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Old 11-15-2016, 10:53 AM
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Yes it's POSSIBLE. Question answered; next.
Old 11-15-2016, 11:14 AM
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You can subtract 60 cars from the 1608 US spec C2's. No vin numbers from 001 to 060 were used. That said Mint green is a very rare color. Only a handful or two were painted in mint green. No doubt being a tip drops the numbers down even more so.

I came across a mint green 91 coupe black interior back in 2001 I almost purchased until I found out it was a tip. I am a die hard manual driver. Nothing wrong with tip cars I have friends with them due to the same reasons as you. The one I looked at did not have the basket handle third light was that added? I doubt it was the same car since the one I saw back in 2001 was pristine and had less than 1000 miles on it but it is possible.

So we know most likely yours is not the only one but could be one of two or not much more. Good Luck with the respray. Color change is more work no doubt but you look like you're on your way.
Old 11-15-2016, 11:27 AM
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Thanks Cobalt mine has a tan interior but black head liner and as near as I can tell was painted in 98 in Honolulu based on car fax She is special to me no matter if there were thousands just like her. I most always read your posts very informative Thanks again
Old 11-15-2016, 11:30 AM
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Basket handle was added some where probably when respray in HI
Old 11-15-2016, 11:36 AM
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op - rule of thumb - if one has to ask the question the answer in no
Old 11-15-2016, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by golfnutintib
op - rule of thumb - if one has to ask the question the answer in no
I'm so happy my question so entertains you I must have missed the part where you were the sear of all things Porsche and have no need to ask others
Old 11-16-2016, 03:14 AM
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JohnK964 just wanted to add that a tip itself is not a problem at all - I understand the sentiments craving for a manual but this being the first tippy Porsche actually presents in itself a lot of comfort and smoothness as well. congrats on finding a keeper.
Old 11-16-2016, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PorkerNW
JohnK964 just wanted to add that a tip itself is not a problem at all - I understand the sentiments craving for a manual but this being the first tippy Porsche actually presents in itself a lot of comfort and smoothness as well. congrats on finding a keeper.
Don't forget that Porsche had a sportomatic long before the tip trans came along.
Old 11-17-2016, 03:50 AM
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Yes I am aware of that but correct me if I am wrong I think the sportomatic relies on a different kind of technology (you need to press onto the **** in order to shift) whereas for tippy you don't have to.

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Don't forget that Porsche had a sportomatic long before the tip trans came along.
Old 11-18-2016, 07:39 AM
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nice car
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I love my tip.
Old 11-20-2016, 12:10 AM
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I've only seen one Mint Green 964, and it was a 92 C2 Coupe that was in the display at the Rennsport Reunion 2 in the 911 display. My guess is yours is probably pretty rare.
Old 11-20-2016, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Carrera51
I've only seen one Mint Green 964, and it was a 92 C2 Coupe that was in the display at the Rennsport Reunion 2 in the 911 display my guess yours is probably pretty rare.
Thank you I have never seen another 964 😁 But then I live in the Black Hills of SD I'm sure there probably some in Sioux Falls on the other side of the state. 964s are way cool😎
Old 11-20-2016, 11:03 AM
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Here's some inspiration for what your car could look like when done.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Porsche...m=252635922754
Old 11-20-2016, 11:12 AM
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I like this picture it's a row car and a coupe not a targa. When my son discovered Talia was originally mint green this is the picture he sent to show me😎


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