{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Do Special Porsche Colors Really Increase Happiness and Value w/ Justin Roeser","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/do-special-porsche-colors-really-increase-happiness-and-value-w-justin-roeser","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663816af21435d0012a2e8a3/e/693f083cf3a6f9e20ad0f04a/media.mp3","description":"In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek sit down with Justin Roeser, a filmmaker, writer, and one of the most respected voices in Porsche color history. Justin is best known for his work around Moonstone, one of the rarest and most emotional Porsche colors ever produced.This episode covers:• Why certain Porsche colors make owners happier long term• How color can affect resale value without turning cars into garage art• Moonstone’s origin story and why it failed when new• Why social media changed how Porsche buyers spec cars• Paint to Sample vs standard palette, what actually makes sense• Why the 996 and early Boxster are still huge value plays• Why original paint matters less than most people think• How to chase a rare color without getting burnedIf you care about driving your Porsche, loving your Porsche, and choosing a spec you will still enjoy in 10 or 20 years, this one is for you.Guest links:Justin Roeser Porsche Moonstone featurehttps://www.porsche.com/stories/dreams/moonstone-the-rare-porsche-colour/Moonstone film by Justin Roeserhttps://youtu.be/woL2wzourIM?si=0Z4Xw9JHRBxf_WJrJustin on Instagram33bosshogIf you post about this episode, tag him. He will share it.Check out Will’s YouTube channel for in depth Porsche ownership, driving impressions, and real world updates.Check out Derek’s YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine, for Porsche reviews, buyer advice, and long term ownership stories. 11afternine@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":90.0,"endTime":95.0,"type":"concept","title":"Porsche Colors","url":"/glossary/porsche-colors","quote":"In today's episode, we're going to be discussing with an expert one of our favorite topics, Porsche Colors.","canonicalId":"concept:porsche-colors","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Porsche Colors refers to the specific paint schemes and color options available for Porsche vehicles, often prized by collectors for their rarity and aesthetic appeal.","simplifiedExplanation":"Porsche Colors are the special paint choices you can get on Porsche cars. 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And it's the same color in their 70 plus years apart.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:356","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 356 is the company’s first production car, introduced in 1948. It set the foundation for Porsche’s later sports cars and is celebrated for its lightweight design and rear‑engine layout.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 356 was the first car made by Porsche, back in 1948. It’s a classic sports car that helped the brand become famous.","imageAttribution":"Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}},{"startTime":933.0,"endTime":948.0,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 959","url":"/cars/porsche/959","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Porsche_959_Dakar%2C_IAA_2017%2C_Frankfurt_%281Y7A2758%29.jpg","quote":"I had a 95993 Justin that was in ocean blue metallic and that was a color that was a dark dark blue. 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