Sunday, November 9, 2008

Body and Paint

I've scrounged through archived photos of lightweight racers from the past and these are five that have all of the compliments of a Rennsport that I am looking for with the versatility of a street car, as well.

I love the original 911R front oil cooler vents that took the place of the horn grilles and fog lights.  This look screams racer, but the turn off for me are the cheap turn signals.  I would love a happy medium with the grille absent and the original curved turn signal housing.  The yellow isn't bad, either, especially with black 'Porsche' lettering.
 The second photo shows one of Edmund Harris' T/R creations.  I love the period correct SWB front fenders with the flare add-ons over the rear wheels.  The color is playful, but not sure that it is convincing for street use; possibly without the racing numbers...  

The orange hood is a nice touch on the third picture.  I would love to see the orange throughout.  Orange is a color I am flirting with for my R tribute.  I am leaning toward orange with yellow 'Porsche' lettering side decals.

My son wants me to go red with a hint of orange.  More of a burnt sunset.  I live this idea with a ton of clear overtop.  The last picture has more of a true red.  I haven't counted out a tasteful racing stripe.  Possibly orange over the red...  




























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