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After reading about the Atlantic/Atlantis blue fiasco that was mentioned above, I was sure to use a color code when placing my most recent BMW "individual" order. I suppose that one wouldn't think to do this unless they've either read about or been a victim of a mix-up like this.
I'm sure the dealer is bummed that they botched a client order, but at least he's not stuck with a car in a color for which there's a limited market.
Well...I am wrong. There is such a thing as GOLF BLUE. I'll be damned. Rubbaman, I apologize.
I am flying to Stuttgart next week for remedial classes. I sill think Towson screwed up by not checking closely that the
color the customer requested was correctly/properly communicated to PAG/PCNA in the order.
They'll have no problems selling this 'Gulf Blue' gt3! I bet a Rennlister will snap it up today. Please post if you do!
Has anyone seen 'Golf Blue' on a Porsche?
I have not. What does it look like!
There is such a thing as GOLF BLUE. I'll be damned
LOL! I thought you were pulling my leg at first when you denied its existence! This is one of the early historical colours. I too did a double take when I first saw it in one of the 1965 colour charts:
Never seen it in person, but this is what a quick (unverified) Google search brought up for example.
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Very nice colour too. To each his own. Strange and disappointing that this mix up occurred. Poor customer. But, I'm sure someone else will be happy to drive away with this beauty!
Last edited by <3mph; 03-23-2015 at 11:57 AM.
Reason: photo not verifiable as Golf blue (might be Ossi??)
Well...I am wrong. There is such a thing as GOLF BLUE. I'll be damned. Rubbaman, I apologize.
I am flying to Stuttgart next week for remedial classes. I sill think Towson screwed up by not checking closely that the
color the customer requested was correctly/properly communicated to PAG/PCNA in the order.
They'll have no problems selling this 'Gulf Blue' gt3! I bet a Rennlister will snap it up today. Please post if you do!
Has anyone seen 'Golf Blue' on a Porsche?
I have not. What does it look like!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
It was a standard colour on the 1966/1967 Porsche 912:
Never seen it in person, but this is what a quick (unverified) Google search brought up for example.
Very nice colour too. To each his own. Strange and disappointing that this mix up occurred. Poor customer. But, I'm sure someone else will be happy to drive away with this beauty!
I think that one is actually Ossi Blue - richer than Golf.
@Eduardo: I know that is Gulf blue, like I said; I'd take Gulf blue over a Golf blue any day of the week.
Yes!
Originally Posted by STG991
And I thought Eduardo would be sleeping in today after working non stop on his own story for the past XX days or XX weeks?
That's true!
Originally Posted by NateOZ
Yep - I think the factory actually did the customer a favor!
Yes!
Originally Posted by rubber_ducky
After reading about the Atlantic/Atlantis blue fiasco that was mentioned above, I was sure to use a color code when placing my most recent BMW "individual" order. I suppose that one wouldn't think to do this unless they've either read about or been a victim of a mix-up like this.
I'm sure the dealer is bummed that they botched a client order, but at least he's not stuck with a car in a color for which there's a limited market.
Yes!
Originally Posted by <3mph
LOL! I thought you were pulling my leg at first when you denied its existence! This is one of the early historical colours. I too did a double take when I first saw it in one of the 1965 colour charts:
Never seen it in person, but this is what a quick (unverified) Google search brought up for example.
Very nice colour too. To each his own. Strange and disappointing that this mix up occurred. Poor customer. But, I'm sure someone else will be happy to drive away with this beauty!
Now I am beginning to remember this color! Not that bad actually!
Originally Posted by RBH
It was a standard colour on the 1966/1967 Porsche 912:
Nice!
Originally Posted by NateOZ
I believe this is Golf Blue from 1966/67, can try to confirm tonight when I get home:
Not a bad color when new. These hues tended to fade badly in the 1960's since the paint technology of the time was not yet perfected. Plus no final 'clear coat' was applied over the solid colors back then!
I am learning something new. Thank you all for this color lesson!
I think that one is actually Ossi Blue - richer than Golf.
You could be right. The pic is from an ad for a 1967 car claiming it to be Golf blue, when in fact Ossi was available in paint choices in 1967 (not sure about Golf blue). Sorry, I'll remove the photo in case the info is incorrect.
I'm more interested I how this gets resolved and who ends up with the car?
Don't think there's going to be some sort of big "windfall" for the guy who ordered it. Mistakes are mistakes, don't expect much sympathy from the dealer or PAG.
Wow... This thread has spread like wildfire! I think that some people have chosen to jump to some serious conclusions, with very little fact. I can assure you of a few things. 1. The sales manager did not say that the car is ugly, quite the contrary. He happens to be a BIG fan of Gulf Blue. 2. The factual story behind the car and it's color are known to the dealer and client, as it should be and should stay. 3. I can say with great certainty that the client has no issue with the dealer. 4. I can also say, with great certainty, that the car is not available for sale.
03-23-2015, 11:06 AM
