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speeder 10-20-2021 03:27 PM

Guards Red:
 
Never looked so good, IMO. When I sold Porsches at the dealer in the ‘80s, it was one of my least favorite colors. It was common, obvious and boring, IMO. A cliche’.

I’ve come around and a lot of it has to do with the sea of white/black/grey that is every modern freeway and parking lot. Plus, it just looks great on the new cars. :)

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Steve Carlton 10-20-2021 03:38 PM

I remember being told it was too common and got overplayed. But I still like it to this day. I've had several red cars- I like them...

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KNS 10-20-2021 03:41 PM

For a long time I thought Guards Red was just so common.

In the last few years my opinion has really changed and I love 'em (really just the '80s Carreras).

Last weekend I saw a Guards Red Carrera Targa - '80s vintage - driving through Frazier, CO and I wanted to follow it (but didn't).

craigster59 10-20-2021 04:33 PM

Driving back from Az last week I saw a new 911 in what looked like Marina Blue.

Looked real nice!

Baz 10-20-2021 04:51 PM

I never thought I'd own a Red Porsche - for the same reasons mentioned in the OP.

Then this one came along and I couldn't be happier. Not "Guards Red" but still Red......


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fintstone 10-20-2021 05:13 PM

I guess it is a tolerable color on these old clunkers (even Targas):

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MBAtarga 10-20-2021 06:05 PM

I don't have anything against Guards Red!

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HobieMarty 10-20-2021 06:06 PM

I've always thought that shade of red was very cool, especially with black trim.

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look 171 10-20-2021 07:22 PM

I liked em' as a kid and still like em' now. An older pic but still looks the same with little difference in mileage due to lack of use. 500-800 miles a year if I am lucky.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1634786502.JPG

A930Rocket 10-20-2021 07:36 PM

Guards red Has always been one of my favorite colors.

I saw a new red Mustang a few days ago, and that red really popped out.

sc_rufctr 10-20-2021 07:48 PM

My first 911 was Guards red and when I sold it, it was the first time I made money on a car! (1993)

I'd love a brick red 356 someday :)

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ckelly78z 10-21-2021 03:06 AM

While I can appreciate the beauty of a gaurds red Porsche, I have never owned a red car.

berettafan 10-21-2021 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11492839)
My first 911 was Guards red and when I sold it, it was the first time I made money on a car! (1993)

I'd love a brick red 356 someday :)

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Sweet goodness the things I’d do for that car. Wow!

911boost 10-21-2021 06:09 AM

The guy I bought my GT3 from is selling his Guards Red one, it looks great on the 997 as well.

DWBOX2000 10-21-2021 08:24 AM

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I’m good with GR.

widebody911 10-21-2021 08:40 AM

My XKE is Guards Red - it was restored in the 80's and as you know, that was the hot color back then.

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creaturecat 10-21-2021 09:02 AM

whore red. drive it like you rented it ........

3rd_gear_Ted 10-21-2021 09:16 AM

Rossa Corsa is a nice red also.

speedster911 10-21-2021 09:45 AM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1634838213.jpg

as others have posted , common and boring in the 80s- I still love the color..... and the car

cabmandone 10-21-2021 02:47 PM

IMO there is NOTHING better looking than a guards red 911. Love them when I was a kid. Wanted to switch the color of my GP white cab but my brother talked me out of it.


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