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Posted by: gms Aug 15 2016, 02:33 PM

While at the Garold 914 Fest I noticed that he had a Sepia Brown 914. It has the 98 color code which means paint to Porsche color.
I have never seen one before and I hope someone will take on the project to restore it because I am thinking it might be worth it.

Posted by: gms Aug 15 2016, 02:38 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=221954

OK maybe there are others

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 15 2016, 02:43 PM

It is a 73 2.0L with the all the options. I can get some better pictures tomorrow, it's pouring rain here now. These are pictures from when I picked it up. Make no mistake it is rough.



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Posted by: Vapor_locked Aug 15 2016, 03:06 PM

I haven't been able to stop thinking about how cool this car is and could be again, unfortunately, it's beyond my financial capabilities @ the moment - but I too believe this one is worth the effort!!!

Posted by: billh1963 Aug 15 2016, 04:21 PM

Cool! That would match my '72 911 Scotty is working on!

Posted by: theleschyouknow Aug 15 2016, 04:57 PM

that is a cool color
the karman plate has been painted over so I would imagine it's been repainted at sometime -whether original or not who knows
hopefully someone can save it


cjl

Posted by: Vapor_locked Aug 15 2016, 05:43 PM

There was some discussion about this on Saturday during the bbq. It no doubt has been painted, as you noted the tag was sprayed over - but the inside of the trunks, as well as some spots on the body (where the poor respray had chipped away) revealed what I personally believe is the original paint - thats what led to the checking of the paint tag.

But, it really boiled down to - how many cars have you ever seen color changed TO sepia from another color? I've seen plenty changed from sepia to something else! not saying it couldn't have happend, but....

Someone should do this car justice, I would love to be able to take this on as a project, but it isn't in the cards for me right now - if it was, I'd have to try to talk Garold out of his 'office chairs' as I think they'd fit the car perfectly!

Posted by: theleschyouknow Aug 15 2016, 06:03 PM

ha! agreed I figured it had been discussed
if I ever have the means and opportunity I can't promise I wouldn't the go sepia brown route - it'd look cool with joe at series9's yellow ATS's on it!


cjl

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 15 2016, 08:47 PM

My very first 914 - '73 2.0 Appearance group car Sepia Brown with brown interior. Terrific car. Bought it new.

Posted by: colingreene Aug 15 2016, 11:29 PM

I once saw a 914-6 painted that brown. it originally was irish green.
I wanted to excavate my arteries with a stick it was so bad.

Posted by: designerguy90 Aug 16 2016, 11:05 AM

It was a sweet car to crawl around in Garold that's for sure!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 29 2016, 02:03 PM

Took some time today to take some pictures. I am shocked at how nice the longs look. Just might make a project for someone No doubt that it will need a ton of work, but it is a 73 2.0L with paint to order paint job.

And before anyone says, yes I know I have a sickness. I just can't help myself.


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Posted by: dlee6204 Aug 29 2016, 02:40 PM

I wish we lived closer Garold, I'd be picking up a lot more projects.

Posted by: zach914v8 Aug 29 2016, 02:46 PM

That was the color of my car before I painted it. We used to called it the poopsicle.

Posted by: Vapor_locked Aug 29 2016, 04:15 PM

That's about what I figured it'd look like underneath, but you're right Garold, the longs are not what I would've expected - the jack points even look nice!

I've seen much, much worse saved, and not even being original 2.0ltrs!! Of course it's a big project, requiring a full blown resto, but I believe it deserves it - As much as I like the brown, thank God it wasn't aubergine, or ice green met. - It would've been in my garage already!!!!!

Posted by: SixerJ Aug 30 2016, 11:40 AM

I had a Triumph Spitfire that colour once, Triumph Russet Brown. Otherwise known as Dog S*it Brown & and was equally as rusty

I wonder if the strike prone British Unions in the 70's did an exchange trip to Germany to teach them how to build in rust from the get go?

Posted by: 914forme Aug 30 2016, 01:07 PM

original owner thought process more than likely after a few

Owner: I want to order a 914
Friend: They rust on there way over on the boat.
Owner: Special order the paint in rust brown.
Friend: Great Idea

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 30 2016, 01:09 PM

I don't know, I like the color. Think it is very 70s

Posted by: 914forme Aug 30 2016, 01:17 PM

,very 70s. Friend had a Pinto Wagon in very similar color, we called it the Turd.

Posted by: apexhound Apr 8 2023, 05:19 PM

Even though the 1973 914 2.0 is my favorite driver from the 70’s; Three letters come to mind when taking in the sheer volume of raw exposed decomposing iron… DTB

Posted by: 914rrr Feb 6 2024, 11:14 AM

OK, for all you Sepia Brown haters out there. I have a new reference for that color...
"Ms. Brown M&M" Brown

Posted by: burton73 Feb 6 2024, 11:44 AM

My Sepia Brown 911 back in 1979

Bob B

Posted by: dstudeba Feb 6 2024, 11:58 AM

Wow, thread bump. Whatever happened to the original 914 that started this thread? @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=865

Posted by: 914werke Feb 6 2024, 12:29 PM

hate to be the voice of dissention but there are better colors & cars /in condition that could be restored.

Posted by: 914rrr Feb 6 2024, 01:24 PM

Resting peacefully in my garage awaiting my attention.
Outside possibility I may have to punt it as my living situtaion is switching to a pending house purchase that doesn't have a garage.

Posted by: dstudeba Feb 6 2024, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the answer and pic. But I have to ask, how ridiculously awesome does the house have to be that you would consider buying it without a garage?

Posted by: bkrantz Feb 6 2024, 08:21 PM

Does the paint match the rust or the rust match the paint?

Posted by: GaroldShaffer Feb 6 2024, 09:44 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=26128 it's still out there. Been bought and sold a few times. Actually, just sold again that not long ago. Click here ----> http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=360396

Posted by: targa72e Feb 6 2024, 10:12 PM

My first 911 was Sepia brown, I quickly repainted it yellow.

john

Posted by: windforfun Feb 6 2024, 10:13 PM

Posted by: 914rrr Feb 7 2024, 11:46 AM

Pretty awesome, at least from an immediate positive equity perspective. Seller accepted our low ball offer on a sub $400k basement rancher w/ carport in an area of $1MM+ homes. Highly sought after neighborhood close to UT and downtown Knoxville. House renovation plans per the wife will keep me busy for a good while also includes enclosing the carport into a tandem 2 car garage w/ workshop. Backyard big enough for separate 4+ car garage, RV parking, etc. later.

Posted by: dstudeba Feb 7 2024, 12:47 PM

Oh nice! The thought of space for an additional 4 car garage down the road makes the carport bearable. Congrats on the house, Knoxville is a great area, UT is high on my son's list for school next year.

Posted by: 914rrr Feb 15 2024, 06:37 AM

More chocolate-ty goodness...including a new 2023 911 Targa 4 GTS finished in the same Sepia Brown (415) PTS paint!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLLTlUNeAfk

Posted by: 914rrr Feb 15 2024, 06:46 AM

If it's good enough for Jay Leno... 71 911T w/ OG Sepia Brown paint!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsc46vhB82A

Posted by: gandalf_025 Feb 15 2024, 09:59 AM

I had a brown 930 that was “Rosewood Metallic”..
It was a Company Car and they insisted it not be a flashy color.
I actually liked it and when I had it stripped and painted, I
considered different colors but I had it painted Rosewood again..

Posted by: 87m491 Feb 15 2024, 03:31 PM

Because nothing flashy at all about a wide hipped 930. Love it. My kind of place to work!