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| FifthOrb |
 Jul 10 2021, 09:07 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 23-May 21 From: Babylon, NY Member No.: 25,573 Region Association: North East States  |
Hello all!
I recently purchased a 1973 Phoenix Red 914 2.0 and I would like to recover the seats. I researched a decent amount so far and know that 914Rubber makes good looking reproduction covers in a variety of classic Tartan colors. My questions at this point are; would tartan be “correct” for a 73, and if not, would it hurt the cars value? (I wouldn’t think so, but thought I should ask some experts) Additionally, what color tartan would your select if you had my car color? I’m leaning away from orange and more toward something like black & blue to add a bit of contrast but I would like some other opinions to help open my mind. Appreciate the help! -Craig |
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| mb911 |
Jul 10 2021, 10:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,599 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(FifthOrb @ Jul 10 2021, 07:07 AM)  Hello all! I recently purchased a 1973 Phoenix Red 914 2.0 and I would like to recover the seats. I researched a decent amount so far and know that 914Rubber makes good looking reproduction covers in a variety of classic Tartan colors. My questions at this point are; would tartan be “correct” for a 73, and if not, would it hurt the cars value? (I wouldn’t think so, but thought I should ask some experts) Additionally, what color tartan would your select if you had my car color? I’m leaning away from orange and more toward something like black & blue to add a bit of contrast but I would like some other opinions to help open my mind. Appreciate the help! -Craig I had the same thought.. I almost have considered the hounds tooth grayish white and black. I do not think it will drastically affect value |
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| mepstein |
Jul 10 2021, 11:37 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,956 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Just buy a core set of seats to recover
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jul 10 2021, 11:42 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,968 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Tartan was only correct for the 1975-6 cars. How it affects value depends on the buyer
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jul 10 2021, 01:26 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 8,968 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Double-double
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 10 2021, 01:53 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,010 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Tartan is cool. The seats slide out. If you are worried about resale just get a second set of seats. The orange looks cool with a black back pad and carpet.
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