Market Finds
Market Find: BMW Individual Laguna Seca Blue M3 competition
Will·
Arguably underappreciated in it's day, BMW's Laguna Seca Blue is a vivid pastel blue that has gained traction in the past decade to the point where it's not just a frequent Tailored Driver flyer via BMW Individual, it also comes with it's own surcharge when found on E46 M3s and later Z3 M coupes.
Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Auratium Green 718 Spyder RS
Will·
This Tailored Driver marks the second instance of Auratium Green to grace our pages, and frankly that's a shame. This pale pastel green has all the makings of a future classic, yet it's still as relevant on this 718 Spyder RS as it was on the 356 where it debuted.
EU Market Find: Volkswagen Mk1 Cabriolet Toscana in Rare Copper Metallic
For the most part, Volkswagen doesn't have an in-house tailor, but this German economy brand is rife with special editions, ranging from sticker pack mediocre to truly special. We'd weight the Golf Cabriolet Toscana special edition more on the truly special side of that spectrum.
Market Find: Audi exclusive SQ8 e-tron in NATO Olive?
Will·
Now this is exciting! Audi's Q8 e-tron is pretty rare, moving just under 6,000 units in 2024 when counting both standard and S variants. When was the last time you saw an SQ8 e-tron in the wild? Exactly. Beyond that, this particular SQ8 e-tron is finished in what we assume to be NATO Olive Green. Why assumed? Well, we've reached out to a number of Dealer and Corporate contacts, and can't seem to get much in the way of a confirmation.
Market Find: BMW Individual Nardo Grey M5 Competition
Will·
The BMW M5 is an absolute bruiser, and this particular example finished in BMW Individual Nardo Grey certainly pulls no punches. More than 600 horsepower are available for whatever your heart desires, and the Executive Package’s ventilated seats ensure fatigue will be kept to a minimum as you commute to work, or attempt a new Cannonball record.
Market Find: Audi exclusive S5 Sportback in Nogaro Blue
With the B9 Audi range having ended production to make way for the B10-generation of A5, enthusiasts seeking a fine example of the outgoing model are left having to fend for what's on the market. So, when we find a compelling car like the S5 Sportback and it's painted an even more compelling color like Nogaro Blue, you have our attention.
Market Find: Brumos Delivered One-of-One Purple 993 Turbo S Goes Sealed Bid with RM Sotheby’s
As measured by its Viola Metallic paint, this Porsche 911 Turbo S delivered new to Brumos Porsche is one of just three U.S. market cars to get this color. Now pair it with its unique interior specification and it is believed to be one-of-one.
EU Market Find: Rare Green-on-Green 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa
While the Porsche 911 964 generation was definitely sold in the United States, the last of the primarily hand built and upright headlight air-cooled 911s has become a rare and valuable commodity thanks to the likes of Singer and RWB conversions. Given that, seeking out cars in Europe can not only net more selection, it can also pay a bonus with rare specifications most American buyers weren't likely to order. We think this green-on-green 1991 911 Carrera 2 Targa qualifies.
Market Find: New Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue SQ7 in Texas
Finding a sought-after Audi exclusive build in new car inventory is a bit of a Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt for big kids. Such is the case for this new car inventory Audi SQ7 fully loaded and in an excellent spec with Prestige equipment level, Night Vision Assistant and Trailer Hitch packages. Even better, it's got Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue paint that is iconic in the eyes of Audi aficionados having been originally popularized on the Audi RS2 Avant. Given the tall wagon-like nature of the SQ7, we think it's a good fit.
Former AMG North America Founder’s Personal ’84 500 SEL AMG in Sealed Bid from RM Sotheby’s
Vintage Mercedes-Benz AMG's built long before Mercedes' own buyout of the firm tend to command a premium by collectors in the know. That statement is true for any pre-buyout AMG, but even amongst those, this Lapis Blue 500 SEL known as "Blueberry" is special.