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  • @PTSRS Presents Colors of Air|Water

    @PTSRS Presents Colors of Air|Water

    As the space for tailored vehicles continues to grow, we’re always happy to see celebrations of and gatherings for special factory built cars. Of course the Porsche community is a leader in this, and we have news today of some majorly influential parties in that space creating a tailored party of their own.

    Who are those players?

    Will Lee (a.k.a. @PTSRS on Instagram) has been cataloguing Paint to Sample and Sonderwunsch specification cars for years, and collaborated in the past on events like 000 Magazine’s Rare Shades event during Monterey Car Week, or holds his own cars and coffee gatherings in New York’s trendy meatpacking district. Even for those who haven’t attended one of these gatherings though, @PTSRS’ wake of meticulous coverage of special Porsche cars is hard to miss.

    Then there’s Air | Water. Initially a second day to the long-running Luftgekühlt car show series, Air|Water was set up as a way to inject some wasser into that magical yet luft-only formula. Luft’s events, managed by Jeff Zwart and Patrick Long, have set the bar for events of this nature, highly curated and often in amazing backdrops. With Air | Water, now owners of newer Porsche models can also get in on the fun.

    These two are now coming together in order to celebrate the specials with Colors of Air|Water, a show within a show. Here’s what Will shared on Facebook (embedded above).

    “I am very thrilled to announce that I will be partnering with Jeff @zwart to curate “Colors of Air|Water”, a brand new exhibit at @air__water taking place on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 in Orange County, California. This is truly a dream come true.

    “Colors of Air|Water will celebrate a wide spectrum of legendary Porsche colors that have graced both classic air-cooled and modern water-cooled generations of Porsches. Colors that have graced *both*, not either old or new, is the key here.

    “Through carefully curated pairings of the same colors on air- and water-cooled Porsches, Colors of Air|Water is a literal interpretation of the namesake goal of Air|Water to celebrate both old and new eras of Porsche.

    “For example, visitors will be able to see and experience the historic Porsche color Tangerine (also called Blood Orange) on both an air-cooled Porsche from the ‘60s and a modern water-cooled Porsche from nearly 60 years later—the latter made possible by the Paint to Sample (PTS) Plus program.

    “With such pairings, visitors will see first-hand how the “same” color can appear either similar or remarkably different between classic and modern applications due to differences in shape and substance over time.

    “And we are not done yet. Colors of Air|Water will feature a second curation elsewhere. This second exhibit celebrates my favorite modern Porsche GT cars in Paint to Sample colors. Think the number 4.0 and letters R, S, and T—in the true, original spirit of @ptsrs.

    “In collaboration with @bramoapp, we also want to tell the stories behind each and every car at Colors of Air|Water. There is more than meets the eye with every car. Stay tuned for this soon.

    “Air|Water will take place at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa, California on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 9am to 3pm. Colors of Air|Water will be curated at the Plaza Pacifica Lobby by the Pacific Amphitheater within the Fair Grounds. Tickets for @air__water are now live at www.air-water.com.

    “Grateful to @plmotorsport, @zwart, and the @air__water team for this dream opportunity. I hope to see many of you there.

    “Art by @justicesketch for @air__water

    #PTSRS x #AirWater for #ColorsofAirWater

    Buy tickets to attend Air|Water HERE.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Racing Green Metallic 718 Cayman GT4 RS

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Racing Green Metallic 718 Cayman GT4 RS

    What: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
    Color: Paint to Sample Racing Green Metallic (racinggrünmetallic; metallic UNI; Y68; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AE2A82PS280816
    Mileage: 632 miles
    Price: $239,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Warrington, PA
    Dealer Listing: Porsche Warrington

    To those Tailored Driver fans who see this 718 Cayman GT4 RS and immediately think “Aston”- you’re not wrong. Porsche’s Racing Green Metallic is “Ice Ice Baby” to Aston’s “Under Pressure”, which is to say it’s nearly the same, and for good reason. It’s clear to us that Racing Green is a hue with no edits required, and in this case transforming the stiff, no-nonsense weapon that is a GT4 RS into a weekend cruiser that may warrant brown leather driving gloves. Best described as incredibly tasteful, this Tailored Driver will continue to command the right kind of attention regardless of where colors trend in the future. Is that kind of staying power worth the $239,991 price of admission? We think it just may be.

  • Market Find: Pastel Yellow on Green 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

    Market Find: Pastel Yellow on Green 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

    What: 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
    Color:  Pastel Yellow (non-metallic UNI; Q1; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0AA2991WS321041
    Mileage: 29,206 miles
    Price: $275,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Holt Motorsports, West Chester, PA
    Dealer Listing: PCarMarket

    Green on yellow was a thing for a hot minute amongst some cars in the 1970s. Outside of that moment in history, it is a unique and acquired taste sort of decision. No doubt polarizing, we have equally no doubt that such a combination on a rare and low mileage 993-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4S would be treasured by the right buyer.

    If you’re that right buyer, you’re definitely going to want to take a closer look at this.

    Other options include:

    • X54 – Stainless steel tailpipes, oval
    • 030 – Sports suspension
    • 139 – Seat heating, left
    • 159 – Engine sound package
    • 340 – Seat heating, right
    • 437 – 8-way electrical seat, left
    • 438 – 8-way electrical seat, right
    • 446 – Wheel caps (Arctic Silver, MY1998) with colored Porsche crest
    • 454 – Automatic speed control
    • 490 – Sound system
    • 513 – Lumbar support, right seat
    • 586 – Lumbar support, left seat
    • 650 – Sun-moon-roof
    • 688 – CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-210 USA
    • 939 – Pleated leather rear seats
    • 981 – Leather dashboard and door panels
    • 982 – Pleated leather front seats
  • 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: PTS Polar Silver on Green Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Returns

    Market Find: PTS Polar Silver on Green Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Returns

    What: 2023 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
    Color: Paint to Sample Polar Silver Metallic (polarsilber; metallic UNI; A8 / 92E; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0BB2A94PS233597
    Mileage: 2,819 miles
    Price: $247,979
    AutoCheck: Link
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Gas Motor Cars, Marietta, GA
    Listing: Gas Motor Cars

    If you’re seeking a Sonderwunsch special that makes simple paint to sample builds look passé, the 911 Targa 4 GTS you see her definitely qualifies. On the outside, it’s a subtle play dipping into Paint to Sample services for a decidedly hard-to-spot derivative of silver.

    It’s not that Polar Silver Metallic isn’t a great choice. It is, but most passers by of this car will likely pass it by. Should they peek inside though, there’s no missing the Agave Green leather. Dig in further and the blue accents on stitching, green and blue on the gauges, and even the Porsche crest logos on the wheels show a much deeper affinity for continuing a bold theme.

    We love it. We love it so much that we’ve featured this car when it was on the market before. For the record, this highly distinctive and unique 992 Targa 4 GTS has been featured on this site before. Last July, the car was at Ferrari San Diego, and has returned now in Marietta, Georgia.

    Kudos to Gas Motor Cars who have put up a much deeper mix of photos, and shots we’d argue do a better job showing the true green of the Agave leather, as well as the many other points of Sonderwunsch details.

  • Is this Violet / Rubystar S/T the Definition of Aquired Taste?

    Is this Violet / Rubystar S/T the Definition of Aquired Taste?

    Porsche Centre North Toronto made waves this week when they shard photos of a recent 911 S/T arrival in their showroom. Specced by Marty @OneMan1138, this S/T is laden with Sonderwunsch special wishes touches in a way that’s highly attention-grabbing and likely also polarizing.

    The basic specs provided by Porsche Centre North Toronto are these. The car includes 44 bespoke options, including most obviously the color scheme in Ultra Violet, Ruby Star Classic and Racing Yellow. As you can see from inside shots, the interior follows along on the colors and the theme.

    First up, Porsche Ultra Violet (ultraviolett; non-metallic UNI; M4A / G7; Porsche) is a 911 GT3 RS color from the 991 era. Ruby Star Classic a.k.a. Rubystone Red (sternrubin; non-metallic UNI; 82N; Porsche) is effectively a hot pink that was a 964-era Carrera Cup color that has remained a cult classic since its inception. The two together are an interesting pair in their own right, though throw in Racing Yellow (renngelb; non-metallic UNI; 1S1 / P3; Porsche) and the net effect goes so much further.

    The car, known as “ONEMAN”, isn’t for sale. We’re classifying it in our Market Find – Acquired Taste section in addition to color check because it is such an opinion-generating build. Congratulations to Marty on the new S/T. We hope it’s everything you expected, and it is truly unforgettable.

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Fish Silvergrey Metallic 911 Carrera 4 GTS

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Fish Silvergrey Metallic 911 Carrera 4 GTS

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS
    Color: Paint to Sample Fish Slivergrey Metallic (fischsilbergraumetallic; metallic uni; 7FF; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AB2A94RS279347
    Mileage: 1,921
    Price: $209,890
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Austin, TX
    Listing: Porsche Austin

    Not exactly one that rolls off the tongue, but as Juliet once told Romeo- what’s in a name? In this case, measuring a generous 24 characters spread over 7 syllables, quite a lot actually. Fish Silvergrey Metallic was added to Porsche’s Paint to Sample program in 2023, and meshes the aforementioned silvergrey with a tasteful hint of green. Nearly chromaflair-lite in execution and cost, Fish Silvergrey Metallic as seen here is quietly making a serious case for itself in the world of Tailored Driver.

  • Market Find: Paint to Sample Albert Blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS in San Luis Obispo

    Market Find: Paint to Sample Albert Blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS in San Luis Obispo

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Albert Blue (albertblau; 325 / 1818 / 387; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AF2A99RS272818
    Mileage: 1,420 Miles
    Price: $441,888
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
    Listing: Porsche San Luis Obispo

    Paint to Sample Albert Blue is an interesting color choice for a 911 GT3 RS – a color from Porsche’s rich heritage that’s somewhat subdued for such an in-your-face car as a GT3 RS. Pair it with red graphics though (not to mention carbon fiber laden Weissach Package) and the overall look becomes decidedly more bold.

    One hard-to-miss element of this build is the matching blue and red tartan fabric on the seats. We’ve not seen this pattern before offered by Porsche, and the listing makes no mention of Sonderwunsch touches, fabric, tartan or plaid. That said, there are plenty of companies out there specializing in making replacement seat centers for Porsche’s carbon buckets where their modularity in construction allow for additional special touches that can take on a factory installed appearance. This may be that – handsome, but perhaps not factory and something you may want to verify if that is important to you.

  • EU Market Find: Red on Red Porsche 959 Inventoried at Swiss Lamborghini Dealership

    EU Market Find: Red on Red Porsche 959 Inventoried at Swiss Lamborghini Dealership

    What: 1989 Porsche 959
    Color:  Unknown Red
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 61,700 km, 38,338
    Price: CHF 2’098’500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Porrentruy, Switzerland
    Link: Lamborghini Porrentruy

    Alright, this one’s a bit of a mystery. A semi-thorough Googling searching this car doesn’t reveal any details while the Lamborghini dealership that has it in inventory also offers no online description. Perhaps by the time you read this they will have provided us some details. If you’re reading this and no further details are offered though, that means we were unable to learn more about this highly unusual Porsche 959 as of this time.

    Here’s what we can glean from the photos. The car appears to be red and may be Guards Red based on other known 959s. If it’s Guards Red, that would definitely make it rare given Porsche’s most ubiquitous red wasn’t the standard red offering, which would have bene Ruby Red.

    There’s a whole lot more going on here though than red paint. Given there were so few 959s, color-matched wheels and red interior also would have been special wishes.

    The seats are also worth a mention, color-matched Recaro Pole Positions. Porsche wasn’t installing Pole Positions in their cars until the 964 era, though the earliest 964s were leaving the factory at about the same time and it all would have been interchangeable. Based on the leather fitment around the harness holes on the bolsters though, it’s probably more likely this car was redone and that interior reupholstered at some point.

    The car has no roll cage, so it appears to be based on a 959 Komfort.

    Given it’s a 959, we reached out to Bruce Canepa at Canepa Design. Bruce is literally the author of the Show and Display rule that he got passed when importing cars for Paul Allen and Bill Gates. Today, his firm in Scotts Valley is responsible for the incredible 959 SC commissioned reimagined cars. The world of Porsche 959s isn’t that big, so we figured Bruce would know the car.

    What we learned is that we’re nearly certain the car didn’t leave the factory this way, especially with the later 964-era Recaro seats. Bruce also confirmed that this car is not one of the 123 959s to date that have gone through his shop, so he’d never actually seen it in person even though several clients had approached him about the car. Whether or not the changes were done by Porsche themselves at Werk 1 Bruce wasn’t able to confirm, nor whether or not the changes were done in period.

    Thanks to Bruce Canepa for further insight into the car.

    Do you know more about this car? If so, please share it below in the comments or drop us a line.

  • Market Find: Porsche 718 Cayman RS in PTS Oak Green Metallic

    Market Find: Porsche 718 Cayman RS in PTS Oak Green Metallic

    What: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T
    Color: Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic (oakgrünmetallic; metallic uni; 265 / 22L / 60K; Porsche)
    VIN:  WP0AE2A8XRK274488
    Mileage: 5,941 Miles
    Price: $208,982
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Link
    Location: Woodland Hills, CA
    Listing: Porsche Woodland Hills

    The aggressive lines of a 718 Cayman GT4 RS Weissach Package take on an extra level of sophistication when you pair a more subtle Paint to Sample shade like Porsche Oak Green Metallic. That’s been paired here with fairly standard spec for a high-spec 718 Cayman GT4 RS, this includes Black Leather / Race Tex interior with grey seat centers and Arctic Grey Stiching.