speed yellow 993
07-21-2001, 12:01 PM
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speed yellow 993
I see very few speed yellow 993's. Anyone have any information on this colors availability during the 993 model run?
07-21-2001, 10:52 PM
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Bill,
My best guess for a good source on production #s would be "Porsche 911 Red Book : 19651999" (Red Books)by Patrick C. Paternie.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...656227-4188721
EJ, a frequent contributor to this board, owns a beautiful speed yellow 993: http://www.pcarracing.homestead.com/
Jack special ordered his 993TT in Ferrari yellow: http://996tt.com/jf/
Hope this helps.
My best guess for a good source on production #s would be "Porsche 911 Red Book : 19651999" (Red Books)by Patrick C. Paternie.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...656227-4188721
EJ, a frequent contributor to this board, owns a beautiful speed yellow 993: http://www.pcarracing.homestead.com/
Jack special ordered his 993TT in Ferrari yellow: http://996tt.com/jf/
Hope this helps.
07-22-2001, 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the info. When I purchased my used speed yellow coupe last year I was told this color was a $3,000. upgrade. Great sales pitch but it sounded a little like BS to me. After 2 black 911's this color was appealing. I have seen a few of the other two yellows around the events but only 3 speed yellow cars. Must not have been a hot color choice at the time.
07-23-2001, 12:15 PM
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I love my speed yellow car, but then again, who would say otherwise about their car. I have the midnight blue interior, which is a nice difference from the usual black or grey interiors.
About the option for the color, all I can say is that now the speed yellow is not an option price, but a basic color since it is non metallic. I am not sure why it would have been any different with a 993.
My recommendation: get it if you like it. Be ready to attract some attention though...
About the option for the color, all I can say is that now the speed yellow is not an option price, but a basic color since it is non metallic. I am not sure why it would have been any different with a 993.
My recommendation: get it if you like it. Be ready to attract some attention though...
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I had a choice between a Speed Yellow or a Midnight Blue RS. The Speed Yellow car was immaculate (90%) versus the Midnight Blue one being very good (85%) and I eventually bought the Midnight Blue one because:
1. I couldn't live with the Speed Yellow as a daily driver and Midnight Blue is my favourite colour
2. I couldn't bring myself to repaint the Speed Yellow car cos it would have meant removing a near perfect coat of paint!
Don't get me wrong, I love the Speed Yellow but just find it a little too 'bright' for daily use. I know a lot of people would have killed to be in my shoes and most (70-80%) would have chosen the speed yellow car.
1. I couldn't live with the Speed Yellow as a daily driver and Midnight Blue is my favourite colour
2. I couldn't bring myself to repaint the Speed Yellow car cos it would have meant removing a near perfect coat of paint!
Don't get me wrong, I love the Speed Yellow but just find it a little too 'bright' for daily use. I know a lot of people would have killed to be in my shoes and most (70-80%) would have chosen the speed yellow car.