Market Finds
Market Find: 2018 Porsche Paint to Sample Graphite Blue Metallic Macan GTS
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A modern Porsche, in Paint to Sample Graphite Blue Metallic, for $32k. Say what you will, but that's a compelling statement. Graphite Blue Metallic was one of the more interesting standard colors from the 991 generation of Porsche's 911, appearing nearly Nardo Grey at first glance, but with just enough cyan to have a clear differentiation.
Market Find: 2023 Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur Desert Sand G63 4×4 Squared
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It's hard to explain exactly why, but beige in some instances is incredibly good. Long a metaphor for boring, beige and it's variants are having an absolute moment, whether it's Audi's Siam Beige and Mocha Latte, or the Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur Sand Beige seen here.
EU Market Find: 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo in Mint Green
We're hitting a theme this week of cars that have experienced color changes, and this one may be the most interesting yet. Get past the fact that it seems like you rarely if ever see a 964-generation 911 Turbo in Mint Green (much less one with less than 200 miles on the odometer), because that's just the beginning of the story. You see, this car left the factory painted Paint to Sample Gulf Orange (gulforange; 019; non-metallic UNI; Porsche) with black interior.
Market Find: 2022 Audi RS Q8 with Audi exclusive Ocean Blue Leather
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Sure, we love a good exterior but as they say- it's what's on the inside that counts. Audi's Glacier White paint is augmented by the frankly stunning Audi exclusive Ocean Blue leather interior on this Tailored Driver, resulting in a fairly stealth OEM build if not for the copper Avant Garde wheels.
Market Find: 2024 Porsche Paint to Sample Oak Green Metallic 718 Spyder RS
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We don't play favorites at Tailored Driver, but if we did, Porsche Oak Green Metallic would be a strong contender. A deeper shade than Aston's Racing Green, Oak Green features a gold metallic flake that genuinely pops in direct sunlight.
EU Market Find: 1992 Mercedes 190 E Avantgarde azzurro
One of several cars built in Mercedes-Benz Avantgarde series of W201 190 Es, the 190 E Avantgarde Azzurro is a unique thing indeed. With DTM-harkening 190 EVOs making anything W201 even more interesting, the azzurro and all its 90s German kitsch offer a more unique approach to the package.
Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple Q3
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The world of Tailored Driver never ceases to amaze. Just two weeks ago we featured a 2020 Audi Q3 in Audi exclusive Merlin Purple, and we waxed poetic about how uncommon it is to see a Q3 in a custom-order hue. Guess we’re eating crow here, as another Q3 in the very same Merlin Purple has been spotted in Texas.
Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Arrow Grey R8
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The Audi R8 has been heralded as an everyday supercar since inception, and having spent quite a bit of time living with both generations, we'd have to agree. Admittedly a bit flashier choice than say, a 911, this particular R8 is still what we consider a fairly understated spec.
EU Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi S2 Avant?
Wait, it’s a low mileage Nogaro Blue S2 Avant and it’s an “Acquired Taste” car? What gives. Okay, yes, it’s perfect spec color choice and modifications that are there appear to be tasteful, but if our translation tool is reading that ad correctly, it’s a color change to Nogaro Blue from the original color listed as Burnt Orange for which the seller states and Apple translated “according to Audi only three vehicles in the color were delivered”.
Market Find: 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hybrid in Peridot Metallic
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One of the best parts of Tailored Driver population is the deep research required on the more obscure finds and referrals sent to us by our dedicated readership. While newer and more common are admittedly fairly easy to decipher, the older stuff that excites us can also frustrate. Case in point is this Tailored Driver, a 2015 Porsche Cayenne S e-Hyrbid found on Facebook Marketplace.