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jesse7flying
post Nov 9 2016, 03:25 PM
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I recently bought a 1971 1.7L 914 that was originally blue, but was repainted yellow at some point in the past. The paint is not in bad shape, but I'm not crazy about the shade and some needed body work will probably require a repaint. I'll probably stay with yellow, but I'm wondering if some of you folks could post a picture of your pride and joy painted in Canary Yellow L11E, or Sunflower (Summer) Yellow, L13K so I can see the differences between the two. I don't think my current yellow is either one of those shades. Thanks very much.
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post Nov 9 2016, 04:36 PM
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I don't have a pic,..But, I do like chrome yellow the best ???

if you have the 2016 calendar I would guess that car is chrome yellow...FM
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post Nov 9 2016, 05:33 PM
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Canary has a hint of green in it and Sunflower is a light color. I like Chrome the best as well, it looks like it has a little flourescense in it.
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post Nov 9 2016, 06:29 PM
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Jesse,
This is L11E. The yellow "deepens" in lower light conditions which is why I have included trunk photos.
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post Nov 9 2016, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(jesse7flying @ Nov 9 2016, 01:25 PM) *

I recently bought a 1971 1.7L 914 that was originally blue, but was repainted yellow at some point in the past. The paint is not in bad shape, but I'm not crazy about the shade and some needed body work will probably require a repaint. I'll probably stay with yellow, but I'm wondering if some of you folks could post a picture of your pride and joy painted in Canary Yellow L11E, or Sunflower (Summer) Yellow, L13K so I can see the differences between the two. I don't think my current yellow is either one of those shades. Thanks very much.
Jesse



Check out the P914 site. It has all the colors for each model year and some sample pictures: http://www.p914.com/p914_paint_71.htm
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post Nov 9 2016, 07:09 PM
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Here is a pic of my '73 in Sunflower Yellow. The sun washes it out a bit, but it's a very pale yellow anyway. Almost pastel, and not very vibrant, but I've warmed up to it.

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post Nov 9 2016, 07:24 PM
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Canary yellow repainted in the early 80s.Attached Image
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post Nov 10 2016, 11:36 AM
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Sunflower yellow 1975 L13K code.


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post Nov 10 2016, 11:51 AM
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Nice yellow cars!

IF you don't want to go stock (and I do believe in stock), Audi has a very nice Imola yellow
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post Nov 10 2016, 01:18 PM
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This tool is priceless....

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post Nov 10 2016, 01:39 PM
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My "other" pride and joy, in Canary Yellow

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post Nov 10 2016, 02:11 PM
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Wow guys, fabulous looking cars! Please keep them coming. I'm still considering going back to the original blue, but I've always had a soft spot in my heart for yellow, ever since I got my first Porsche, a '66 912 in Champagne Yellow. If I were going for a concourse 914, I might be more tempted to go back to blue, but this is going to be a weekend fun driver, hopefully, so I'm more inclined to find the right shade of yellow and go with it.
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post Nov 10 2016, 03:00 PM
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post Nov 10 2016, 03:20 PM
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NOT an original Porsche color:


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post Nov 12 2016, 07:50 PM
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Saturn Yellow also called Chrome Yellow (L-13M) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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Saturn Yellow also called Chrome Yellow (L-13M) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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(3) Yellows
70 Canary Yellow (front)
73-4 Sunflower Yellow (middle)
74 Chrome Yellow or Saturn Yellow (in the garage)

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post Nov 13 2016, 11:20 AM
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Thanks TBJ, that was the money shot right there! Exactly what I needed. Problem is, I like them all!
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post Nov 13 2016, 12:49 PM
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post Nov 13 2016, 01:33 PM
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My yellow was listed as viper yellow w pearl, I think the original color was L13K. Attached Image
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