What: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Color: Coppa Florio Blue (coppaflorioblau; non-metallic UNI; 360; Porsche) VIN: WP0AF2A92RS273308 Mileage: 22 miles Price Estimate: $568,950 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: See Gallery Location: Marshall Goldman, Beverly Hills, CA Listing:Link
Here’s a deep cut and tasteful spec 911 GT3 RS with plenty of Sonderwunsch touches and virtually no miles in case you wanted to skip the game of getting an allotment and waiting on your own build. If we were going to skip such a line and able to pay the premium, this car certainly qualifies as short list material.
Coppa Florio is also known as Polar Blue. Though close to Gulf Blue, it’s not the same thing. The hue is slightly different, but more importantly this color is exceedingly rare versus Gulf Blue that remains one of the most popular PTS blues because of its Gulf Racing heritage tie.
Coppa Florio was a 911/912 color from the late 1970s. The wheels of this Weissach Package build are color-matched in the same Coppa Florio hue. More uniquely, and incredibly well matched, the standard Weissach Package carbon has been tinted blue in most excellent effect – a line item that is highly uncommon and cost $28,140 alone. Add to that carbon ceramic brakes, LED Matrix headlights, Exclusive Design taillights, front axle lift, deviated stitching blue, additional leather Race-Tex… the list goes on and on.
A very interesting car at a very iconic dealership, this Paint to Sample Dolphin Grey Porsche 911 Sport Classic at Isringhausen was originally ordered as part of the White Collection. It was later sold by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week in 2024.
Number 923 of 1,250 992-generation Sport Classics built, the car features no less than $152, 785 in Sonderwunsch tailoring alone. Some of that most excellent spec includes Heritage Design interior with Extended Sanguine Red Leather, color-matched Dolphin Grey liberally applied to the wheels and other exterior components, and of course a manual transmission.
What: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Color: Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue(meerblau; non-metallic; A5G; Porsche) VIN: WP0AC2A87PS275486 Mileage: 3,420 miles Price: $189,995 CarFax: Link Window Sticker:Link Location: Glen Cove, NY Listing:Ryan Friedman Motor Cars
It doesn’t happen often- I can count the number times on one hand- but there are moments in the Tailored Driver journey where I wonder to myself, “Did I black out and somehow don’t remember ordering this?” Of course it’s not the case for reasons related to both consumption and available funds, but damn if this isn’t one of those moments. Paint to Sample Deep Sea Blue over Ascot Brown buckets and a 6 speed manual, paired with gold wheels and the only modification being a shift knob made from Beech Wood. Ten out of ten, zero edits, walk-off home run- however you choose to phrase it, I present to you, Tailored Driver faithful, absolute perfection. If you have the means and are the fortunate one to pick this 718 Cayman GT4 up, please call me if you ever get bored with it.
What: 2023 Porsche Macan GTS Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Maritime Blue(maritimblau; non-metallic UNI; 5MB; Porsche) VIN: WP1AF2A59PLB57316 Mileage: 18,419 miles Price: $87,489 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Lehi, UT Listing:Porsche Lehi
While it’s not the first Maritime Macan GTS we’ve featured, there’s just something about pairing this classic Porsche blue with the brand’s volume leader. This particular example is newer, has fewer miles, and has more desirable options- which is to say it’s also more expensive. At $87k it may not fit into the ‘budget’ category, but for practical performance that can be used year round in all climates we aren’t sure you can do much better.
What: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Color: Paint to Sample Fjord Green (fjordgrün; non-metallic UNI; 5705; 6005; Porsche) VIN: WP0AC2A9XNS270353 Mileage: 3,500 miles Price at Time of this Writing: 281,500 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: Link Location: Newport Beach, CA Listing:Link
Say you don’t want to play the game – buy the watches, the sacrificial Taycan or wrestle for a PTS allotment that’ll take for what feels like forever. If that describes you, then finding a tasteful specification existing car to sink your teeth into is the best possible solution. That in mind, may we present this paint-to-sample Fjord Green 911 GT3 Touring with manual transmission and an interior of Exclusive Manufaktur leather in light grey.
Beyond that, there’s a healthy selection of options. Carbon ceramic brakes? Check. LED-Matrix headlights? Check. Sport Chrono? Obviously. The list goes on, and if that sounds like something for you then we’d suggest heading over to BaT to take a closer look. At this time of writing, the car has four days left for bidding.
What: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Maritime Blue(maritimblau; non-metallic UNI; 5MB; Porsche) VIN: WP0AB2A98BS721097 Mileage: 33,391 miles Price: $169,995 CarFax: Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Ryan Friedman Motorcars, Glen Cove, NY Listing:Link
From our perspective, Paint to Sample examples of cars like this 997.2-era Porsche 911 are some of the hardest to find. Paint to Sample services being chosen for a car wasn’t nearly as common in this era, making them so much rarer and hard to find than modern Porsche models.
This particular car is a phenomenal spec. Painted the 964-era Carrera Cup-originating Maritime Blue is already a great choice, though quite obscure on a Carrera 4S. Inside, the spec continues with additional leather, red stitching and more.
We’re always fans of the selection at Ryan Friedman Motorcars in Glen Cove, NY and car such as this one are exemplary of why we’re so quick to express our fandom.
It’s a funny thing about bold factory specifications. They can go full Buffalo Girl and go ’round the outside, coming back into solid ironic cool status. On the surface, we don’t know many Porschephiles who place the 968 Cabriolet on their short list of cars to own. Same goes for Viola Metallic – a medium metallic purple in a world where purple can be polarizing. Red interiors can also be hit-or-miss, but then you throw in tartan like the 968-era correct Studio Check and things are getting really interesting really fast.
The 968 you see here is in Belgium, so it’d be in need of importation if you’re one of our predominantly North American audience. This is the sort of car you’d see Germans diving deep into the product catalogue then surfacing months later doing a factory delivery with their true unique creation.
For the factory-spec perfectionists, we think we see an aftermarket shift knob in these photos, which is a shame because finding a matching factory replacement may prove to be a challenge… though if there’s any brand we’d feel more confident about being able to source it who’d be better than Porsche we can’t think of them.
Also, the wheels appear to be 993 Targa specification. Likely this car came with cup 1 wheels from the factory – either 16-inch as would have been standard on a 968, or perhaps upgraded to 17-inch like the 968 Clubsport.
Okay, for sure this car is polarizing. Even still, it’s so unique that we think it’s the sort of car that gets snapped up in a heartbeat by someone seeking something where they definitely won’t stumble over a twin at cars and coffee, or perhaps the collector who has everything.
So, what say you? Totally cool or totally terrible?
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.
What: 2006 Porsche Boxster S Color: Paint to Sample Rolex Green (rolexgrün; non-metallic UNI; Z20; Porsche) VIN: WP0CB29836U732099 Mileage: 89,389 Price: $19,431 CarFax:Link Window Sticker: N/A Location: Mazda of Escondido, Escondido, CA Dealer listing:Link
While some cars are debatably tailored, others are clearly so and likely one-of-one depending on the measure. We’re guessing this 2006 Boxster S showing up at a California Mazda dealer may be the latter. The color (bonus points to Mazda Escondido for being aware of this and including it int he listing) is Paint to Sample Rolex Green.
According to Porsche Club North America’s Rennbow color wiki‘s rating system, it may not be that rare a color, though it’s the first time we’ve logged one on this site. That there’s only one sample photo in PCA’s system and it’s likely this specific car seems to underline the fact that it’s unique.
However, the details don’t end there. Here again, credit to Mazda Escondido for listing the specifics. They are:
“6-Speed Manual! PTS Rolex Green! Really High Spec Boxster S! Ceramic brakes, Full Leather, Cocoa Top, Bose Audio and so much more! A Well Loved Car and it shows!! Clutch replaced less than 10k miles ago, New tires last year and no expense spared by the previous owner!
A long list of options includes 19″ Carrera Classic Wheels, 2 Stage Heated Front Seats, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ABS, 5mm Wheel Spacers, Adaptive Sport Seats w/Leather Interior, Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash CD & 7 Speakers, Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), Cocoa Floor Mats, Convertible roof lining, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Exterior Color Door Opener Trim, Exterior Color Gear Lever Trim, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front fog lights, Full Leather Seat Trim, Garage door transmitter: HomeLink, Glass rear window, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Integrated roll-over protection, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, Makassar Package, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Park Assist System, Passenger cancellable airbag, Passenger vanity mirror, Power convertible roof, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear fog lights, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Roll Bar Painted in Exterior Color, Sound Package Plus, Speed control, Speed Yellow Instrument Dials, Speed-sensing steering, Spoiler, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, Wheel Caps w/Colored Porsche Crest.“
All-in-all, this car is such a rare thing. Unlike today where the Boxsters get GT engines, back in 2006 the Boxster was just Porsche’s entry level car. Going this deep into options, Paint to Sample and Exclusive Manufaktur extras was exceedingly rare. Now throw in a choice color combination with a thematic match to the corporate colors of one of the most desirable watch companies and this car makes such a very compelling case… even if 987.5 Boxsters aren’t your thing.
Worth noting, we do see some wear. The CarFax shows damage (at some point) to the front. This isn’t visible in the photos, suggesting the bumper may have been repaired. There also appears to be some damage on the driver’s side of the rear bumper where Mazda Escondido took a close-up photo. Inside, we’re seeing wear on the driver’s side outer bolster too.
Wear or not, this is an exceptionally appointed car, and such a tailored specimen under $20,000 is truly something special. If you’re seeking a unique tailored car on a budget, we can’t remember the last time we saw something better than this at this low a number. Go get it.
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 kicking things off with Maritime Blue, a color we’ve featured on the site before. In our Color Focus series, we took a closer look at its origins and where it stands today.
Here’s a quick recap: Maritime Blue (maritimblau, nonmetallic UNI, 5MB, Porsche) was either introduced or rose to prominence during the 964 era. According to Porsche Club’s Rennbow database, it was mainly available from 1991 to 1995, with a few exceptions, including a possible appearance in 1979 on the Carrera SC. Rennbow also notes it may have evolved from early Porsche Enamel Blue.
At its core, Maritime Blue is a near primary shade that echoes the early national racing colors of France, often called French Blue, made iconic in the prewar era by Bugatti.
We don’t have many details on this particular 964, but chances are you don’t need us to tell you just how rare this car really is. Built by Porsche Motorsport in 1993, the 964 RS 3.8 is one of just 55 units ever produced. Designed as a homologation special for the 964 RSR race car, it featured a widened Turbo body, a 3.8 liter air cooled flat six, and lightweight construction throughout. With most examples staying in Europe and many destined for the track, seeing one in Maritime Blue is an exceptionally rare occasion. Seeing one in the United States is even more rare.
Using the Bramo app, we get more insights on this 718 Spyder. The owner states, “Car was spec’d in collaboration with @PTSRS and our local dealership. The car originally resided in MA but has been enjoyed by myself and friends in CA for the last year and a half.” Pretty rad to spec it with PTSRS and bring it to an event organized by him.
Check out the video and gallery below for a walk around of both cars.
