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Which color please (911 2.4T 1972) ?
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My name is Lionel, and I come from France. I don't speak english very well, but I hope you'll understand what I mean ...  So, quickly ... I've a 911 carrera 3.0 Coupé 1977 (never sold in US), Diamant green 266 a Speedster 3.2 1989 widebody grey and I've just bought yesterday a 911 2.4T (from US) coupé 1972 My question is about this 2.4T It has been repainted in another color, red, but I don't think it's the bahia red ... maybe Rose Red (or Fraise or strawberry ...), 024 I show you few fotos  Tell me what you think about this color ... and if you could post other fotos of the samecolor, it woild be very nice  Best regards. Lionel     
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To me, the color is just OK. If it were me and I were on the path to restoring the car, I would repaint it the original color. But that's just how I am.
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09-01-2009, 12:04 PM
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It could be India red or Guards red, but it is not Rose red.
What is the original color code on the badge?
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the original color seems to be yellow
in fact, it has been repainted in red 20 years ago, and another time 2 years ago, in the same color red do you have fotos of 911s in india red or guards red please ? (and color code) |
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That looks very similar to my car, which I believe is the pre-cursor to what we all know as guards red. It's more of a cherry red, and kind of reminds me of 60s American cars, particularly Mustangs. Mine was originally 018, tangerine, and was repainted by a previous owner, so I have no idea where he got the colour from.
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you don't know where I can find the color codes with fotos of cars ?
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Bring it back to its former glory
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 that's why I prefer ask somebody here who could have the same color I enjoy either yellow 911s, but my car has been repainted 2 years ago, so I will wait few years before changing the color, but when it will be necessary (rust ...) the new color will be the original yellow !!! 
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is there somebody who could show here fotos of 911s in India Red, Guards Red, and Fraise (strawberry) ?
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I always thought that Guards Red and India Red are the same color. The German is Indischrott which is literally India Red but is referred to in English brochures as Guards Red.
Your car looks like Bahia Red to me but lighting can make a big difference in photos. See this link. http://www.356-911.com/modelinfo/911colours/911colours7173.htm The pictures I have seen of fraise are more pink than red. See this one.... http://www.holtmotorsports.com/inventory/1987-Porsche-930-Slantnose-Coupe/051590 BTW I got these links from Googling "Porsche 911 fraise" Cheers, John |
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Yes John, I agree with you : Fraise is really pink
a friend of me has a Bahia Red, and "my red" seems to be more clear than its I'll take other fotos this week-end, when the will be at home !!! 
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the original color of my 2.4T is gold metallic
when the rust will come back, I'll repaint it in this beautyful color 
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Hi everybody
in fact, the color of my 2.4 is Indish Rot (Indian Red) I've done a "spectro" Lionel Last edited by Lionel; 11-24-2009 at 12:39 PM.. |
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Hi and welcome, Lionel! Beautiful car, in any color - but I am biased
. Do you see a paint number plate in the front door post of the left side of the car? If the plate is still present on your car, we can decode for sure.
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Lionel,
My 73 911t targa appears to have gone the exact same route as far as color change goes. It was originally gold metallic and then at some point the previous owner painted it the same color of red as yours. I'm looking forward to getting a new coat of paint on it and will most likely return it to the original color. best, Michael
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I usually do not care for mettallics especially on earlies, but that gold is very nice.My 71 is tangerine and it stays. S
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ooooh man that gold would be schweeeet!
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Bonjour! I have to say, that gold is pretty amazing looking on an early car. Definitely take it back to the original.
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1972 Porsche 911T 2.4
1968 Porsche 911 2.0
