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Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 10 2014, 08:12 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today... 
Posted by: jeffdon Mar 10 2014, 08:26 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 10 2014, 08:33 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
I agree- on a Porche. But what about a Porsche?
Posted by: jeffdon Mar 10 2014, 08:36 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
I agree- on a Porche. But what about a Porsche?
Oh dammit. I guess I will go work on my Catarac now.
Posted by: carr914 Mar 10 2014, 08:37 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 10 2014, 08:38 PM
Car Candy!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=43032
Posted by: jeffdon Mar 10 2014, 08:41 PM
Car Candy!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=43032
I guess being German, you can be excused!
Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 10 2014, 08:57 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
I agree- on a Porche. But what about a Porsche?
Oh dammit. I guess I will go work on my Catarac now.
Sorry, Icouldn't help myself!
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 10 2014, 09:03 PM
L50E Adriatic Blue.
I decided after doing some samples that I liked the stock color very much.
my other options were a very bright almost neon green and Plumb Crazy. The wife didn't like the plumb crazy (i was surprised) and really liked the blue. It helped that it was the stock color.
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Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 10 2014, 09:04 PM
One advantage we have is that the cars are small- if you have a BIG car and a loud paint scheme it can look obnoxious. I've been looking at Laguna Seca Blue and saw it on an M3. It's very nice and with the right accent pieces can look damn sexy!
Posted by: '73-914kid Mar 10 2014, 09:11 PM
Any color blue looks killer on 914's... but I'm partial to Oslo blue 
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 10 2014, 09:16 PM
One advantage we have is that the cars are small- if you have a BIG car and a loud paint scheme it can look obnoxious. I've been looking at Laguna Seca Blue and saw it on an M3. It's very nice and with the right accent pieces can look damn sexy!
Nice! I looked at the S4 Audi blue for quite some time. very pretty. but, since my car is mostly glass, I didn't want to spend a lifetime sorting out every wrinkle.
Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 10 2014, 09:19 PM
That's kinda what I'm saying- your blue looks great! On a Ford Econoline, probably not so much...
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 10 2014, 09:32 PM
but on a 64 falcon with some black trim and on the hood, oh my...
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 10 2014, 09:35 PM
Black, because it just looks mean 
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Posted by: ConeDodger Mar 10 2014, 09:40 PM
Diamond Silver Metallic...
Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 10 2014, 10:16 PM
I like color. All colors that are in your face.
Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 10 2014, 10:22 PM
I like color. All colors that are in your face.
pretty...
Posted by: jcd914 Mar 10 2014, 10:25 PM
Majik Blue Pearl by House of Kolor
Jim
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 10 2014, 11:02 PM
When I was looking for my current car I wanted silver. But, as often happens, the color finds us and I ended up with Marathon Blue, which is an icy blue. I dislike the black bumpers used in 73-74 so I went with body color bumpers when the car was painted. I think it improves the visual proportions and makes the car look a little longer and sleeker.
Posted by: monkeyboy Mar 10 2014, 11:08 PM
Canary Yellow. 70's cars look good with wild colors. Mine is the brightest shade of yellow PPG had that didn't look neon to me.
Posted by: Jeffs9146 Mar 10 2014, 11:16 PM
Silver!! 
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Posted by: rsrguy3 Mar 11 2014, 05:25 AM
The obligatory 4 sports car colors of course. But these little cars really excel with all the skittles colors. Must be because its a child of the 70's. Taste the rainbow!
Posted by: falcor75 Mar 11 2014, 05:52 AM
I'm trying to decide on the new colour for my 914, learning towards silver or grey....or Cobolt blue....
Anyone got a comparison between the original silver and diamond silver, the diamond seems more grey which I like.... I think...doh!
Posted by: boxsterfan Mar 11 2014, 08:44 AM
Aubergine or blues (Alaska Blue, Adriatic Blue, Gemini Blue or Marathon Blue)!! I flip flop back and forth between liking these colors. Too bad aubergine and blue don't go well together as accent colors.
Aubergine pic (not my car):
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=199628 (post #8).
Posted by: bulitt Mar 11 2014, 09:57 AM
I like color. All colors that are in your face.
How come you left that one triangle window trim polished Mr. Rick?
Posted by: bulitt Mar 11 2014, 10:01 AM
Ferrari= Red
Viper= Black
Jag= Dark Green
Really love this color, or metallic pewter, 
Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 11 2014, 10:11 AM
Any orange or other groovy 70s color....
and black of coarse!
Posted by: bandjoey Mar 11 2014, 10:32 AM
Orange is faster than yellow! 
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Posted by: Porschef Mar 11 2014, 10:41 AM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
I agree- on a Porche. But what about a Porsche?
Oh dammit. I guess I will go work on my Catarac now.
I thought you had a Rincoln...
The only car that looks great in orange...
.maybe a 69-70 Mach1 comes close..
Posted by: Philip W. Mar 11 2014, 11:42 AM
Metallic Copper. Because that's how it came I don't know thats what I would have chosen if I'd had a.choice but I really like it and when it gets the full rustoration it will be metallic copper. But I really like Ricks black GT look, I would take either marathon blue or Adriatic blue. My next choice would be yellow, I already have a Speed yellow Boxster
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Posted by: soltino Mar 11 2014, 12:44 PM
Summer Yellow.
tino
Posted by: CptTripps Mar 11 2014, 01:31 PM
I like color. All colors that are in your face.
Ravenna green is my favorite.
I chose to go with "Concrete" over "Porsche Sport Grey" by a coin-flip. Hell...I still may go with PSG after-all. Nothing is final until the paint leaves the gun.
(I know...not a Porsche, but this is the color I chose.)
Posted by: badmiata Mar 11 2014, 03:36 PM
What about porsche macadamia metallic brown? I would love to see a Photoshop of a flared 914 in this color.
Posted by: Mike Fitton Mar 11 2014, 03:46 PM
Alaska Blue Metallic:
Posted by: GeorgeRud Mar 11 2014, 04:02 PM
Canary Yellow because it's supposedly the most visible color to brain dead, texting drivers!
Posted by: Ferg Mar 11 2014, 04:52 PM
Irish Green is top of my list.
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Posted by: dw914six Mar 11 2014, 05:03 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Porches should be light silver. Period.
I agree- on a Porche. But what about a Porsche?
Oh dammit. I guess I will go work on my Catarac now.
I thought you had a Rincoln...
The only car that looks great in orange...
.maybe a 69-70 Mach1 comes close..
Posted by: 7TPorsh Mar 11 2014, 05:46 PM
also Ithaca Verde...close to Viper Green
Posted by: orthobiz Mar 11 2014, 06:10 PM
Some of us may have our "favorite" color, but does it work on a 914? Very few cars look good in ANY color, so if you're a fan of yours (which you should be) tell us why. To keep it an original color is a great reason also, even if it isn't the most popular or even "fits" the design. Maybe we can all learn something about ourselves today...
Did you already post what color it is now AND what color it was from the factory?
Paul
Posted by: billh1963 Mar 11 2014, 06:22 PM
Marathon Blue is my absolute favorite. But, since I don't have one I'll choose Red!
Posted by: Garold Shaffer Mar 11 2014, 07:10 PM
Signal Orange with black stripes 
And what it will look like when finally do a 5 lug & flares 
Posted by: carr914 Mar 11 2014, 07:17 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: carr914 Mar 11 2014, 07:20 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: carr914 Mar 11 2014, 07:21 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: carr914 Mar 11 2014, 07:22 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: dlestep Mar 11 2014, 07:23 PM
I'm white because I am WASP, my lineage is Dutch/Welsh and...
...Oh, you are inquiring as to the color of my car.
That would be L80E.
Posted by: carr914 Mar 11 2014, 07:25 PM
Any Color Blue!
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 11 2014, 07:35 PM
Yeller's Faster...
Posted by: iamchappy Mar 11 2014, 07:47 PM
I think my favorite is Signal Yellow or Revena, but i still enjoy my Signal Orange..
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Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 11 2014, 07:48 PM
Posted by: 3d914 Mar 11 2014, 08:12 PM
As far as colors go, I can say that I think almost all of them look good on the 914.
What I find more challenging is coming up with interesting - yet good looking - color combinations. Thanks to whoever built the 914 Configurator, but this is a great tool for trying various combinations. Here's what I'm shooting for on my current build - Nepal Orange over a dark red.
Here's the same basic configuration in different colors: Marathon Blue over Alaska Blue.
Posted by: struckn Mar 11 2014, 08:29 PM
ZAMBEZI IS THE BEST ! 
And it's Fun to say "ZAMBEZI" say it you know you want to, and it feels good "ZAMBEZI" sounds like music, like Africa where wild animals live.
ZAMBEZI it makes people smile. 
Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Mar 12 2014, 06:52 AM
although many have said "Any Blue" it seems Olympic Blue - L51P, is left out,
Mine is that color and I doubt if I would pick it if it wasn't the stock color.
I mean it does look like a robins egg or maybe something that would be given at a boys baby shower.
But I am pretty sure I will repaint it that color when the time comes. 
Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2014, 08:05 AM
although many have said "Any Blue" it seems Olympic Blue - L51P, is left out,
Mine is that color and I doubt if I would pick it if it wasn't the stock color.
I mean it does look like a robins egg or maybe something that would be given at a boys baby shower.
But I am pretty sure I will repaint it that color when the time comes.
I like Olympic Blue. I think it would look really good with body color bumpers instead of black.
Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 12 2014, 08:09 AM
I think my original color is either Irish or Zambezi green- someone painted white over my sticker, but looking at the harder to reach places it's definetely a darker green. Mine's a 71... 
Posted by: Type 47 Mar 12 2014, 08:57 PM
There were so many great 914 colors. If I had eight 914's they would be in this order: Signal Orange, Summer Yellow, Black, Silver, Saturn Yellow (light green), Olympic Blue, Lime green, Laguna Blue.
No white, no red.
SO was the color of my 1st 914
Posted by: jrrhdmust Mar 14 2014, 12:55 PM
The car came to me as Olympic Blue, painted over by dark red, with silver doors and lots of rust.
I would take it Orange - I love that color, but since this is a budget restoration, it is going to be way hard to change the color of the whole car in all the nooks and crannies. Sooooo I am going Gloss Black....
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 14 2014, 01:15 PM
I've kind of fallen into green cars.
First car was an A4 in Cactus Green - I love that color!!!
Next was the 914 in Ravenna Green - A perfect 70's color!
Then it was a Mercedes 280C in two tone green with a green interior - Loved the look of that combo too...but on to a new, good, home.
Now I have a 356, it's Black, but I want to repaint it at some point to the stock Bali Blue.
I guess I like color, something different than black, white, silver or beige.
Posted by: mittelmotor Mar 14 2014, 03:36 PM
I think my two favorites are Ravenna Green and Signal Orange, but I like my Saturn Yellow…sort of a tennis ball yellow-green.
Posted by: mgp4591 Mar 14 2014, 07:27 PM
Yeller's Faster...
But are all Yellers created equal?
Posted by: carr914 Mar 14 2014, 07:29 PM
Any Color Blue!
As far as colors go, I can say that I think almost all of them look good on the 914.
What I find more challenging is coming up with interesting - yet good looking - color combinations. Thanks to whoever built the 914 Configurator, but this is a great tool for trying various combinations. Here's what I'm shooting for on my current build - Nepal Orange over a dark red.
Here's the same basic configuration in different colors: Marathon Blue over Alaska Blue.
Since the Visualiser is Based on my Blue Car, it must be mean that Blue is Best
Posted by: RazorbackFan78 Mar 15 2014, 07:07 AM
#1 on my respray list is Ipanema Brown (below) I don't think it's been done on a 914 yet. Followed closely by this yellow which I don't know the color code for and this red (Guards?)
http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/razorbackfan78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/01brownr8sdetroitSMALL_zpsb0c63be2.png.html
http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/razorbackfan78/media/rich9_zpsb0578f68.jpg.html
http://s1364.photobucket.com/user/razorbackfan78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1970_porsche_914-pic-29916_zpsf5851b86.jpeg.html
Posted by: spare time toys Mar 15 2014, 08:46 PM
Back in the day mine was a burgundy red only because the paint was free. They put an expiration date on paint at work and had a bunch they needed disposed of so what better place to use it than my car.
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