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> Color Change: Good or Bad?
Bullethead
post Mar 30 2022, 11:29 AM
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In early 911 circles color change can be a viewed as a negative in most cases, but acceptable for a tribute or outlaw.

What's the consensus in 914 World? I'm nearing the paint stage for my 6 which was originally Safety Orange... but it's a GT replica build and there are some tempting paint choices.

Am I being too careful sticking with the OG paint color or could choosing something more personal affect future resale? Thanks for your replies.
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post Dec 31 2022, 05:56 PM
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fortunately all the original colours are now beyond the terms of fashion dictates and can be enjoyed by all - in their original splendour - and be regarded as charming.

i do remember a time with mine in the 90s where all i got was negative comments about the phoenix red and brown interior being so.........70s. and awful. "you need to paint it silver mate - and redo the farken interior, its like your sitting in s#$t!"

i used to just grin and bear it.

not a negative comment has been said for years now.
in fact young girls giggle and squeal when they see it out on the streets.
they love it. the brown interior is generally admired and nobody sees anything scatalogical in it anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

i say go with original color. its all part of the unique design charm.

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Bullethead   Color Change: Good or Bad?   Mar 30 2022, 11:29 AM
Cairo94507   I think it really depends on how you change the co...   Mar 30 2022, 12:27 PM
brant   I hate color changes.. I did one in the 80's.....   Mar 30 2022, 04:24 PM
Cairo94507   Hi Brant - I am curious as to why your color chang...   Apr 13 2022, 09:30 AM
brant   Hi Brant - I am curious as to why your color chan...   Apr 14 2022, 01:36 PM
mepstein   The hot rod builds are bringing strong money on ba...   Apr 13 2022, 10:59 AM
914werke   BAD~   Apr 14 2022, 12:17 PM
Bullethead   Love tangerine and sure was tempted, but gonna kee...   Apr 14 2022, 12:53 PM
Robarabian   I just "Color changed" back to the origi...   Apr 24 2022, 09:14 PM
davep   I would never do a color change again. You cannot ...   Apr 26 2022, 07:19 PM
windforfun   I would never do a color change again. You cannot...   Dec 31 2022, 11:17 AM
sixaddict   I feel your 911 comment tends to lead you to the a...   Jul 4 2022, 08:05 AM
ClayPerrine   I did a color change on my car. It was delphi gre...   Aug 26 2022, 11:09 AM
Bagpype   I did a color change on my car. It was delphi gr...   Dec 8 2022, 07:53 AM
Type 47   Just my opinion... If it is not bone stock, do wh...   Dec 18 2022, 09:41 PM
76-914   FWIW, for value sakes I'm sticking with the or...   Dec 19 2022, 10:15 AM
Bullethead   Started the thread because I was sorely tempted wi...   Dec 31 2022, 01:57 PM
Van B   I keep my P-cars painted original and then wrap it...   Dec 31 2022, 03:19 PM
StarBear   I keep my P-cars painted original and then wrap i...   Dec 31 2022, 03:36 PM
wonkipop   fortunately all the original colours are now beyon...   Dec 31 2022, 05:56 PM
mlindner   Original is nice but. Most of these cars need rust...   Apr 10 2023, 06:42 AM


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