When it comes to your vehicle, its paint is a make-or-break affair. You can love how a car drives, how the lines and angles work together, and how the engine sounds, but if the paint stinks, then it’s a non-starter. Most people are perfectly content with black, white, or gray for their vehicles and, occasionally, if they’re feeling adventurous, they might reach for a blue or red. Beyond that, many just settle, which is a big reason many factory colors are watered down and some of the best, most vibrant colors have gone away.

In the world of sports cars, things are a little more interesting. Here, you have exciting options like Isle of Man Green and Merlin Purple to make things more interesting, but what if you want something even more exciting? What if you want something wild and truly crazy? Well, every so often, automakers have been happy to oblige, and we’re giving you a look at 10 of the craziest of all time. Some were low-production colors and others were one-offs, but all of them shared the common goal of helping your car stand out from the rest in the most exciting way possible.

10 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, which translates to “Special Request,” is the ultimate level of vehicle customization, and this Celestial Jade Taycan Turbo S is a perfect example. Requested through Porsche Asia Pacific, this one-off Taycan features color-shifting paintwork inspired by the precious jade gemstone.

The Chromaflair paint transitions between “Urban Bamboo” green and “Shifting Carbon” gray depending on how the light hits it, giving the car an almost ethereal glow. Custom logos requested by the buyer along with carbon-weave accents add to the EV’s unique nature, making this Porsche truly a one-of-a-kind creation that had a hefty price tag.

9 Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair

Rolls-Royce is one of the most iconic companies in the world when it comes to bespoke creations, and this one-of-a-kind Spectre Lunaflair is the latest example of how far the company is willing to go for personalization. The name comes from the phenomenon of light refracting through ice particles in cirrus clouds, as well as mimicking the glow of the moon, or the reflection of light off of a magnificent pearl.

The company said that trial and error due to the paint chemistry and application timing meant it took nearly 9,000 hours to perfect, but the result is so incredible on the brand’s groundbreaking Spectre EV, that we say it was worth every bit of effort.

8 Ford Mustang Mystichrome

Mystichrome made its debut on the 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra, and it has since become one of the most iconic color-shifting paint jobs in automotive history. Legend has it that the color is so unique, that the toners in the paint were actually used to counterfeit $20 bills, meaning a Ford representative had to be on location when the paint was being used to ensure nothing fishy was going on.

The paint shifts between blue, purple, green, and gold depending on the angle of the light, creating a mesmerizing effect that makes the car look different from every perspective. Mystichrome is more than just a color, it’s an experience, and a customer even paid an absurd amount to paint their Ford GT the unique hue in 2020. Unfortunately, Ford has no plans to revive the color, even for the 300,000 Mustang GTD, but the iconic Mustang tuner RTR has taken it upon itself to keep the color alive in 2024.

7 Volkswagen Harlequin

The Volkswagen Harlequin models are some of the most famous cars of all time given their absurd paintwork. Originally created as a novelty concept, the Harlequin was so popular that Volkswagen decided to put it into production, first with the Polo and then bringing it to the U.S. thanks to the Golf.

The car features four different colors—red, yellow, green, and blue—distributed across various panels of the car, with many cars coming from the factory with different paint orders from one another. The result is a patchwork effect that gives the car an unmistakable and playful look that was reportedly very hard for dealers to offload. Today, they’re highly sought after, and they’ve even been revived here and there.

6 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ochre

Alfa Romeo’s Giulia in Ochre is a nod to the brand’s rich design heritage, and it’s easily one of the most gorgeous shades we’ve seen on a car in years. Look, we know this isn’t the most shocking color out there, but few brands dare to truly explore gold like Alfa Romeo did when it debuted this golden-brown showstopper for the 2019 Mille Miglia. It’s bold, passionate, luxurious, and regal all at the same time, and we’ll miss seeing it when it’s gone.

5 McLaren Elva Pacific Color Stream

The McLaren Elva is already one of the most striking supercars on the road, but when finished in Pacific Color Stream paint, it becomes truly extraordinary. This paint option, like Mystichrome before it, shifts between shades of blue, green, and purple depending on how the light hits it, and perfectly fits the supercar’s open-top design.

The fluid color transitions enhance the Elva’s aerodynamic design, and it looks as impressive under the city lights as it does in the studio. This specific example was auctioned off in 2021 for $1.5 million, and we feel the incredible paintwork added to that price.

4 TVR Spectraflair Silver

If you didn’t know, TVR has some of the best colors ever bestowed onto a vehicle, and Spectraflair Silver is one of the best. The base color is silver, but thanks to its prismatic pigments, the paint reflects rainbow hues under direct sunlight. This creates a holographic effect reminiscent of the one-off hue on the Rolls-Royce Spectre. All TVR models are exceptionally rare in general, and the odds of you ever seeing one in this color and in person are slim.

3 Dodge Challenger “Every Factory Color” Wrap

We know this one isn’t technically a paint job, but given how cool it is, and the fact it was sanctioned by Dodge, we feel it deserves a place on this list. Back in 1970, when the world was your Oyster and you could paint your car any color under the sun, Plymouth showed off a 1970 Barracuda in a brochure featuring all the available colors. It became something of a legend over the years, with individuals creating the model for themselves.

For 2023, Dodge surprised us all with a modern-day recreation. The wrap includes iconic shades like Plum Crazy, Go Mango, and Sublime Green, among others, forming a colorful tribute to Dodge’s muscle car history and the farewell of the Challenger.

2 Nissan GT-R Midnight Purple

The R34 Nissan GT-R in Midnight Purple is a legendary color that first appeared on the R33 Skyline GT-R and has since been revived for the R35 T-Spec GT-R models. The color-shifting purple paint transitions between deep purple, blue, and black tones, depending on the light and angle, giving the car a dynamic, otherworldly presence that is perfectly menacing.

There are a few versions of the color that debuted in the late ’90s and into the early ’00s, and it was a surprise when Nissan announced it again for 2021, but it makes sense now, given the R35 generation is finally reaching the end of production after all of these years.

1 Jeep Wrangler Tuscadero Pink

Look, whether you like the color or not, there’s no denying Tuscadero Pink is one of the boldest options released in years. This bright-pink hue is unlike anything else on the road today, and it was so popular when Jeep first released it that it’s made a comeback for 2024. It’s fun and silly, which works well with the adventurous and unique nature of the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator. It redefines what a rugged SUV can be, and it also gives you the chance to own perhaps the only bright pink stick shift, SUV ever made.