Help me identify this yellow

[Matt Monson]

Hello,
I recently acquired a 1986 Carrera. It's a special order yellow with color code L998, which means it used a previously standard Porsche color. I've had one person suggest that it's sunflower yellow. Any other thoughts?





Thanks in advance,

Matt

[Drdogface]

It looks like a color that VW bugs had/have which they call Sunflower. I do like it....a bit more pastel than the yellow on my SC.

[Matt Monson]

Yes,
It's definitely got some pastel to it. My first viewing of the car was in a parking garage under flourescent lights. And it looked like this:


And then we took it on a test drive and out into the sunlight and it totally changed. I was pleasantly surprised. My wife hates the color but I absolutely am in love.

[Drdogface]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Yes,
It's definitely got some pastel to it. My first viewing of the car was in a parking garage under flourescent lights. And it looked like this:


And then we took it on a test drive and out into the sunlight and it totally changed. I was pleasantly surprised. My wife hates the color but I absolutely am in love.

Yeah, I love it too. Makes me wish I'd gone with it, and I almost did, instead of this:

[Bob Kontak]

Look a little like this 912 color. 912 Registry :: 912E Preseries Prototype

I like it.

[steve911T]

It definitely reminds me of my brother's 1970 VW bug. I like it also. Steve

[racer]

Looks a little washed out.. sorta like the "summer yellow" that I have only seen on '87 944s. Sorry no pic to share..

[RWebb]

top pic looks a bit like an Fcar yellow - Fly Yellow ??

[shahram]

Pastel yellow, color code is L12M.

[willtel]

Looks like it might be "light yellow".



More info here, All the Yellows Offered by Porsche - Page 2 - Teamspeed.com

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Hello,
I recently acquired a 1986 Carrera. It's a special order yellow with color code L998, which means it used a previously standard Porsche color. I've had one person suggest that it's sunflower yellow. Any other thoughts?





Thanks in advance,

Matt

Just a guess,

356 Models: Color #747-Champagle Yellow.

Gerry

[BryanM]

this is champagne (not mine)

[carrera turbo]

looks like the 74 75 carrera yellow color 117 i think i have two cars this color both 75s ( dont ask it just happened)

cheers ed

[carrera turbo]

heres a pic.

[racer]

Here's what I was thinking: Very rare summer yellow 951 for sale on ebay - Rennlist Discussion Forums

[Matt Monson]

I think I may have just found it by accident in a 912 thread on RL. Is it Bahama Yellow?

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by carrera turbo

heres a pic.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads18/carrera+0011281567751.jpg

When I first saw the car under lights I thought it was that color but outside it's definitely not the same.

[Vincent Hill]

Have you looked at "Dessert Tan"?? Mine is faded after sitting out for 11 years and no Clean or Wax

[Matt Monson]

I haven't. I may need to find a local who owns a color book and look at chips right against the car. I went and looked the thread willtel links and there are a lot of yellows out there!!!

[175K911]

My old Porsche dealer in PA had a '75 Carrera that color yellow. I always liked it. Not as bright as some yellows. So perhaps as Carrera Turbo suggested, you've got the same color he does.

Which makes me ask- Carrera Turbo, do you know where your 75's originated? You've got 2 and I know my old dealer had a 75 that color new that he drove for several years until he spec'd himself a 930. Can't be 3 of those yellow '75 Carreras in the states can there? Any chance one of yours originated at Wyoming Valley Motors in Larksville PA?