Market Finds
Market Find: Curious Spec Red-over-Brown R8 Spyder on Bring a Trailer
Some cars hit every note perfectly. Others take a bolder swing. This 2011 Audi R8 Spyder does both. Finished in Brilliant Red over a two-tone Saddle Brown and Cognac interior, it’s a combination that will strike some as daring and others as mismatched. Either way, it stands out.
EU Market Find: BMW Individual Messing Metallic over two-tone Olive leather 523i
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It pleases me beyond belief to finally feature a Messing Metallic BMW as a Market Find here on Tailored Driver. And after such a personally painful wait, it's even more exciting that this Messing also features a two-tone BMW Individual interior with both Light Olive and Dark Olive leather, and a subtle yet tasteful Alpina chin spoiler.
Market Find: Audi exclusive Cassis Pearl Effect RS 6 avant
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Audi exclusive's Cassis Pearl Effect is not a color seen often, but its rarity is not a result of its impact. A vibrant dark burgundy with ample metallic flake, we feel it's more an issue of messaging and awareness than simply being a dud.
EU Market Find: BMW Individual Violet Silver Metallic M3 Coupe
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Allegedly a 1 of 1 and confirmed as such by BMW M per the seller, this Violet Silver Metallic M3 was paired with Light Blue partial leather and the timeless Style 24 wheels from factory. After being spec'd in a so tastefully '90s way, it was driven- a lot. More than 200,000 miles have been covered by this Tailored Driver in the past 21 years and we assume nearly all of them were enjoyable.
Market Find: 2023 Porsche Paint to Sample Gulf Orange 718 Cayman GT4 RS
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At this point, there are likely just as many Paint to Sample optioned 718 Cayman GT4 RS examples on the market as standard-painted versions. So what makes this Gulf Orange example 'special'? Well, for starters, it just may be an encouraging signal to those similarly afflicted that the bubble is starting to deflate.
Market Find: CPO PTS Porsche 718 Spyder RS at Porsche Jacksonville
The 718 Spyder you see here is a fascinating thing. On one hand, it's an always impressive GT4 RS. On the other, it features so many nods to Porsche heritage that we suspect viewers may find it polarizing. In as much, we're going to also drop it into our "Acquired Taste" category.
Canadian Market Find: 2018 Volkswagen Golf Spektrum in TNT Orange
The color is TNT Orange. To confirm this, we reached out to former Volkswagen of America Golf product manager Megan Closset.
Market Find: 2019 Piper Tribute Porsche 935 Set for Broad Arrow Zurich Auction
One-of-77 Porsche 935 in bespoke Piper Green heads to Zurich with delivery mileage and motorsport pedigree.
Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Yachting Blue Metallic Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S
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A clear frontrunner of our "Damn these really cost that much?" pick of the week, this Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S carries an MSRP that is nearly as shocking as its name is long. At $268k, this is barely broken in GT3 money for an electric wagon with cloth seats.
EU Market Find: Porsche 911 GT3 in Racing Green Metallic
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While opinions around our offices certainly vary when it comes to a re-spray, our feelings toward Porsche models wearing Racing Green Metallic- their take on Aston Martin's color bearing the same name- are completely aligned. Case in point is this 996.1 GT3, found at Best Motoring in France.