MelissaM

I'm trying to compile a list of exterior colors that were available during production of the 964 line. I know there's a colors brochure available on eBay, but I don't see one at the moment.

Anyway, I know for sure that Grand Prix White was available, at least during the 1990 year.

I'm also pretty darned sure that Guards Red, Polar Silver, and Midnight Blue metallic were available for at least some of the years of 964 production.

Please feel free to post pics of your car, especially if it's one of the lesser seen colors.

-- Melissa

type930

Melissa- Slate Grey Metalic also on a 90 c4 pic attched. Lovely subtle color.

Be Well
Doug

Jacks911

Melissa,

My 91 C2 Cab Tip is Amethyst Metallic, color code F9V9, and the color is one of the reasons I went "Over Budget" to buy this car rather than the 87-89 Carrera 3.2 I had planned on. And I am happy I streached for the 964, the color, the Cab, and yes the Tip as well.
[IMG] http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Amethyst91C2CabSeattle3.jpg.jpg[/IMG]
Regards, Jack in Seattle

Adrian

Dear Melissa,
You need to wait for my book. Every colour offered from 1989 to 1994 is included plus colour codes.
So now I pose the question, When were water based paints introduced onto the production line?. Answer, 1991!!!.
Ciao,
Adrian
911C4

PS: My C4 is colour code 550. Linen Grey Metallic.

JeremyW964

Baltic Blue 1990 C2 Targa Paint Code L37B LD


From the brochures I have seen, not even supposed to be available in 1990!

John McM

Well, I can confirm midnight blue was an option, because there are 2 Turbo 3.6s in New Zealand in that colour.

I can also confirm that Zermatt Silver was an option, because Sonny Vo's Turbo 2 is in that colour

Finally, I can also almost certainly confirm polar silver as well, because I think my own car is in that colour (didn't have time to check the option code)

MelissaM

Excellent responses, everyone!

I really enjoy the pics. Hmmm, the Amethyst looks sharp -- I'm a big fan of Arena Red, so you know the Amethyst would float my boat. I'm wondering if it looks more "purple" than the Arena Red. Guess I'd have to see it up close.

The Slate Grey Metallic is pretty fantastic as well -- the classic, understated look.

Baltic Blue -- very nice. I think I looked at a '91 in this color. I'm wondering if it was a replacement for Venetian Blue.

Adrian, I can't wait to see your book -- I plan to ask you for an autographed copy as soon as it's available. Of course, we'll have to figure out how to deal with the currency exchange & shipping, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

OK, more colors! What about black? Was it metallic black? Exact name? Were there different versions of black? (I think currently you can get metallic or non-metallic on the Boxsters & 996's.)

Thanks everyone!

-- Melissa

Bill Gregory

Melissa,

Here you go...

Year
Colors

1989 - Standard colors
Guards Red
Black
Linen Grey
Apricot Beige
Murano Green
Grand Prix White
Dark Blue

1989 - Special order colors
Forest Green Metallic
Cognac Brown Metallic
Coral Metallic
Baltic Blue Metallic
Slate Grey Metallic
Velvet Red Metallic
Diamond Blue Metallic
Linen Grey Metallic
Silver Metallic
Stone Grey Metallic

1990 - Standard colors
Same as 1989 plus Marine Blue Metallic

1990 - Special order colors
Satin Blue Metallic
Oak Green Metallic
Venetian Blue Metallic
Violet Blue Metallic
Cassis Red Metallic
Tahoe Blue Metallic
Granite Green Metallic
Turquoise Metallic
Lagoon Green Metallic
Zermatt Silver Metallic

1991 - Standard colors
Guards Red
Black
Rubystone Red
Maritime Blue
Grand Prix White
Signal Green
Mint Green

1991 - Special order colors
Cobalt Blue Metallic
Oak Green Metallic
Polar Silver Metallic
Slate Grey Metallic
Black Metallic
Horizon Blue Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Coral Red Metallic
Amethyst Metallic
Amazon Green Metallic

1992 - Standard colors
Black
Guards Red
Grand Prix White
Rubystone Red
Maritime Blue
Signal Green
Mint Green

1992 - Metallic colors
Blue
Amazon Green
Slate Grey
Horizon Blue
Coral Red
Oak Green
Cobalt Blue
Midnight Blue
Polar Silver

1992 - Special order colors
Satin Blue Metallic
Marine Blue Metallic
Casis Red Metallic
Violet Blue Metallic
Granite Green Metallic
Tahoe Blue Metallic
Lagoon Green Metallic
Turquoise Metallic
Zermatt-Silver Metallic

1993 - Standard colors
Same as 1992 deleting Rubystone Red

1993 - Special order colors
Same as 1992 deleting Coral Red Metallic
adding Violet Blue Metallic
Wimbledon Green Metallic
Raspberry Red Metallic
Speed Yellow

Turbo-look special colors in 1992:
Raspberry Red Metallic (with red interior)
Wimbledon Green Metallic (with green interior)
Lavender Blue Metallic (with Grey interior)

Courtesy of "Original Porsche 911" by Peter Morgan.

GeoC2cab

High,
One more special order was "color to match",
Porsche would have matched a sample of any color you sent them, I think for an extra 11 grand....

MelissaM

George -- Yes, I've heard of color to match. Man, I wonder if they'd do plaid?! Well, I guess for the money they charge, they would.

Bill -- wow, thanks for the list! Lots of colors were offered. I just had no idea of how many. Heck, some I've never heard of!

Anyone have pics?

-- Melissa

gregC2

I don't have any pictures of plaid, but here's one of my '91 Cobalt blue.

Robert Coats

Just for fun...

[IMG] http://www.mindspring.com/~robertcoats/porsche/sprettydarnpurple.jpg[/IMG]

Jay H

Here's a few different colors:

This is a 1994 964 Targa in Wimbledon Green.


Here's an Oak Green Turbo:


We're probably all sick of looking at my Baltic Blue 964...



Jay
90 964

Adrian

Dear Melissa,
Peter Morgans list is actually incomplete The list is even longer.
You asked about Black. There were two changes in Black between 1989 and 1994.
Ciao,
Adrian
911C4

Riccardo

Hi Melissa,

You asked about metallic black, here is a picture of mine. If I'm not wrong it simply says "metallic black" in the label in the luggage compartment.

Not the best photo, as there is a lot of random colours on the side of the car (it was just at sunset) but you get the idea.

Riccardo