Actually, now that I think about it, it took me two years to find a well optioned and good PPI red one.

 

...yeah, finding colors outside of black, grey, silver is really tough. I would love to have the rainforest green - now that's a cool color.

 

The main reason for this is because Porsche seriously shortened the "visibly available standard and metallic paint colours list" in a cost saving exercise.
The original 996 paint brochure card is a shadow of previous models. It didn't mean you could not get other colours. If you wanted something else it meant you had to select "paint to sample" if the option was offered or if you were knowledgeable enough to ask for a different colour.
The Dealers were told to push the limited selection and they were very successful at this around the world.
The paint to sample option was quite expensive in some places so this also put off potential customers from requesting a different colours.
Plus there was the old "it will delay your delivery" excuse.
Ciao,
Adrian.

 

Around these parts, my Ocean Blue is pretty unusual. I love it, except when lit directly from the side. Then it turns purple.

 

Whatta you mean odd-ball colours??

 

Dan,
That is an outstanding picture of your car!

 

What about AlmostFerrariRed, NondescriptSilver and I'mSoCoolBlack?
<Flamesuit on>

 

This might be a tad OT for a color thread but....I ran across a 2001 911 on Ebay with a Biarritz white exterior and custom ordered Nephrite[Seafoam] green interior. An "interesting" combination to say the least.

 

So where's the link?

 

Dan,

I think that's the most beautiful modern Porsche I've ever seen.

CP

 

Ive tried to post a link but the 911 i mentioned but apparently i have an insufficient post count.

 

Hmm. I looked and couldn't see it. I saw a 2001 with a blue interior, but not green.

 

Try this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Biarr...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Thats the one. Thanks!

 

wow, that is downright gross.