Whatīs the correct color code for a White 73īRS?

[1ricardo]

Dear Friends,

I would like to know whatīs the correct color code and name for a white 1973 Carrera RS, you know, the ones we see with the red/ blue and sometime green stripes and Carrera logo on the side

I always thought that the color was Grand Prix withe (908), but then I notice that the 908 Grand Prix white is a color from 74 - 96

So Whatīs the correct color code for this car?

Thanks

[Bob Kontak]

Code 131, Light Ivory.

There is also a 132 special order Ivory for 73 but not sure it is the RS color. Based on Redbook.

I can't confirm the Light Ivory is the right color either. This vid looks reasonable. AT least it gives you something to sniff around on.

[djpateman]

908 Grand Prix White is correct for the 1973 911RS; it was a special option just for the RS in 1973. 908-8-2 is the code found on the badge.
131 Light Ivory was a standard color option as well, 131-8-2 is the code often found on the badge. Less common than the 908 on the 911RS however.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by djpateman

908 Grand Prix White is correct for the 1973 911RS; it was a special option just for the RS in 1973. 908-8-2 is the code found on the badge.
131 Light Ivory was a standard color option as well, 131-8-2 is the code often found on the badge. Less common than the 908 on the 911RS however.

Thanks for that clarification.

I did read recently the "8" refers to the Porsche RS rather than the routine Porsche Factory"9"

2 is Glasurit.

[djpateman]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

I did read recently the "8" refers to the Porsche RS rather than the routine Porsche Factory"9"

No, it is a different paint facility. First seen in 1972, and generally with 131 light ivory & 022 bahia red plus a few others. The RS was not exclusively 8 since a significant portion were the factory 9.