In Search of ... Riviera Blue
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is riviera blue different than the turquoise blue that i have also seen?
(these bright colors never look accurate on the computer)
If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
Also, anyone see a Wimbledon green 993 available? I think this is a really great color and is underrated.
(these bright colors never look accurate on the computer)
If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
Also, anyone see a Wimbledon green 993 available? I think this is a really great color and is underrated.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Rob 97 993c2:
<strong>is riviera blue different than the turquoise blue that i have also seen?
(these bright colors never look accurate on the computer)
If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
Also, anyone see a Wimbledon green 993 available? I think this is a really great color and is underrated.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yes, there is a difference...there was a photo floating around last year of one of each next to each other and there is a subtle but meaningful difference.
I have not seen Wimbledon Green - is this the light silverish green or a dark color? There was a TTS in the former in Porsche & 911 World, other than that I've only seen Adventurine and Rainforest (mine) greens.
<strong>is riviera blue different than the turquoise blue that i have also seen?
(these bright colors never look accurate on the computer)
If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
Also, anyone see a Wimbledon green 993 available? I think this is a really great color and is underrated.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yes, there is a difference...there was a photo floating around last year of one of each next to each other and there is a subtle but meaningful difference.
I have not seen Wimbledon Green - is this the light silverish green or a dark color? There was a TTS in the former in Porsche & 911 World, other than that I've only seen Adventurine and Rainforest (mine) greens.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Rob 97 993c2:
<strong>If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">OUCH! I love my Turquoise Blue C4S <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
<img src="http://members.***.net/billh1963/993-1-reduced.JPG" alt=" - " />
<strong>If so, i think riviera blue is great. the turquoise is no nearly as nice, imho.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">OUCH! I love my Turquoise Blue C4S <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
<img src="http://members.***.net/billh1963/993-1-reduced.JPG" alt=" - " />
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david - wimbledon green is a light, silver (slight) metallic green - it appears on a c2 in the 993 t-equipment catalogue - i think this color is very cool. Anyone see it around?
Is riveria blue a metallic color? i think metallic is important as a long term keeper.
Bill - No offense. Your turquoise car is beautiful. I think your color is similar to the new bmw m3 leguna blue.
Is riveria blue a metallic color? i think metallic is important as a long term keeper.
Bill - No offense. Your turquoise car is beautiful. I think your color is similar to the new bmw m3 leguna blue.
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Rob - That sounds like the color of the TTS in the mag, very nice color and I'm sure the pictures do not do the color justice; I have never seen one in person.
Riviera is not metallic and not a subtle color - more attention getting than Speed Yellow, I think. The turquoise is also nice, but if I was to get a bright color Porsche, then I'd get something really bright (fly yellow)!
As much as I love silver and black 993s, I do think the 993 shape is complimentary to more unusual and rare colors - colors which a lot of other cars (including 996s and Boxsters) would not be able to pull off. Before I found my green cab and saw the car in person, there was no way that I would have thought about buying a green Porsche.
Riviera is not metallic and not a subtle color - more attention getting than Speed Yellow, I think. The turquoise is also nice, but if I was to get a bright color Porsche, then I'd get something really bright (fly yellow)!
As much as I love silver and black 993s, I do think the 993 shape is complimentary to more unusual and rare colors - colors which a lot of other cars (including 996s and Boxsters) would not be able to pull off. Before I found my green cab and saw the car in person, there was no way that I would have thought about buying a green Porsche.
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David: I must agree with your thoughts on the green . . . mine is Aventurine Green with the Tan interior. I still can't believe I bought a green porsche . . . but the combination on the C4S just works. I saw pic's of your cab . . . and now I'm green with envy . . . (LOL)
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I want to thank everyone for their assistance...I now have a couple of options thanks to your responses...I'll update the board when I come to a decision point.
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I wanted to say thank you to Eric in Chicago...he directed me to a 95 Riviera Blue Coupe with black interior...well I finally got around to lifting my head up from work stuff and got it...pics will be forthcoming...again thank you Eric for your assistance in this search
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I am happy that the PO had more patience with me...it is in the process of getting wiring harness recall addressed...detailed and otherwise cleaned up...will share pics and details shortly