tommy1977

Hi, I'm currently in the market for a 968. I would like one in a vibrant color. I understand that this might be a difficult creature to find. I went on the 968 registry and noticed the color to sample section. With all the metallic colors that have been located have been colors from previous 968 years. The cab in the German museum is probably Riviera blue. Could it be possible that this sun yellow Porsche is the only 968 factory custom color paint job ever delivered to the USA? Jeff do you concur?

RajDatta

I also own a 968 cabriolet in the same Riviera Blue color as the one you saw on display. In case you are interested, pm me for further details.

tommy1977

Exactly my point! Another 968 color to sample from a previous year. Is this Sun Yellow 968 the only time someone went into a Porsche dealer and said "Paint me my Porsche 968 my color"?

jeff968

Tommy,

Until I account for all the color to sample 968s I won't know for sure. FYI, I'm not 100% sure that the car in the museum is Riviera blue. It looks it, but the car is a 1993 and Riviera first showed up in 94. I want to get a look at that paint sticker to confirm. I know the signage says it is Riviera but it also says it is the last 968 cabriolet built and it is not even close to that. It is a 1993!

Send me an email at jeffery.coe@snet.net with your requirements and I'll put you in my "looking" file.

Jeff

James497

I bought this Sun Yellow Porsche 968. I'm an auto recycler and will be parting it out. It has lots of great parts. full adjustable suspension, big red brakes, roll cage, LSD, etc. Please contact me if you need anything for a 968.

Thanks,
James

uscarrera

James "Say it Ain't So" would be a real shame if that car ended up that way
Rich

968gene

Really? post a picture.

jeff968

I hope not. That is a valuable car in original condition. Make your money selling the non-original fully adjustable suspension, big red brakes, and roll cage, but then sell the remainder of the car to someone to bring it back.

uscarrera

Good idea sell off the "upgraded" parts then sell car to restore in fact I might be a buyer to get my car back I still have the stock black calipers, rotors, and suspension for that car in garage somewhere.
Rich

Jay Wellwood

Given the rarity, it would be a shame to break this one.

Vendetta NY

Such an ignoble end for a car deserving of better. Upsetting, actually. I hope the buyer won't follow through, and sell just the aftermarket parts as suggested.

-V

968gene

I suspect that this is a joke. it's JAMES' first post.
Wow.
If he is parting the car I'll step up and buy the whole chassis as long as I get a clean title.

James497

I'm confused! I don't understand. This car was for sale and no one stepped up to the plate and bought it. The first posts on this thread show that RL members were disappointed with its condition and glad they didn't buy it. What choice is there? I guess none of you can put your money where your mouth is!

968gene

Pictures? Prices? Reality?

jeff968

Good news, I heard from the "real" new owner and he has all intentions of fixing up this special machine. james497 is probably a visitor from that site that has nothing but "negative vibes". You know the one.