“Don’t be shy about compliments.” This color divides opinion—but in a positive way. Rarely have I received as many “thumbs up” and compliments in a Porsche as I have for this L253 Light Green—or Birch Green, as it’s known in English.
The video linked below shows the development and specifics of this wonderfully intense color, which was introduced in 1973 for the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROC and then became a standard paint option for the 911 G-model in 1974 and 1975.
According to my research, L253 Light Green was not re-released by Porsche as a custom color (PTS) until 2011.
Not least because the color was approved for the final model years of the 997, only a very small number of Porsche 997s were painted in this color.
Based on my online research, I am aware of only three other 997 GT3s (including RS and RS 4.0) besides my own 997 4S Cabriolet.
The likelihood of encountering another 997 Cabriolet in L253 Light Green anywhere in the world is extremely low.
According to Rennbow.org, L253 Light Green is one of the rarest Porsche paint colors of all time.
Enough about this wonderful color—below you’ll find the features and other key specifications for the 997 4S Cabriolet:
Porsche 997 4S Cabriolet 116,716
Model Year 2012
manual transmission
PTS color Light Green L253
First delivery: Sweden (country code C09)
Custom features:
L176 Sport Exhaust System
L342 Heated Seats
L603 Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering lights
L635 Parking Assistant
L640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
L672 PCM3
M844 Multifunction Steering Wheel
M870 Universal Audio Interface
CDC Door Handles in Piano Black
CEF LED Door Handle Light
CGJ Sport Chrono Clock, White
CMD Center Console, Piano Black
CMF PCM Front and Climate Control Panel, Piano Black
CMG Switch Panel, Piano Black, including black-painted defroster vents with leather-wrapped slats
CMP Instrument Panel Trim, Piano Black
CMR Seat Belt Outlet, Piano Black
CMX Switch Console, Black
CXX Defroster Trim, Leather
XFJ Instruments, white
XMP Leather Sun Visors
XSC Porsche Emblem Headrests
XUB Spray Nozzles in Body Color
About the history of the 997 4S Cabriolet:
2 private owners in Sweden
First registered by Porsche Sweden in July 2011 for resale.
- Owned by a private owner in Sweden from July 2012 to January 2013
- Privately owned in Sweden from January 2013 to July 2019
- Owner from October 2019 to present in Germany
Confirmed by Carfax in Sweden: registered only from June/July through August each year between 2013 and 2019.
In addition, Carfax confirmed four annual vehicle inspections between 2016 and 2019, which document the low mileage at the time.
July 16, 2016 at 25,943 km
June 1, 2017 at 27,081 km
June 28, 2018 at 27,494 KM
June 29, 2019 at 28,148 km
I’ll be happy to provide the Carfax report upon request.
Service History / Maintenance
August 28, 2013 at 25,283 km
August 2, 2019 at 28,420 km
November 4, 2021 at 47,126 KM
May 14, 2024 at 62,394 km
May 20, 2026 at 76,724 km
Unfortunately, additional service visits and work performed between 2013 and 2019 at the Porsche Center Boras were not recorded in Porsche’s dealership service history and cannot be verified.
Last maintenance performed by Porsche specialist Auto Ahrens on May 20, 2026
All brake rotors and pads were replaced in October 2025.
Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs (-25 mm) were installed.
The vehicle retains its original paint except for the rear bumper. In July 2024, the rear bumper trim was replaced. This was due to a minor low-speed collision with a metal park bench while backing up. The PU trim had a crack and had to be replaced. No other parts were damaged. A cost estimate from the repair shop and photos of the damage are on file.
Otherwise, the vehicle is entirely in its original paint, which was recently refinished—that is, polished and treated with a graphene sealant.
Since 2013, the vehicle has been used exclusively as a fair-weather car.
While in my possession, it was primarily used for vacation trips—especially to the Alps—for leisurely drives on country roads, and for Porsche meetups.
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