 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Pictured below Location: Marino Performance Motors, West Palm Beach, FL Dealer listing:Link
Why we love it:
Sure, we love a good exterior but as they say- it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Audi’s Glacier White paint is augmented by the frankly stunning Audi exclusive Ocean Blue leather interior on this Tailored Driver, resulting in a fairly stealth OEM build if not for the copper Avant Garde wheels. Aftermarket carbon fiber bits are found throughout the exterior which certainly enhance the sportiness of this RS Q8, but frankly we’d be tempted to put it back stock. In our opinion, letting the Glacier White and Ocean Blue combo stand on its own is more than enough to stand out.
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.
