Market Finds
Monterey Market Find: Broad Arrow with Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Prototype “Stealth”
Another Monterey Car Week auction superstar we've found is part of Broad Arrow's sale at the Monterey Jet Center. The car is the final Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster ever produced, retained by McLaren Special Operations (MSO) for testing and development.
Monterey Market Find: RM with 2008 Ferrari 599 in Blu Mariner
With Monterey Car Week now just a few weeks away, we’re being inundated with a barrage of incredibly tailored automobiles coming up for auction with all of the prestigious auction houses that include Monterey Car Week on their annual calendars. In this case, the auction house is RM Sotheby’s and the car in question is a stunning Ferrari 599 in rare Blu Mariner over Beige leather upholstery.
Market Find: New Mandel Beige over Blue Audi exclusive RS 6 performance at Cavender
Sometimes you just wonder the story behind a unique spec. This Audi RS 6 performance certainly qualifies, with obscure exterior color and unexpected custom interior color sitting new at Audi Dominion in Texas.
Market Find: Audi exclusive Red Interior on RS 6 performance in NJ
While special paint is a relatively popular choice for those seeking something extra from Audi, it's a little more rare that you see Audi clients dip into Audi exclusive's interior tailoring business. So, when they do, we'd argue that's a little more special. It's even better when it sees a great color pairing on a sought-after car like the RS 6 Avant.
Market Find: BMW X4M Competition in Sao Paulo Yellow
f you’re going to choose a neon shade like Sao Paulo Yellow from BMW Individual, we believe the best application is on the most extreme. Yes, an M Competition spec should qualify, albeit the look is a bit more conservative on an SUV like the X4M versus ay an M4… but it’s still pretty great, and definitely original.
Market Find: 2004 Audi TT Roadster in “Legally Blonde 2” Candy Blue
Back in 2003, the Audi TT made an onscreen appearance in the movie Legally Blonde 2 where Reese Witherspoon's character Elle Woods drove the car from Boston to Washington, DC in order to take a job on Capitol Hill. Specially for the appearance, Audi created a color called "Candy Blue".
Market Find: PTS British Racing Green Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years
When it came to the Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years, a limited edition series celebrating the 911 Turbo, only 750 units were produced worldwide.
Market Find: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS Q8
Combine one of Audi's exclusive's hottest and most storied colors such as Nogaro Blue and add it to the brand's hottest SUV and we think you have a winner.
Euro Market Find: Porsche 968 in Oak Green Metallic
Transaxle Porsches like the 968 are an interesting niche of the Porsche collector market. They simply don't pull the prices that air-cooled cars do, yet they are excellent cars nonetheless.
Market Find: Audi exclusive RS 6 in Green… Just Green.
The Audi exclusive color known simply as "Green" is often attributed to Porsche. Whether or not it's an exact match for Porsche we don't know for sure, but it looks the business on an Audi RS car no question.