What: 2018 Audi RS 3 Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: Unknown Mileage: 79,655 miles Price: $62,500 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Duluth, MN Listing:Facebook Marketplace
When launched, it wasn’t hard to draw parallels between the then-new Audi RS 3 sedan and the tuner’s darling B5 generation S4. Apart from physical size, it had great aftermarket potential, solid interior quality, and was understated enough that it wouldn’t cause a scene in the lot of Whole Foods. Taking that thought one step further was the original Tailor of this RS 3, who opted for Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue paint. We think it looks incredible here, but we’d be lying if we said that was the most exciting bit of this find. That comes in the form of a LOT of modifications from well known vendors that add up to a claimed 960 horsepower at the wheels, with the right ECU map selected and octane used.
What: 2022 Audi A6 allroad Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WAU92BF28NN053445 Mileage: 42,177 miles Price: $53,989 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Smart Motors Toyota, Madison, WI Listing: Link
If you’re an Audi enthusiast, there’s a lot to love about the A6 allroad we’ve found within the inventory of a Wisconsin Toyota dealership. For those who don’t know, we’ll run down the can’t miss calls to Audi history.
First up is the Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue paint. First appearing in the Audi RS2 era as RS Blue, Nogaro has become synonymous with performance Audi models and specifically performance wagons. In the C8 era as is this A6 allroad, Nogaro Blue was painted on the highly sought-after RS 6 Avant RS Tribute Edition and then blocked from purchase for any other RS 6s until last year… at least in the USA. The color remained open in other markets including Europe and Canada. Even still, the exclusivity adds to the desirability of a Nogaro Blue Audi wagon like this allroad.
Now we’ll go deeper into tailored Audi lore. Back in 2002 during the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, Audi produced a limited run of ten A6 allroads (then simply known as “allroad”) for the use of the German Ski Federation whom Audi AG sponsored. Once the olympics ended, the athletes went home and the allroads were circulated out into American Audi dealerships where they remain highly desirable to enthusiasts in the know.
Those so-called “Olympic allroads” weren’t Nogaro Blue, but Sprint Blue had been introduced as the then replacement to Nogaro Blue. A bold blue of its own, the color was more metallic and slightly more green than Nogaro Blue, but they were very close… so close that this car definitely seems to hark the 2002 Olympic allroads.
There’s one other thing worth calling out there, and that is the Sarder Brown interior. This is a standard interior, but obscure in that it’s only available on the A6 allroad and not the RS 6 or other A6 models. It’s also a relatively low install rate on an already relatively rare car. We can’t say it would be our first choice on a bold color such as Nogaro Blue, but we don’t hate it.
Say you’re driving down the road in Audi’s hometown of Ingolstadt, Germany and you see a Nogaro Blue Audi RS 4 Avant. Do you pull a U-turn and go back, shooting plenty of photos of the car? If so, you might be a tailored car geek. We know we are.
Just a block away from the Audi Forum Ingolstadt back when this B8-era RS 4 was a new car, we ran across this particular Avant in the parking lot of a supplier. Parked just yards from a main thoroughfare, it sat rather unassumingly behind several other parked new Audi models of much less interesting specification.
Longtime Audi fans will immediately recognize the color – Nogaro Blue. The hue is a nearly primary blue with pearlescent effect introduced on the RS2 Avant in the 1990s and more widely utilized on cars like the B5 and B6 S4 sedans. It was retired at the beginning of the B7 era, then returned with the B8s.
Seeing a car like the RS 4 Avant in Nogaro Blue brings back a lot of memories. Apparently that wasn’t lost on whomever spec’ed the car as it also featured matching blue Alcantara seating segmentation and color-matched blue dash trim as well.
Unfortunately, you won’t see any shots of the interior in our photo gallery. This may well have been a privately owned car by a local Audi executive and as such I avoided going full paparazzi by taking shots of the interior. That said, I shot plenty of photos of the car’s exterior as it was parked in a public space. More images can be found in our associated photo gallery below.
What: 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupé Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WUAPWAF53JA904798 Mileage: 42,442 miles Price: $46,590 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Philadelphia, PA Listing: Carvana
It’s always fascinating when you find a tailored specimen on a mass platform like Carvana. Sort of like happening upon a Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt toy in a bin at Walmart, it makes for a delightful experience you’re not likely going to replicate anytime soon.
We’ve been watching CarMax for a while now, though have now added Carvana to our list as well after seeing the car’s former owner post about seeing his car on the mass market used car dealer’s site.
According to the claimed original owner, there are a few things to know about the car including some engine modifications and some mechanical needs it had when he owned it (apparently before he traded it). He says he’s open for further questions about the car but is unaffiliated and that Facebook post can be found HERE.
What: 2000 Volkswagen Bora Variant V6 4Motion Color: Jazz Blue (jazzblau; pearl effect UNI; LW5Z; Volkswagen) VIN: N/A Mileage: 91,000 km, 56,544 miles Price: € 17,490 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Ath, Belgium Listing: Autoscout24.de
Does a perfect spec qualify as tailored? We can debate the issue, but I tend to land on the side of yes, assuming the desirability of a car finely and perfectly specified from a robust factory order book represents a different sort of tailoring. It’s the sort of thing that goes with budget cars, from companies that don’t typically offer tailoring services. Nevertheless, cars like this are special and it’s with that in mind that we present to you this Y2K Volkswagen Bora.
First off, it’s Volkswagen Jazz Blue, effectively the same paint as Audi’s highly desirable Nogaro Blue, storied as it is in its association with high performance Audi wagons. And in the lexicon of VWs, this Bora is both high-performance and also a wagon.
In Europe, the Bora Variant (Jetta Sportwagon to Americans) was offered with the brand’s potent narrow-angle V6 a.k.a. VR6. A 6-speed manual was one transmission choice, while the same Haldex-based 4Motion all-wheel drive system found in cars like the Volkswagen R32 and Audi TT could also be specified. Though a Bora was pretty commonplace, a car built to this specification would have been exceedingly rare.
The perfect spec doesn’t end at drivetrain. This car also has rare factory HID headlights with their unique dual round design, and factory Recaro seats in always fashionable simple black leather.
For the most part, this car is well preserved and factory fresh. The wheels and suspension appear to be OEM, and the mileage is quite low at just over 56K miles. Yes, the odometer is metric, but should you import you can hack that by finding an equivalent Sport Edition instrument cluster out of the UK but showing miles. It’s a relatively easy swap if you can locate the parts.
There are a few modifications worth pointing out. The navigation radio system does not appear to be factory, nor does the pretty terrible fake carbon fiber dash trim. Likely this car would have had wood trim from the factory, though handsome aluminum trim from period Sport Edition Golfs and Boras is also an easy swap. And while Volkswagen didn’t offer navigation in the Mk4 era in the USA, finding a navigation unit in Europe shouldn’t be hard if you desire it.
At the end of the day, this is an excellent specimen. You could just buy it and enjoy it as is, convert it fully back to factory and preserve, or go the VW enthusiast OEM plus route and swap in various partsibin bits (looking at you MkIV R32) in order to take it to a whole other level. Whatever your choice, we suspect you won’t be disappointed.
What: 2002 Audi S4 Avant Color: Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: N/A Mileage: 123,500 Price: $23,999 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: New Milford, CT Listing: Facebook
Okay, technically Nogaro Blue was a standard color offering on the B5 Audi S4. Even still, it’s rare enough and sought after enough by enthusiasts that it bears mentioning. Now throw in excellent specifications like Avant body (wagon in Audi speak) and manual transmission and we most definitely have a winner.
And while black leather with matching blue Alcantara may be the ultimate spec, we’re not going to hate on the light grey found in this car. Yes, it does show wear, but it’s a bold move that looks very period and incredible.
This one’s not exactly delivery miles, but the odometer is low for the age of the car. It’s well kept, and we’d argue it’s fairly priced. Check it out on Facebook Marketplace.
What: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WUA1DBF25SN907459 Mileage: delivery miles Price: $171,700 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Audi of East Hartford, Hartford, CT Listing: Dealer Website / Facebook
There is definitely something about an Audi RS 6 Avant painted Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue. The color is iconic, and Audi’s having blocked it for years in order to protect the 25 RS Tribute Edition cars only amped demand for it. Nowadays, it can be ordered from Audi exclusive without any hinderance beyond the usual premium for the service.
Beyond that, whomever ordered this car definitely chose wisely on the spec. Things like RS Sport Suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control, Bang & Olufsen 3D sounds, Night Vision Assistant, Ceramic Brakes with Grey calipers, Driver Assistance, Matte Carbon Package and Executive Package all make it highly optioned. Now, throw in the RS design package plus in blue that includes blue stitching throughout, blue seatbelts and blue flecked carbon and you have something really special.
Better yet, it’s new and ready for delivery.
Hat tip to Peter Stanek at the dealership who shared the car on Facebook with more of his own photos that are higher-resolution than that of the dealership website. Peter works at Audi of East Hartford, so we’d suggest you do him a solid and inquire with him directly. His information can be found via the Facebook link also listed above, or ask for him when you call the store.
What: 2018 Audi TT RS Coupé Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: Undisclosed Mileage: 28,500 Price: $75,000 CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Pottsville, PA Listing: Facebook
If you’re looking for a car that’s never been modified, this car probably isn’t for you. That said, the folks who are into Audi’s turbocharged 5-cylinder models like the TT RS are probably aware and attracted to a built car. While photos are limited, we can clearly see tuning going on under the hood and negative camber on the wheels. The listing doesn’t give details, but it states 0 miles on a freshly rebuilt engine.
This car is one of Audi’s most desirable models (TT RS) in one of Audi’s most desirable colors (Nogaro Blue). If the owner’s info is correct, it’s also one of just two Nogaro Blue TT RS delivered either to America or at least to America in 2018.
What: 2023 Audi R8 V10 performance Spyder quattro Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: WUA4BCFX9P7900806 Mileage: 1,317 miles Price: $229,995 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: See Gallery Location: Audi Westchester, Westchester, PA Listing: Facebook
We’ll say it over and over until we can’t any longer. We’re ALWAYS (and I mean ALWAYS) fans of dealer salespeople who bring Audi exclusive listings to the enthusiast fore and often ahead of their dealerships. Before we get into this car, it’s worth thanking Martin Tuma at Audi Westchester for posting it to Facebook (our main link above). It’s also available on the dealer website with more photos and information HERE.
What we have is a Nogaro Blue R8 Spyder. Conventional thought would suggest that one of Audi’s most popular colors such as Nogaro Blue would be a regular spec for Audi exclusive R8 buyers – the R8 being Audi’s own supercar. Interestingly though, it’s not, making a Nogaro Blue R8 a decidedly rare thing.
It’s also got the optional (and equally rare) Recaro shell seats, making it an exceptional specification. It’s new, quite low mileage and quite well maintained, which all combines to make it something worth considering.
What: 2021 Audi S4 Sedan Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue(nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi) VIN: unknown Mileage: 49,000 miles Price: $40,000 to $41,500 (see below) CarFax: N/A Window Sticker: N/A Location: Clayton, NC Listing: Facebook
Audi’s S4 has great history with Nogaro Blue. Audi’s bold answer to classic French Blue was a launch color on the first B5 S4, again on the B6 S4 and was offered as special edition in the B8 S4 era. Readers of this site probably also know it was a color born with the iconic Porsche-developed Audi RS2 Avant. As a result, Audi aficionados tend to seek out Nogaro Blue cars. This makes a Nogaro Blue S4 a very sweet thing indeed.
The car in question just popped up listed by the owner on Audi Club North America’s Classifieds group. It’s had a few modifications, though these appear to be minor and limited to cosmetic changes including custom blue Alcantara on the door panels and on the shift knob in order to mimic earlier versions of the car.
This S4 is also shown on RS 5 wheels, which is the reason for the price spread above. Sold on stock wheels, it can be had for $40,000 according to the ad, or $41,500 if you want the RS 5 wheels along with it.
These aren’t the only modifications, so if you prefer an unmodified car you’ll want to look closely and check in with the owner about also procuring the original parts where they are still available.
