Market Finds
Market Find: 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Spektrum in Copper Orange Metallic
Though VW doesn't have a tailor of their own, most regular readers of this website should by now know of the Golf Spektrum run of cars. Back in 2019, VW built a large collection of Golf R models painted in micro batches of unobtainium colors. These cars command a premium and are highly sought after when they come up online.
Market Find: 1997 Range Rover Vitesse in AA Yellow
In 1997, Land Rover made a limited run Range Rover 4.6 HSE Vitesse editions. 250 were built, in either red or yellow. The high-impact yellow, as you can see here, is known as AA Yellow. It was paired with Ash Black leather.
Market Find: 1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 in Azzurro Blue Metallic
There's no doubt that the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is a quirky thing in the lexicon of Maranello. The only Ferrari from the factory to have ever been designed by Bertone, it's also a rare 2+2 mid-engine configuration that was sold and badged as a Dino in Europe as this one was.
Market Find: Porsche 911T Build in Gulf Blue
Okay, it's a build. However, it's a build done in an exceedingly factory-like appearance. This car began life as a 911T, though as it sits it's a lot more widebody RSR style. And whereas modern cars painted Gulf Blue throw a nod at the rich tradition of Gulf Racing liveries on old Porsches, an old racing Porsche in Gulf Blue is a whole other level of tribute.
Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Q5 in Dragon Orange
While Audi's Dragon Orange Metallic is, or rather was, a standard color on the Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 crossovers, it wasn't offered on the Q5. So, you might see another Audi in this color, but that doesn't make this Q5 any less unique.
Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Gulf Blue Boxster Spyder
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It seems that especially when it comes to the Porsche side of Tailored Driver, some are more adamant about getting 'the spec' as opposed to something they can realistically use. Take this Porsche Boxster Spyder in Paint to Sample Gulf Blue, paired with carbon buckets, carbon ceramic brakes, and a 6 speed manual.
Market Find: Ipanema Blue Metallic Porsche 911 GT3 RS
A very rare color according to Porsche Club of America's Rennbow color wiki, Ipanema Blue Metallic was offered in 2011, making it 997 era. Today, it's also Paint to Sample on this very sharp-looking and barely driven 2024 992 GT3 RS.
Market Find: Rare Shade, Low Mile, Manual 2005 Acura NSX
Acura didn't have tailoring at the time this NSX was built, but we're going to give it a pass anyway for representing an excellent and rare specification that is also low mileage and impeccably maintained from all appearances.
Market Find: New Inventory Nogaro Blue Audi RS 6 performance
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.
Market Find: Great Spec Meyers Manx Dune Buggy on Cars and Bids
Kit cars as tailored drivers? We think the Meyers Manx qualifies. The team at Meyers Manx is bringing back the brand with some amazing products and plenty of special options to make tailored builds. On the other end of the spectrum, there are still individuals and dealers creating new builds of their own.