How many 1.7 Aubergine cars were made in 1971?, Just bought one..... Options

[Twystd1]

Hi fellas,

I was wondering if anyone knew about this color.

The exterior of the car is now painted green. The trunks are factory Aubergine over factory primer. As are the door jams and such.

No rust that I can see so far, cept a quarter size hole in the hell hole.

Jack points look perfect. Longs are perfect. Zip rust anywhere so far.

Shifter needs bushings. Came with Weterns and old tires. Seats and backpad are toasted.

1.7b runs pretty good. And the car came with all the tune up and mechanical receipts since 1986... Sweet...!!!!!

Also has the factory PORSCHE service card and folder for writing down what and when you did work to the car.

Since I am going to sell this car. Do you think the color will improve the value? Even though it's painted green now?

The car is Kali tagged till November next year.

I am trying to get a sense of price.

I was thinking 2500 bucks as is. or 3-35 hundred if I start putting time and parts into it.

I would appreciate your input.

Thanks,

Clayton

[Pat Garvey]

I've never seen a count of the various colors & don't know if any exists.

Check the Karmann plate for color code. Should read 98 or L98, for custom color. Apparently, there was no VW code for Aubergine, though the Porsche paint code was 4010 (pretty sure).

I'd repaint the exterior to aubergine, but that's just me. I love that color. I'd say to check the COA on the car, but they make so many mistakes & the cost is absurd these days. Karmann plate should tell the story.
Pat

[orthobiz]

Since I currently don't have a 914 and am in the market for one, I can tell you my own personal opinion regarding paint. I've been looking for a car in every crevice, nook, cranny of this wonderful cyberuniverse.

Personally, I prefer the car to be the original color, whether Zambezi green or gan-green. If I were buying a car, I would be highly suspicious of a repaint, especially one done for the benefit of the sale.

Saw one on eBay recently just painted, different-than-original color, but it looked like obvious bubbling on the sail panels from the pictures! Who knows what incipient rust is awaiting the next rain storm (or car washing).

Saw another on eBay recently where the seller said he specifically didn't repaint it, figuring the next guy would do it...I thought that reflected integrity.

Plus, if you paint it, the next person buying will probably always second guess how he would have done it differently.

Others may be able to tell you whether you can expect to get your money back out of it from their experiences. For me, leave it alone. I'll do it!

Paul