How to sell a car with Paint to Sample or bespoke spec
Why bespoke and personalised factory specs (Porsche PTS, BMW Individual, Ferrari Tailor Made, MSO) need a specialist valuation.
Written by the SellMyPremiumCar valuation team · Reviewed against live UK market data · Updated October 2026
Cars with bespoke factory specs, such as Porsche Paint to Sample, BMW Individual, Mercedes Manufaktur, McLaren MSO or Ferrari Tailor Made, can be worth thousands more than standard cars. Generic tools rarely count the extra, so sell to a specialist buyer and provide the build sheet as proof.
- £5k–£15k+
- Typical new cost of Porsche PTS
- Build sheet
- Proof of bespoke spec
- Specialists
- The buyers who pay for bespoke spec
- Rarity
- Drives the resale premium
What counts as bespoke
Paint to Sample, individual leather, Manufaktur or Exclusive options, MSO and Tailor Made commissions.
Proving the specification
Provide the original order, the build sheet or a manufacturer certificate.
Finding the right buyer
Specialist buyers who sell to enthusiasts will pay for rarity. Instant-offer sites won't.
Step by step
- 1
Find the build sheet
Ask the dealer or the manufacturer.
- 2
List every bespoke option
Include the original costs where you know them.
- 3
Value with a specialist
Get offers from buyers who know bespoke spec.
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Sources & methodology
Figures are indicative and based on UK market data and official guidance, reviewed by our valuation team. Prices vary with specification, condition and market conditions.