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cantdrv55 02-26-2007 10:00 PM

My '87 cassis red Carrera

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172559652.jpg

rusnak 02-26-2007 10:21 PM

oh wow, that Cassis red is niiiiiiiceeeee. I'd have opted for black center Fuchs wheels, not that it matters that much though. It looks like you mounted your radar detector in the same place as mine.

VA911 02-27-2007 12:23 AM

ok that cassis red is now on my wish list of colours.
very sexy. Almost made wood

e-speedster 02-27-2007 01:53 AM

does it have to be original color - here is my speedster in alu silver which is more common on audis

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172573578.jpg

IceBlueSC 02-27-2007 03:01 AM

Mine's pretty uncommon, I've only see two other 911s in the same colour: Ice / Glacier Blue.

It's very hard to photograph and looks like a white car at night.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172577384.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172577479.jpg

GothingNC 02-27-2007 03:57 AM

I like this color.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172581030.jpg

MJHanna 02-27-2007 04:00 AM

prussian blue 85-86 colorhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172581232.jpg

imaircooled 02-27-2007 04:56 AM

Re: Re: Anthracite, is this a factory color?
 
}{arlequin,
My color is metallic...it's hard to tell in this picture. I need to take better pictures in the sun. I agree it's not as dark as Steve McQueen's car in LeMans. I bought my car in 1993 and it was really faded on the tops of the front and rear fenders....I just assumed it was the original color. I do have the paint code in my paperwork. I need to hunt that down....maybe that would help. It could be that the previous owner was mistaken because Anthracite and Dolomite are similar in names. They look really close...although my car looks a little lighter...could be the picture too. I always thought it was the original color but, like I said, I've seen the 1974 color chart and it's not on there...I would bet it's not the only color not on there though. Here are some other pictures. Too bad it's the same light.


Quote:

Originally posted by }{arlequin
very interesting. is yours metallic or just a 'solid' color? the dolomite is metallic. yours doesn't look metallic and seems a shade lighter than the "mc queen gray" that's in the movie... always forget the name of that one.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172584497.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172584506.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172584513.jpg

SCWDP911 02-27-2007 05:37 AM

Ruby Red?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by GothingNC
I like this color.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172581030.jpg

John, I think that is Ruby Red. Looks very similar anyway to mine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172587068.jpg

SCWDP911 02-27-2007 05:39 AM

Well maybe not. Hard to tell for sure with lighting differences.

}{arlequin 02-27-2007 06:04 AM

Re: Re: Re: Anthracite, is this a factory color?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by imaircooled
I always thought it was the original color but, like I said, I've seen the 1974 color chart and it's not on there...I would bet it's not the only color not on there though. Here are some other pictures. Too bad it's the same light.
thanks. they very well may be the same... doesn't mean the lighting in my pics is ideal either ;)

as for the color chart, even back then, i think the factory would do custom orders if someone chose to go that way

crashmy911 02-27-2007 06:07 AM

Maybe its me but I like all the colors. there's not one color that looks ugly to me!

Paulporsche 02-27-2007 10:52 AM

I am seeing a future for you in politics!

rusnak 02-27-2007 10:55 AM

how did the 911SC coupe in GothingNC's picture come out clear with the background blurry? That's a great effect. It almost makes the car look like a model.

Brillo 02-27-2007 02:50 PM

Re: Car Colors
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Porsche-poor
The color is one of the reasons I bought this one.

Same with me David.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172620131.jpg
light blue metallic

Rich76_911s 02-27-2007 03:04 PM

Re: Re: Re: Anthracite, is this a factory color?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by imaircooled
}{arlequin,
My color is metallic...it's hard to tell in this picture. I need to take better pictures in the sun. I agree it's not as dark as Steve McQueen's car in LeMans. I bought my car in 1993 and it was really faded on the tops of the front and rear fenders....I just assumed it was the original color. I do have the paint code in my paperwork. I need to hunt that down....maybe that would help. It could be that the previous owner was mistaken because Anthracite and Dolomite are similar in names. They look really close...although my car looks a little lighter...could be the picture too. I always thought it was the original color but, like I said, I've seen the 1974 color chart and it's not on there...I would bet it's not the only color not on there though. Here are some other pictures. Too bad it's the same light.

If you can get me more details on the paint code ect of your car I would greatly appreciate it. I am planning on going with a color exactly like that sometime in the future. Also if you have more pictures you wouldn't mind sending me I would greatly appreciate it: rich76_911s(at)hotmail(dot)com

Also I am pretty sure dolomite grey was a factory color at one time. I have a paint code of LY7V. It is also another color I have thought of using in the future. I forget exactly what years did have the Dolomite grey as an option though.

Rich

M491driver 02-27-2007 03:09 PM

Paint to sample: Metallic blue
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172621306.jpg

911 on tap 02-28-2007 01:19 PM

Thought I would chime in on this topic....
I looked for about a year to find a Talbot Yellow coupe. Had to transport back from West Virginia to Washington. About as soon as I got it I had a friend buy a Mercedes Marine Blue Targa that had been kinda abused. I became attached to this and have been working since Sept to bring her back to life. All I have is a scan of a printed picture from this past weekend.

911 on tap 02-28-2007 01:26 PM

Helps if I insert images....[img] I scanned the targa and it is a pdf si I can not share right now...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads10/IMG_44391172701508.jpg[/img]

911 in SC 02-28-2007 01:38 PM

Re: Ruby Red?
 
Quote:

Originally posted by v8_ranch
John, I think that is Ruby Red. Looks very similar anyway to mine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1172587068.jpg

Yep, it's Ruby Red, or at least that's the color it was listed as on the Peachstate PCA website. It was for sale, and one of the cars I was going to pursue once I was in the position to buy. Very, very nice looking SC!

Mike


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