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Posted by: Hydra May 7 2005, 03:56 AM

Hey all,
I've been doing some thinking, and it occurred to me that a metallic dark green (a la British Racing Green) might not look too bad on a 914, especially with a tan interior... Since the factory green colors aren't all that IMO, I'd like to see if any of you have painted your cars in a (non-factory) shade of dark metallic green, and if so, I would love to see how it turned out... Thanks!

Posted by: MecGen May 7 2005, 04:52 AM

Sorry no pic
But I have seen it done, British racing Green.
I liked it
Later
Joe

Posted by: michel richard May 7 2005, 05:18 AM

I posted this yesterday on another thread. Not British Racing Green by any stretch of the imagination, but it is green.



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Posted by: synthesisdv May 7 2005, 05:21 AM

all I got...


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Posted by: Leo Imperial May 7 2005, 05:37 AM

British Racing Green, Tan interior and a real wood dash...That would look hot.
I'm going to be making some wood dashes in the near future. PM me if your interested.
Going to try some exotiic woods.

Leo

Posted by: rich brennick May 7 2005, 06:03 AM

Heck, I can contribute to this thread:
This color is 88 Jaguar Racing Green; stock black interior, though.
Rich



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Posted by: Leo Imperial May 7 2005, 06:13 AM

That is nice!!!

Posted by: Gustl May 7 2005, 06:37 AM

not my car, no tan interior but not too bad, I think
it's a kind of BMW green
I love the contrast with the gasburners




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Posted by: Gustl May 7 2005, 06:38 AM

even the wood dash looks good, IMHO



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Posted by: Gustl May 7 2005, 06:39 AM

white interior with black seats is not my taste though




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Posted by: mikelsr May 7 2005, 06:43 AM

Irish Green...



Tan interior

Posted by: Gustl May 7 2005, 07:15 AM

metallic green (8310)




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Posted by: Gustl May 7 2005, 07:20 AM

zambesi green (L64K)




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Posted by: tat2dphreak May 7 2005, 08:16 AM

QUOTE (Gustl @ May 7 2005, 07:39 AM)

white interior with black seats is not my taste though

the car IS very nice though!

Posted by: Travis Neff May 7 2005, 12:09 PM

There is a dark metallic green 914 with a tan interior here in AZ, saw it at an AX a few years ago. Sweet, sweet, sweet. I'll see if I can dig up a couple pics..

Posted by: McMark May 7 2005, 12:18 PM

Oak Green Metallic is a great dark green metallic. And it's even original Porsche color.

Posted by: andys May 7 2005, 12:23 PM

The day I brought my '75 to it's new home after sitting in the PO's garage for some 15+ years....notice the thick coat of dirt. It actually cleaned up quite nicely. NO rust; perfect interior. Blocks under the tires were because the plastic door latch actuators both broke and I couldn't get inside the car to set the hand brake until AAA came. I know, bad photo.

Andy


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Posted by: MattR May 7 2005, 12:26 PM

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Posted by: Brent May 7 2005, 06:24 PM

One I posted for Aaron once.


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Posted by: Mueller May 7 2005, 06:33 PM

still not sure what green I'm going to repaint my car in......



eBay has this British Racing Green for $35 a gallon




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Posted by: Hydra May 9 2005, 04:16 AM

Great pics guys,
I like the '88 jaguar racing green Rich submitted, the car looks great with black interior.
The black/white interior never was my cup of tea, but i have to admit it looks really neat on this car.
thank you all for your input.
keep'em coming...
Nick

Posted by: sechszylinder May 9 2005, 06:00 AM

QUOTE (rich brennick @ May 7 2005, 04:03 AM)

Heck, I can contribute to this thread: This color is 88 Jaguar Racing Green; stock black interior, though. Rich

Hello Rick,

that looks absolutely incredible !!

Can you post some more pics of your car ?

Best greetings from berlin


Benno

Posted by: redshift May 9 2005, 06:03 AM

lmao

The only way a wooden dash would look 'hot' in a 914 is on fire.


M

Posted by: michel richard May 9 2005, 06:27 AM

Posted by: anderssj May 9 2005, 02:35 PM

Irish green, tan interior. Also tan basket weave on the dash . . . .


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Posted by: Hydra May 9 2005, 03:02 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ May 9 2005, 04:03 AM)

lmao The only way a wooden dash would look 'hot' in a 914 is on fire. M

I'm sorry Leo but

Posted by: mike_the_man May 9 2005, 03:56 PM

I dunno, I think the right type of wood would look really nice. I'm certainly interested to see what you come up with Leo.

I really like the Irish Green, been thinking about repainting my car that colour.

Posted by: crash914 May 9 2005, 05:36 PM

You can see a little of the color here.....overall not bad...

I have boston green on my BMW and like it best...


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Posted by: Lou W May 9 2005, 06:09 PM

I had a brother-in-law who had a 914 painted a dark green metalic with tan interior, absolutley beautiful. I wish I had pictures.

Posted by: cametal May 9 2005, 07:03 PM

Not to hijack this thread ..............but, any pics of Viper green.
While were looking at greens I thought I would ask.


michel richard, What color green is the car in your picture

Posted by: Gustl May 9 2005, 10:39 PM

Viper Green Metallic (L96N)

Posted by: rich brennick May 11 2005, 11:31 AM

Don't post much, but here are two others...
Thanks, Rich


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Posted by: rich brennick May 11 2005, 11:32 AM

and the second...


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Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik May 11 2005, 02:47 PM

Hi Rich,

Bet you don't have this picture? It's a beautiful green color.

tom


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Posted by: jhs914 May 11 2005, 03:06 PM

Color is from a 1980 VW Scirrocco, metallic green (by PO). Interior is tan. Unfortunately the car was flooded during Hurricane Ivan and is out of commission.


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Posted by: rick 918-S May 11 2005, 03:12 PM

QUOTE (michel richard @ May 7 2005, 03:18 AM)

I posted this yesterday on another thread. Not British Racing Green by any stretch of the imagination, but it is green.

Sheeezus! I just sh!# myself! Dang! What's the paint code on that luvly! It would be coool! with the plaid from the Viper Green car!

Posted by: Hydra May 11 2005, 03:17 PM

Rich, that is one sexy car
I love the color, the flares and the quad exhaust....
My mind is set...
thanks for the pics, if there are any more available, post them please.

Nick

Posted by: rich brennick May 11 2005, 04:51 PM

Thanks Hydra and good luck. Watch out for BRG colors- they can have many variants from lighter to darker depending on the British maker.

Tom, thanks for a great memory; hope to be there again this year; our shirts are embroidered: " No Replacementfor Displacement

Ollah: Love the "Money Shot" avatar!!!!!!

Thanks again,
Rich

Posted by: rich brennick May 11 2005, 05:03 PM

OT Sortof: I do like the color;
Here's the latest being put together- 1st pic up on the 'net.
82 VW Jetta Coupe Turbo Diesel painted same color w/ stock tan cloth interior.
Should get me close to 50 MPG.....



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