993 Turbo Speed Yellow

[jonny finance]

Howdy all.

Got in my my head to go back to old school air. Always was torn between my favorite colour for this particular model
Usually One of the dark blues, midnight or iris, black or artic being near the top.. However, Speed Yellow was and always will be top dog.

Appreciate tracking one down in this hue, coupled with further criteria needed (mint, low miles etc) could prove tricky. How tricky, I'm not sure?

Am I able to determine how many 993 tt's were supplied in Speed?? Or indeed other shades - I believe you can find this info on the more modern 911's, but am perplexed if this applies to the older stuff regarding records held??

Many thanks

[IMI A]

Have a chat with Lloyd Precious at DicK Lovett Swindon. They had a speed yellow 993 turbo I had a good look around. Its a good one. Was top money at circa £150-160k. At £120k I would have dealt. Don't think she sold.

[jonny finance]

Thanks IMI

Yes, I remember that one too. Was nice indeed.
Was first at Tewkesbury then Swindon Ferrari I think. As you say - big asking price

Any idea on breakdown of colours ???

[trantorman]

Hopefully the owner might be on here and be able to give an insight into the car?

[IMI A]

Sorry Jonny no idea on colours etc. I wouldn't have thought there would be too many C16 RHD 993 in SY. I know of a yellow turbo s at HWM but she's not as original as I'd personally like but at the right money worth a look buy the car not the dealer. HWM never going to sell her unless they get realistic about asking price which I doubt they will but maybe worth a call. May CV19 given them the short sharp jab they need to deal

[IMI A]

Just been look at 991.2 turbo s. Have you already sold your green one? Similar one in classifieds?

[diametric123]

How funny - I looked at it too (at £160,950)!

Here's the spec sheet (apologies for formatting):

Vehicle data
Displacement: Power output: Transmission: First reg.: Mileage:
Fuel:
Equipment
3600 cm3
300 kW / 408 HP
Manual
Apr 4, 1997 32,290 mi Petrol
Exterior colour: Speed yellow
Interior colour: Cashmere leather
Stock number: 516959 General inspection: New No. of previous owners: 3
• Porsche sound system
• Rear wiper
• Six-speed manual gearbox
• Third brake light
• Windscreen with graduated top tint
• Video Presentation Available on Request • 12 months Break down recovery
• 12 months Porsche approved warrenty
• Air conditioning
• Airbag driver and passenger
• Alarm system
• All wheel drive
• Automatic brake differential (ABD)
• Electric sunroof
• Electric windows
• Leather interior
• On-board computer

[Cheib]

jonny finance said:

Howdy all.

Got in my my head to go back to old school air. Always was torn between my favorite colour for this particular model
Usually One of the dark blues, midnight or iris, black or artic being near the top.. However, Speed Yellow was and always will be top dog.

Appreciate tracking one down in this hue, coupled with further criteria needed (mint, low miles etc) could prove tricky. How tricky, I'm not sure?

Am I able to determine how many 993 tt's were supplied in Speed?? Or indeed other shades - I believe you can find this info on the more modern 911's, but am perplexed if this applies to the older stuff regarding records held??

Many thanks

Low mileage yellow 993 Turbo you say ?

How about this. ? I’ll admit the window tints aren’t for everyone but it’s only done 745 miles.



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[jeremyc]

Cheib said:

Low mileage yellow 993 Turbo you say ?

How about this. ? I’ll admit the window tints aren’t for everyone but it’s only done 745 miles.



https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2020-au...

I'm not sure it's the windows that are the biggest issue ...

[Cheib]

jeremyc said:

Cheib said:

Low mileage yellow 993 Turbo you say ?

How about this. ? I’ll admit the window tints aren’t for everyone but it’s only done 745 miles.



https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2020-au...

I'm not sure it's the windows that are the biggest issue ...

He didn’t say anything about th interior I like the way whoever speeded it made it even worse by specifying wood in combination with that yellow leather.

[SRT Hellcat]

You could get it re trimmed. Some people might like it. Awful personally

[Orangecurry]

ay caramba!

I suppose it could have been worse - Yellow with Nephrite green interior...

[Adam B]

jeremyc said:

'm not sure it's the windows that are the biggest issue ...

christ on a bike

‘Special wish flat’ with a ‘special wish interior’. no happy ending there

[stewart rix]

I can understand why the windows were so heavily tinted

[Adam B]

stewart rix said:

I can understand why the windows were so heavily tinted

and why no one ever drove it

[harrykul]

I quite like the green interior, just needs a bit of black to break it up a bit. However, I've got form with bold interiors...

[Orangecurry]

harrykul said:

However, I've got form with bold interiors...

Can't argue with that.

[jonny finance]

IMI A said:

Just been look at 991.2 turbo s. Have you already sold your green one? Similar one in classifieds?

Yes, sad to see it go. Lost a few shilling but hey ho.... Fantastic car and not too many around like it (for good reason some might say)

[harrykul]

Orangecurry said:

Can't argue with that.

[Grantstown]

745 miles!

I’m no mechanic, but isn’t that going to need all the cylinders lubricating and the engine turned over slowly by hand before risking starting the thing up?

I agree with the sentiment on the interior though. Here was I thinking that yellow belts and dials were a bit fussy. How can anyone think, ‘Yeah I’m really chuffed with that decision!’