1975 Lime Carrera

[Macroni]

This is a find for the next owner.....
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/1091827-1975-lime-green-carrera-survivor.html

[johnkszabo]

Not!

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by johnkszabo

Not!

Interesting..... what am I missing?

[Matt Monson]

I love that color.

[johnkszabo]

My brother contacted the seller and had more pics and video sent. He had every intention of buying the car till than. Car is not nearly as “minty” as seller implies.

[Matt Monson]

And this is why we have this forum. Nice pun too.

[Glenfield]

So it’s a lemon not a lime?

[Macroni]

Interesting because the car doesn’t present as “ minty” in the ad....

Nathan.... your thoughts?

[911heaven]

Originally Posted by Macroni

Interesting because the car doesn’t present as “ minty” in the ad....

Nathan.... your thoughts?

The color code is clearly written on the plate. I wouldn't say it's chocolate mint or visa versa from Dairy Queen.

[johnkszabo]

Bottom line is this is not a 85K car. Period.Just trying to help some others on this Forum. End of story

[pmax]

Lime chips, yummy.

[Matt Monson]

https://youtu.be/Tbgv8PkO9eo

Doctor, is there nothing I can take?

[johnkszabo]

Thank you Matt. I am going through a very nasty divorce and you just gave me something to laugh about ! Best JohnSzabo

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Macroni

Interesting because the car doesn’t present as “ minty” in the ad....

Nathan.... your thoughts?

Me?

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by johnkszabo

Thank you Matt. I am going through a very nasty divorce and you just gave me something to laugh about ! Best JohnSzabo

Sorry to hear that. Hang tough and glad I could help you smile.

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by nathanbs

Me?

Yes.....I consider your opinion as go to on 74/75 Carreras US or Euro.....

My thoughts were great color car with tons of potential....

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Macroni

Yes.....I consider your opinion as go to on 74/75 Carreras US or Euro.....

My thoughts were great color car with tons of potential....

I think this is a very rare opportunity to own a 75 US carrera survivor in arguably the best color available. They are only original once however the car is not without its paint defects so one would need to very carefully match and touch this car up and it would easily be an original paint survivor. It’s presented without touch-ups which is the “honest” way to see the car. He could touch it up and would look 100% from 5’ and in pics. I think the price is right on however we haven’t seen any good examples of US carreras sell lately.

[Matt Monson]

I’d like to see the additional photos provided to brother.

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by nathanbs

I think this is a very rare opportunity to own a 75 US carrera survivor in arguably the best color available. They are only original once however the car is not without its paint defects so one would need to very carefully match and touch this car up and it would easily be an original paint survivor. It’s presented without touch-ups which is the “honest” way to see the car. He could touch it up and would look 100% from 5’ and in pics. I think the price is right on however we haven’t seen any good examples of US carreras sell lately.

Thanks Nathan...... That's how I see it also...... wish I needed a car...... its a nice one but would need a committed ($$$$$) owner as rebuilding the original engine will not be inexpensive.....

[2ndTARGA]

Here it is in an undated ad for only $105,000. And there are plenty of photos.

https://www.elferspot.com/en/car/porsche-911-carrera-us-1975-1035095/

I can't believe it would be a respray but there are several worn areas and chips that show yellow underneath. Perhaps Lime Green originally had yellow base for effect?

Also, something looks funky to me about the green over green chipped paint around the engine bay decals. FWIW.

EDIT: It appears I was correct about the yellow base coat: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/69823-how-can-i-find-out-my-porsches-original-color.html


Ron