Opinions needed on color for build that I am selling.

[nathanbs]

I am resto-modding a 1977 Carrera 3.0 non-sunroof coupe that lost its original motor. Car was originally Guards/India Red and my original idea was to build a 3.0RS tribute in the red/gold scheme. Engine will be a 3.5 with EFI, sport seats, whale tail, IROC style bumpers, fender mounted cibies, overall nothing too crazy. I’ve started to come to terms with the fact that not-so-resale-red may not be a great idea. I’m stuck on it being the original color but I think I’m I’ve it. I’m about 90% that I want to paint it Porsche Sports Classic Grey, 5% something darker, and about 5% on a darker non-metallic blue. The secondary decision is letting go of the gold carrera stripes and accents. Whatcha all think?

[Glenfield]

I think those matte greys are really of the moment. If you can bang out the build to tap that well, I think it could be worth a little extra juice for you.

Build sounds great and looking fwd to seeing the progress!

[Matt Monson]

Singer grey.

[walt]

Slate Gray, they all look good but just forget the blue/gold.

[BLACK3.2]

Dolphin gray

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Singer grey.

What is Singer Grey? If this is a custom Singer color that you are referencing I can’t comfortably use it. They use Sports Classic, Slate and several others in addition to several of their own custom colors.

[Matt Monson]

It’s tongue in cheek. McQueen’s car started the popularity of grey 911s, and Singer capitalized on it and made it more trendy and mainstream. Do this car in grey and it will be ahome run. The other colors mentioned are more edgy. If profit and sellability drive the decision grey it is.

[Alan A]

Voted grey - but only because green wasn’t an option. Irish green with gold wheels would do it for me.

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

It’s tongue in cheek. McQueen’s car started the popularity of grey 911s, and Singer capitalized on it and made it more trendy and mainstream. Do this car in grey and it will be ahome run. The other colors mentioned are more edgy. If profit and sellability drive the decision grey it is.

Yeah that’s where my head is at as well. I feel like a sell out lol

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Alan A

Voted grey - but only because green wasn’t an option. Irish green with gold wheels would do it for me.

Another combo that I love

[Sheck44]

Me likey this one .... Sorry to throw this into the mix but couldnt help it

Too nice not to

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Me likey this one .... Sorry to throw this into the mix but couldnt help it

Too nice not to

Yeah I love that as well however the Patrick Motorsports car suffered a bit I think in part to a very similar color.

[Sheck44]

A little possibly Nathan ... but I think the interior killed it
If thats too risky, the Singer 'chalk' colour would be my favourite

Cheers
Steve

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Sheck44

A little possibly Nathan ... but I think the interior killed it
If thats too risky, the Singer 'chalk' colour would be my favourite

Cheers
Steve

Yeah the interior more the paint for sure but I couldn’t believe the amount of negative comments about the paint color. I loved both

[Matt Monson]

If I was doing this car for personal consumption I would do Sunoco blue with yellow Carrera and gold wheels.

[Mehoff]

Such a shame you can’t find a customer now so they could customize the interior and paint it an odd/rare dream color. If you’re looking to maximize dollars I have to think slate grey with a burgundy interior is bankable.

Unhelpful comment, but this car needs a semi-hot 3.0 and save that 3.5 for a pre-76 build where it can breath. Seems like a waste in this chassis (IMHO)

[Sheck44]

Originally Posted by Mehoff

Such a shame you can’t find a customer now so they could customize the interior and paint it an odd/rare dream color. If you’re looking to maximize dollars I have to think slate grey with a burgundy interior is bankable.

Unhelpful comment, but this car needs a semi-hot 3.0 and save that 3.5 for a pre-76 build where it can breath. Seems like a waste in this chassis (IMHO)

Actually Nathan did find a buyer ... Me !!
Just want to extend a BIG thank you to Nathan for spending almost 3 hours with me on the phone today ironing out some of the finer details. Nathan is one heck of a guy, and truly look forward to working with him on this project ... going to be great !!

Cheers
Steve

[Mehoff]

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Actually Nathan did find a buyer ... Me !!
Just want to extend a BIG thank you to Nathan for spending almost 3 hours with me on the phone today ironing out some of the finer details. Nathan is one heck of a guy, and truly look forward to working with him on this project ... going to be great !!

Cheers
Steve

Hell yeah Steve, congrats! Perfect time to get involved in a dream build.

Any hints on what you’re planning?

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Mehoff

Such a shame you can’t find a customer now so they could customize the interior and paint it an odd/rare dream color. If you’re looking to maximize dollars I have to think slate grey with a burgundy interior is bankable.

Unhelpful comment, but this car needs a semi-hot 3.0 and save that 3.5 for a pre-76 build where it can breath. Seems like a waste in this chassis (IMHO)

It’s funny you must be slightly psychic. What did you mean about the “pre-76 build where it can breath.”?

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Sheck44

Actually Nathan did find a buyer ... Me !!
Just want to extend a BIG thank you to Nathan for spending almost 3 hours with me on the phone today ironing out some of the finer details. Nathan is one heck of a guy, and truly look forward to working with him on this project ... going to be great !!

Cheers
Steve

Definitely a twist that I wasn’t expecting when posting this thread. Cannot wait!