color and value
 

re recent threads on color, would my car bring a premium for unusual color (garnet red metallic), all other things equal?

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Hard question. But not in my world when the car is modded and not a hot color compared to the blue, green and yellows but opinions are like belly buttons - everyone has one.

FS: 1986 911 Carrera Targa $24,500 - Rennlist Discussion Forums

Nice car though, but lose the cock tail :)

I don't think garnet red is a plus. Not a negative - but people are not going to pay extra for it.

The decal and ducktail are going to be of selective appeal.

I'm seeing condition trumping color and mileage. That is a neat color though, cool car for sure.

As a Duck I gotta say those USC colors definitely detract from the value ...

Garnet with burgundy are both good colors, but paired may be too much for many buyers, who would prefer a contrasting interior color such as beige our black.

I'd appreciate opinions on this color interior in a silver car. Too much of a red explosion? Would you vote plus or minus on desirability/value? Thanks!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1433937560.jpg

I think the bright red interior on a silver car is an awesome combo.

Color preferences change with the times. In 'austere' times, people prefer austere colors.

In the 80s and most of the 90s, owners painted their Conda/Viper/Tangerine/yellow 911s black or white. Even red.

Porsche made a conscious effort to bring back interesting colors with the 993 introduction.

Now, look at the new GT3RS press car - it's purple!

"Citrus colors" bring a 20% premium on early 911s now. Rare or paint to sample, maybe up to 40%.

Interiors are a bit less consistent, but red interior with black or silver paint is going to be huge for a subset of buyers.

The Garnet car appears to have a matching Garnet interior. I'd say that's probably extremely attractive in person, and I'd call it at +10% to average market value.

BTW, according to our show, Audi is offering some recycled Porsche colors on the S3 - for only +$18K(!) for the whole package.

https://youtu.be/fOdW5bpZ8Rg

Speaking of unusual color combos and value, this one was just re-listed. It was on eBay all last week with a starting bid of $55K and no bids. Guess they're trying the BIN method. Another car that might be "gotta have" for a small segment of the market. But quite the opposite of outlandish. My wife called it the "Cadillac Porsche"
Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 2 Door | eBay

That appears to be an 80s Porsche color called 'White Gold Metallic.'

Paint to Sample (Linen Metallic) But looks almost the same.

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Here's one that probably seemed like a great idea - at the time. The chrome wheels are a nice touch as well.
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6, - Cars.com

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"In a sea of Guards Red this is a beacon of sunlight"

I don't hate it, but I'd like it more without the cashmere center vent...

I remember a red 930 & burgundy 67S w/ green interior.... they were to die for....... The odder the better on the must have models creates additional value.......

Sounds like euro color combos happening in the 80s.
Heard of a guy buying new Corvettes in these contrasting colors to ship overseas. Was told the factory required payment to actually build the car.
I have two 73.5 cars which were black and tan interior when new but both were changed to black probably in the 80s. I did a few myself. Wish they were both the original colors now.

I think it looks awesome! Vents should be black though.

I have had people hunt me down after I parked to offer to buy my Garnet Red 930. This color is unique in person - sometimes reddish, sometimes brownish, sometimes purple-ish. I doubt that would happen if it were Guards, Black or White. Who knows what the premium would be, but I think it would certainly sell fast.