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Posted by: R_u_dd Mar 13 2016, 08:38 PM
I've got the Blues
What's your favorite color for the Porscheru?
I've got it narrowed to these four with my favorite being Marathon Blue:
L96M http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_L96M_74.htm
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=109389
I love this 911 color but I don't know the paint code. If anyone can tell me what it is I would greatly appreciate it. It is similar to Marathon Blue Metallic.
I see this color called glacier or ice in some combinations.
L97B http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_L97B_76.htm
L96B http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_L96B_73.htm
L96E Gemini Blue Metallic
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=242561&hl=gemini
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors
http://www.p914.com/p914_paint.htm
And the winner is Honda B97M which is similar to metallic adriatic. We have just painted the interior- more pictures to follow.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=260642&view=findpost&p=2321132
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Posted by: RobW Mar 13 2016, 09:10 PM
I'm color blind but I voted anyway... you can't go wrong.. and you should do what YOU like... 
Posted by: RobW Mar 13 2016, 09:12 PM
The 911 might be polar silver. I had a 993 that color and it was basically silver with a bluish yellow tint... again, color blind.... 
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 13 2016, 09:47 PM
I vote for Olympic Blue. 
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Posted by: Gmanscott55 Mar 13 2016, 09:57 PM
I vote for Olympic Blue.
Mexico blue... Favorite
Posted by: Cracker Mar 13 2016, 10:10 PM
Alaska blue = brilliant! It just doesn't get any better...actually, that Gemini BM is quite nice too! 
Posted by: infraredcalvin Mar 13 2016, 10:16 PM
Mexico blue... Favorite
Posted by: pete000 Mar 13 2016, 10:34 PM
My favorite is Adriatic blue. 
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Posted by: Chris914n6 Mar 13 2016, 11:24 PM
I vote Lowenbrau blue 
Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 14 2016, 12:06 AM
My choice would be Adriatic Blue too, as long as you're going with a stock 914 color.
If it's a custom, I'd go Mexico Blue.
My $.02
Posted by: Cuda911 Mar 14 2016, 12:39 AM
My '73 is " '86 Earl Scheib Smurf Blue."
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Posted by: dlkawashima Mar 14 2016, 01:19 AM
Colors can change under different lighting conditions but the "real life" color of Marathon Blue Metallic actually has more blue in it than the picture you've got there.
Here's the same Marathon Blue car from a different angle:
Posted by: falcor75 Mar 14 2016, 01:26 AM
This is my favorite of all Porsche blues....Cobalt blue
Posted by: raynekat Mar 14 2016, 02:04 AM
Not a 914 color, but always have liked Dalmatian blue on the early 911's.
In certain lights, it almost appears to have some purple in it.
Posted by: xperu Mar 14 2016, 07:24 AM
I vote for Olympic Blue.
Yes!
Posted by: 1stworks Mar 14 2016, 07:28 AM
Voodoo Blue.......
Posted by: sb914 Mar 14 2016, 07:34 AM
My mettalic Adriatic 
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Mar 14 2016, 07:36 AM
I vote for Olympic Blue.
Mexico blue... Favorite
Bob
Posted by: 396 Mar 14 2016, 07:50 AM
I remember checking out and taking to the owner of the 916 at Laguna Seca in 1998. He was considering of selling it then....another could have should have moments similar to the GT that Seinfeld now owns.
Posted by: billh1963 Mar 14 2016, 08:36 AM
I love Marathon Blue...my favorite.
Like it so much I have '85 targa...it is a paint to sample (paint code L999) car that looks very close to Marathon!
Posted by: McMark Mar 14 2016, 08:44 AM
Marathon Blue!
Posted by: Ferg Mar 14 2016, 08:51 AM
Stock I would say Olympic
But for Porsche overall I am partial to Minerva blue. Best I can tell it came out in 76 making it extremely unlikely to be a custom order for a 914.
Here is my 924 in it, and Magnus has a 930 in it as well.
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Posted by: billh1963 Mar 14 2016, 09:21 AM
Magnus has a 930 in it as well.
If Magnus Walker likes it, it must be good!
Posted by: Ferg Mar 14 2016, 09:34 AM
Magnus has a 930 in it as well.
If Magnus Walker likes it, it must be good!
Damn skippy
Posted by: gereed75 Mar 14 2016, 09:44 AM
Marathon Blue!
Of the original colors listed, I like marathon. Of the original 914 blues, I do like Adriatic. And with no restrictions on choice it has to be Mexico blue. Check out a new Lamborghini color - bluchephos blue. Similar to Mexico or Voodoo with a bit of milk blended in -stunning
Posted by: puffinator Mar 14 2016, 10:35 AM
Glacier Blue - a little darker than Mexico Blue. A 72-73 911 color.
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 14 2016, 02:02 PM
I'm biased, but Bali Blue is my new favorite.
My 356 was originally this color, but the PO painted it black at some point.
I'm saving up pennies for Scotty to repaint it back to Bali Blue:
Posted by: sb914 Mar 14 2016, 02:14 PM
I'm biased, but Bali Blue is my new favorite.
My 356 was originally this color, but the PO painted it black at some point.
I'm saving up pennies for Scotty to repaint it back to Bali Blue:
Posted by: Ferg Mar 14 2016, 03:23 PM
My SC was Arrow Blue, certainly a top choice in my book.
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Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 14 2016, 03:58 PM
This photo seals the deal, as far as I'm concerned…..
Posted by: whitetwinturbo Mar 14 2016, 05:07 PM
............ had this tail-dragger ..... midnight blue which in 1989 was almost black
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Posted by: mepstein Mar 14 2016, 05:40 PM
I'm biased, but Bali Blue is my new favorite.
My 356 was originally this color, but the PO painted it black at some point.
I'm saving up pennies for Scotty to repaint it back to Bali Blue:
That car deserves a scotty b paint job.
Posted by: enf2232 Mar 14 2016, 05:47 PM
Alaska Blue. Color of our '73 VW 412 I learned to drive in.
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Posted by: R_u_dd Mar 14 2016, 09:00 PM
Colors can change under different lighting conditions but the "real life" color of Marathon Blue Metallic actually has more blue in it than the picture you've got there.
Here's the same Marathon Blue car from a different angle:
Wow, that is nice!!!!!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=278747&view=findpost&p=2315338
Posted by: JRust Mar 14 2016, 09:09 PM
Alaska Blue Metallic! I love that color
Posted by: R_u_dd Mar 15 2016, 01:30 PM
Need more pictures!
Posted by: billh1963 Mar 15 2016, 02:03 PM
My first Porsche (993 C4S in Turquoise Blue)
Regret selling it every day!
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 15 2016, 02:06 PM
Adriatic or Alaska with white interior ...
Posted by: VoPo914 Mar 15 2016, 02:54 PM
How about L50C Lagoon Blue!
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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 15 2016, 10:43 PM
Dark, dark, dark, blue. It's so dark blue, it actually looks black. 
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Posted by: boxsterfan Mar 16 2016, 09:25 AM
I'm biased towards Alaska Blue (but this pic was shot in the shade on a tired paint job).
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Posted by: mtn flyr Mar 16 2016, 06:23 PM
Ali Blue
Posted by: mtn flyr Mar 16 2016, 06:29 PM
Marathon Blue
Posted by: mtn flyr Mar 16 2016, 06:32 PM
One more..
Posted by: R_u_dd Mar 16 2016, 11:36 PM
Tomorrow is the big day to select the paint. It's got to be something similar to that ice blue 911. Alaska Blue is very nice, but the dark paint tends to make the 914 disappear. I think a 914 needs a bright color, and all small cars for that matter. I love Marathon Blue and Anacona Blue. Keep posting photos...
Posted by: Nutter965 Mar 17 2016, 04:11 AM
It has to be Midnight Blue ! going to paint my project car this colour to .....
Posted by: Cracker Mar 17 2016, 05:08 AM
You might consider my wife's Odyssey - real nice "light" blue. Is your car for your wife? It would be perfect then... 
PS: Also, below is another picture - you may not be able to see it but there IS ('cause its Alaska Blue) a 914 in it!
Seriously, enjoy whatever you choose and never look back!
T
Alaska Blue is very nice, but the dark paint tends to make the 914 disappear. I think a 914 needs a bright color, and all small cars for that matter.
Posted by: 914werke Mar 17 2016, 07:16 AM
Adriatic or Alaska with white interior ...
Adriatic Blue!
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 17 2016, 08:13 AM
I agree with Adriatic Blue with white interior too.
Local friend used to have one that was GREAT and it looked fantastic!
Posted by: Philip W. Mar 17 2016, 09:31 AM
This is my favorite of all Porsche blues....Cobalt blue
I've been looking at a couple 911 and a Cayman,one that is listed as Cobalt blue and much darker than the one pictured below,- one looks very light, this one looks more light . 911 is listed as lapis blue, the cayman as Cobalt, but they look the same - do they vary that much depending on lighting?
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Posted by: Gear Drive Mar 17 2016, 09:36 AM
Baltic Blue
OK, the car needs some work, but you get the idea. It is on the front burner now, getting a 3.0 mated to a 915 gearbox.
Color looks good in spite of sitting in a warehouse for 20 years plus and there is precious little rust.
Posted by: Gear Drive Mar 17 2016, 09:45 AM
Just for fun, take a look at this;
http://www.elferclassic.de/technik/farben/plack-blau.php
Hard to find any color Porsches dont look good in.
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Mar 17 2016, 10:49 AM
If you're powered by Subaru, what about Subaru WRB (world rally blue)?
Posted by: Ferg Mar 17 2016, 11:28 AM
Clean Anacona Blue on ebay right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-Base-Coupe-2-Door-/172136671241?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2814252809:g:Qr4AAOSwmmxW6gjU&item=172136671241
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Posted by: whitetwinturbo Mar 17 2016, 11:48 AM
........sadly, not mine 
Posted by: championgt1 Mar 17 2016, 12:39 PM
Posted by: R_u_dd Mar 27 2016, 04:37 PM
And the Winner is ...
Honda B97M found on 2000 and 2001 Honda and Accura. It's a pearl paint- voltage blue pearl. I know this is not what a purist would do, but my car is no longer stock, with a Subaru engine.
I am amazed at how much the color changes with the lighting. That's one reason it is so hard to pick a color. The colors look different on the net depending on the lighting. The color chips in the books at the store are pretty close, but then you still need to spray them out to compare colors. We sprayed in one, two and three coats and then put the clear coat over that to really see the color differences. The bottom colors are candy versions that I will use on the rockers. 
Here's some of the photos. The car is only painted on the inside. Also, the clear coat is not on yet; the clear coat really makes the colors pop. Notice the two tones, front and side, casting the light differently.
One more photo to show the difference in lighting and how much it changes to color. This photo does not really show the color very well. The previous photos, especially the first are the truest. 
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Here's my build thread writeup.[/url] showing before and after photos.
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