Market Finds
Market Find: BMW Atlantis Blue Metallic M3 Coupe
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Initially built by the obsessive minds at IND Distribution, this BMW Individual Atlantis Blue Metallic M3 has just about everything you can do to an E9X M3. The subject of more than a few blog posts (like this one), both the history and modifications to this Tailored Driver are well documented.
EU Market Find: Nogaro Edition Audi ur quattro in Switzerland
Despite evidence you may see here suggesting otherwise, Nogaro Blue as a paint color didn’t show up at Audi until the RS2 era. If you’re doing the math, that’s about a decade before this 1983 Audi quattro left the factory. Yet here it sits.
So how’d it happen? Auto Bordin, the Swiss dealer listing this car tells the story fairly comprehensively, and so we’re going to post the English translation below.
Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Fish Silvergrey Metallic 911 Carrera 4 GTS
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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.
EU Market Find: Rare Blue Chiaro Ferrari Mondial with Red Carpets
If there’s a bargain Ferrari nowadays then maybe that’s the Mondial. It may not feature the unique Bertone design or the romance of the Dino GT4, but it’s got a similar 2+2 configuration that will allow you to drive around with some of your shorter friends.
Market Find: “1 of 1” Citrus Yellow Audi RS 5 in Jacksonville
The dealer listing for this car suggests the car is one of one. While we've not been able to confirm that claim, we do know that Citrus Yellow is not as common in Audi exclusive parlance as say a Vegas Yellow or an Imola Yellow.
Market Find: BMW Individual Atlantis Blue Metallic M3 Competition
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BMW's Atlantis Blue Metallic is not exactly what we'd consider understated, but what it lacks in modesty it more than makes up for in dynamism. Appearing blue in low light, and bursting to nearly teal in direct sunlight, Atlantis looks right at home on the M3 Competition- especially when paired with the equally shouty Kyalami Orange seats.
Market Find: Paint to Sample Albert Blue Porsche 911 GT3 RS in 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.
Market Find: Audi SQ5 in Porsche Mahogany Metallic
It may be subtle, but this Audi SQ5 represents a double dose of rare decisions in the tailored ordering segment. First, going with a subtle color like Brown takes an extra commitment to the decision given the extra money to go with special paint may be lost on many who see the car. Second, going across brand borders into the palette of another manufacturer, in this case Porsche, suggests even more commitment given that likely makes the special paint that much more of a financial commitment.
EU Market Find: Audi exclusive Santorin Blue RS 4 Avant
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It's not hyperbole when we say the staff of Tailored Driver has been waiting 25 long years for the B5 generation RS 4 Avant to be importable, and while we'd need to hold off for another year for this MY2001 example, it just may be worth the wait. Now admittedly Santorin Blue is not at the top of our list, the simple fact that this was painted at the factory by a still incredibly under-the-radar Audi exclusive team should not go un-noticed.
EU Market Find: Red on Red Porsche 959 Inventoried at Swiss Lamborghini Dealership
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.