Originally Posted by reidry

Eduardo,

I was in LA today on business and had time to drop by McKenna Porsche in Norwalk, CA to have a look at the car in question. Parked next to it was a Signal Yellow '73 and the 991 was definitely not the same color......... I must say the Signal Yellow '73 was striking. Regardless of the name, the color on the 991 was too orange for my taste.

Ryan

Originally Posted by Mondrian

Have you tried the process of elimination to pinpoint the colour Eduardo? Shouldn't be too hard given your knowledge and the PTS list.

PS my apologies if either point has been discussed as I haven't read the entire thread.

Originally Posted by GJ

McKenna told my dealer its Signal Orange but did not provide the color code....
I would hope one dealer to another could be trusted.......

Originally Posted by Z356

Thanks GJ. I am still laughing at this one. Trusted...one dealer to another! Yes, in a perfect world. And even then...'perhaps' !!!

But I am ready to be convinced that what McKenna has is indeed 'Signal Orange'. I just want to see a photo of the 'colour' code on the inside of that 'petrol' lid!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

Originally Posted by G55amg

Eduardo
Do you know the color code for Fashion Grey, I'm between Fashion Grey or regular white, but will like to see the Fashion Grey in person,
Will ask the local Porsche body shop to paint me a sample.
Thank you
JV

Originally Posted by Z356

So the sheer ignorance of the staff handling these questions, which included their general manager Bob Hogan, was simply staggering!

My initial impression when I first looked at the photos posted in the 991 forum was that the color was PTS 'Signal Yellow', which is 'available' & has color code 114. I must remind you that factory-original 'Signal Yellow' paint has a bit of 'orange' in it! It is a gorgeous, rich color and I was lucky to have owned a factory original example in that color on a 1973 911T Sunroof Coupe. The so-called 'Signal Yellow' 1973 911 that McKenna parked right next to its PTS 991 would be telling, or revealing, ONLY IF the 'Signal Yellow' paint on that early 911 was original factory paint from 1972/1973! When I owned my '73 'Signal Yellow' coupe, many of my friends used to refer to it as 'your Orange 911'! You would be surprised how many repainted/restored 911's done in 'Signal Yellow' are not truly representative of the correct, factory-original hue! 'Signal Yellow' is notorious for being hard, almost impossible, to duplicate...I learned that lesson the hard way.

I have inquiries with PCNA re: the availability of 'Signal Orange'. I truly hope I am too pessimistic and indeed 'Signal Orange' is approved & on the exterior of that 991 at McKenna! I simply love 'Signal Orange'. It's one of the most beautiful colors ever used on the early long hood 911's. So we will see. I'll keep you all posted.

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Photos 1 & 2: McKenna's PTS 991 4S
Photo 3, 4 & 5: My old 1973 911T Sunroof Coupe in 'Signal Yellow'.
Photo 6 & 7: A friends early 911 repainted 'Signal Orange'

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

PS Ryan: Did you take any photos of both cars parked together at McKenna?

Originally Posted by reidry

Eduardo,

I met with the GM, Bob Hogan, once he realized I was interested in viewing the color and not buying the car he was immediately less interested in our conversation. He was adamant that the color was Signal Orange.

I was at the dealership for all of 15 minutes with some collegues that I drug along, I did not take any pictures of the two cars.

VR,

Ryan

Originally Posted by Z356

Thanks Ryan. Interesting, Herr Hogan. I smell something...but can't put my finger on it!

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

I still have a beer/wine reward going for anyone that can 'push' pass GM Bob Hogan or Sales Manager Primo Garcia at McKenna and get a photograph of the colour code on the gas lid or any other documentation on the car re: its PTS color and code! I may have to raise the bet to two beers if one is not enough to motivate a Rennlister to be daring enough to take this 'PTS Challenge'!

Originally Posted by Z356

I am betting that it is PTS 'Signal Yellow' - color code 114. The dealership is saying it's 'Signal Orange' and not providing any details on the color code.
Eduardo
Carmel

Originally Posted by GJ

The color of this car at McKenna is Signal Yellow, #114. Confirmed by PCNA.....

Originally Posted by mcsmcs1

Yet another pathetic dealer. I mean why not go to the trouble to just look at the paint code on the car and answer the question directly or just check the build sheet? Jerks And wrong of course on top of it all. They assured people it was Signal Orange out of pure ignorance.

Originally Posted by mcsmcs1

Yet another pathetic dealer. I mean why not go to the trouble to just look at the paint code on the car and answer the question directly or just check the build sheet? Jerks And wrong of course on top of it all. They assured people it was Signal Orange out of pure ignorance.