Red Book being published again?

[77Targa0912]

Looking at Amazon and a few other sites it looks like the newest edition of the Red Book is going to be released this April or May for around $20-25.

[964TargaC2]

Thanks!

[Sicklyscott]

Sorry for the dumb question but what is a red book and why do we care?

[77Targa0912]

The Red Book has been said to be the best source for detailed data on Porsche chassis number, engines, and option codes over the years. If you are buying a used 911 Porsche or engine it is a great resource to have on hand.

[93nav]

Earlier versions may have a yellow cover?

They come up for sale for anywhere from $75 - $125 asking price.

Apparently there are errors. The same info is available at the end of PET parts manuals.




Example of a table of serial numbers.

[WPOZZZ]

That's awesome news! Too bad for the guys asking $$$ for their older editions.

Edit: I just pre-ordered a bunch of these as gifts.

[MattKellett]

Just received my copy from Amazon.

Fully updated and full of information, a great buy on Amazon at the moment for $17!!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

That's awesome news! Too bad for the guys asking $$$ for their older editions.

When I paint Degas and Lautrec repros it seems to have no impact on the original values.

Observe. Try and tell the difference. Dare you.

[gt3racerich]

Originally Posted by 93nav

Earlier versions may have a yellow cover?

They come up for sale for anywhere from $75 - $125 asking price.

Apparently there are errors. The same info is available at the end of PET parts manuals.




Example of a table of serial numbers.

I am trying to look up a car that is not listed.
If you look at the line for 911T US 9113100001-9113101252,
the car in question is a few digits higher then 9113101252. I don't want to list the VIN as it is not my car.
Is it just a clerical error in the book or? Any thoughts.
Thanks, Rich

[Doug-DBP]

Bob, maybe you should stick to 2 dancer paintings like Devas did and don't overcrowd it with 4.

[RSTarga]

Originally Posted by gt3racerich

I am trying to look up a car that is not listed.
If you look at the line for 911T US 9113100001-9113101252,
the car in question is a few digits higher then 9113101252. I don't want to list the VIN as it is not my car.
Is it just a clerical error in the book or? Any thoughts.
Thanks, Rich

Is it not a CIS?

[93nav]

Does this help? Direct from the Porsche's PET (look in the last pages). Don't ask me what the difference is between TE and TK because I have no clue. (K-Jetronic perhaps???)

Originally Posted by gt3racerich

I am trying to look up a car that is not listed.
If you look at the line for 911T US 9113100001-9113101252,
the car in question is a few digits higher then 9113101252. I don't want to list the VIN as it is not my car.
Is it just a clerical error in the book or? Any thoughts.
Thanks, Rich

Porsche Original Parts Catalogue - Porsche Cars North America

[gt3racerich]

Thanks guys. I am trying to determine if the car in question was originally a sporto or not.
The Red Book says the VIN's end at 9113101252 so the VIN in question ( lets say the VIN is 9113101260) does not exist?

Rich

[javadog]

For that sort of question, I'd suggest looking at the technical specs book for that year, not the Red Book.

Does the engine in the car have a type number for a sportomatic? Does the chassis have any of the modifications made for a sportomatic?

JR

[93nav]

Do you have the engine # and or the engine type? Engine type of 911.61 would be a sportomatic for the 'T'. Engine number is on a vertical web just the to right of the fan. Engine number would have a '9' in the 4th position. Type number (xxx/xx) would be forward of that on a horizontal surface.

Not sure if this is helping or making things more confusing.

Originally Posted by gt3racerich

Thanks guys. I am trying to determine if the car in question was originally a sporto or not.
The Red Book says the VIN's end at 9113101252 so the VIN in question ( lets say the VIN is 9113101260) does not exist?

Rich

[gt3racerich]

javadog and 93nav.
The engine # and type are correct for a sportomatic.
I just couldn't understand how the VIN for the car was higher then the highest VIN listed.
I appreciate your help. I was hoping that the car was not originally a sporto but that was wishful thinking.
Rich

[grizzfan]

My copy of the new Red Book arrived by UPS last evening.

Beautifully done for a paperback, but of the high quality trade variety. Lots of color photos.

I was able to solve a mystery on my '75 911 engine, #6451005, as I never got a consistent answer when I asked. It's a Carrera! Not sure of the significance of that as the S has the same specs for that year but a different band of serial numbers.

Tom