Dwdg Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I often get compliments on the colour of my Boxster, it's in Arena Red, with the very dark grey leather and white stitching. Looks great with the matching hardtop on. What other interesting colours are there in the group and forum ownership. Which are the rarest colours and are any more desirable than others...? What are our favourite colour combinations..? I must say that I like the Forest Green and also Lapis Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy555 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Zanzibar Red - like mine - seems pretty rare on a Boxster. It did have a dark blue roof, which I wasn't keen on, especially as it faded. Now with a new black rood it looks loads better. The photo doesn't really do the pearlescent flip any justice. In the right light it can look really lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Zanzibar is nice. Seen in on a 996 GT3. My first Boxster was Zenith blue. Only available for a couple of years in the early 986 pre facelift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_ly Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Speed yellow is my favourite, couldn't find one when I was looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubzilla Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 You don't see many silver ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tubzilla said: You don't see many silver ones Would that be Arctic Silver, Meridian Silver or GT Silver? Don't see too many white 986s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Liquid Metal maybe. Only 10 of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Rav has viola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 40 minutes ago, Gutley said: Liquid Metal maybe. Only 10 of those No, there are 30 according to the Porsche sales lady at the NE in November so not so rare. Saw 10 at Poole Accident Repair yesterday. Apparently the 30 were spread over various body shops to do the refurbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 “Twenty special edition restorations were commissioned including ten examples of the first generation Boxster model, along with air-cooled, water-cooled, and transaxle cars.” https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/article/porsche-gb-brings-20-stunning-restorations-nec-classic-part-70th-anniversary-special-display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gutley said: “Twenty special edition restorations were commissioned including ten examples of the first generation Boxster model, along with air-cooled, water-cooled, and transaxle cars.” https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/article/porsche-gb-brings-20-stunning-restorations-nec-classic-part-70th-anniversary-special-display That's weird; she definitely told me 30and that's what the guy in Poole appeared to confirm yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Well I'm not sure ALL the Porsche silvers have been mentioned but I feel sure you will all cordially agree that Meridain silver is the most rare and beautiful, although i confess to being just a tiny bit biased ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, Topbox said: Well I'm not sure ALL the Porsche silvers have been mentioned but I feel sure you will all cordially agree that Meridain silver is the most rare and beautiful, although i confess to being just a tiny bit biased ........... Talked to a guy in one of those at Bicester on Sunday - he hadn't got a clue it was Meridian I only knew because of your occasional posts on the subject Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, red rocket said: Talked to a guy in one of those at Bicester on Sunday - he hadn't got a clue it was Meridian I only knew because of your occasional posts on the subject Bob How appropriate that my first disciple is named Peter 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 36 minutes ago, Topbox said: How appropriate that my first disciple is named Peter 😁 Erm. I’m always telling people what colour your car is. And I'm first in the Gospels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rav Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 @Menoporsche thanks for remembering. Yes I have viola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcoles Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Topbox said: Well I'm not sure ALL the Porsche silvers have been mentioned but I feel sure you will all cordially agree that Meridain silver is the most rare and beautiful, although i confess to being just a tiny bit biased ........... Polar silver hasn’t been mentioned - oh, it has now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Topbox said: How appropriate that my first disciple is named Peter 😁 Peter the Rock(et) if I remember my bible correctly ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I contend that I own 2 of the rarest colours that the Boxster was made in, Pastel Yellow (986) and Lime Gold (981). In fact there isn't a single car in either of those colours in over 650 listings on AT. Apart from mine, I haven't seen a Pastel Yellow 986 on the road for years and I think that I've only seen two 981's in the same colour as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, topradio said: and I think that I've only seen two 981's in the same colour as mine. And one kept breaking down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Rav said: @Menoporsche thanks for remembering. Yes I have viola. Absolutely love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Gutley said: Erm. I’m always telling people what colour your car is. And I'm first in the Gospels! Thats true, my apologise Matthew - being a Messiah is more difficult than I thought, especially when you don't know your Gospels! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 16 minutes ago, Jason986S said: Absolutely love that! Indeed, that is a bit special, good wheels too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Topbox said: Indeed, that is a bit special, good wheels too ! With facelift lights it would be absolutely spot on IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 1 hour ago, topradio said: I contend that I own 2 of the rarest colours that the Boxster was made in, Pastel Yellow (986) and Lime Gold (981). In fact there isn't a single car in either of those colours in over 650 listings on AT. Apart from mine, I haven't seen a Pastel Yellow 986 on the road for years and I think that I've only seen two 981's in the same colour as mine. I’ve only ever seen one pastel yellow 986 and it was brand new and being driven by Lee Sharp in Kingswindford in the mid nineties. Apparently he was a footballer in those days 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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