The link I have provided gives the color codes for various 914 years. On my COA it states the color for my '72 /6 is a Gemini Metalic Blue code /86
When checking on the link I find the code is given as L96E for that color. What is going on here?

http://p914.com/p914_paint-6-1972.htm

well, that's a little confusing ...

there were 2 types of colour code, the "VW-Code" and the "Porsche-Code"

the VW-Code is the Lxxx Code - gemini blue metallic = L96E
the Porsche-Code is the xx10 Code - gemini blue metallic = 8610

all 914-4 used the "VW-Code"

most 914-6 used the "Porsche-Code"
all MY'70
most MY'71 - up to around VIN 9141430400

all later 914-6 used the "VW-Code"

Gustl

Btw. we have a nice color listing page here on the world:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors

Andy

hey Andy - you shouldn't use this smily

it's mine






























Gustl

This is confusing since the Euro '72/ 6 I own has the VW in the 914-6 Script. Am I correct in assuming that both color codes 8610 and L96E will be identical Gemini metallic paint? Thanks Karl

I think the 72 6's were stamped with the vw code. That explains that, but since its a 6, the COA will show the porsche code. (If im wrong, be sure to correct me). I think the colors are still the same though.

No, this is not confusing as *ALL* european 914/6 had the VW in the script.

The badge has nothing to do with the color codes ...
Andy

What is more interesting, and important is: what is stamped on your Karmann badge?? Color code printed on the COA depend on who is preparing it. Quite often they use the xxV9 code, and that was NEVER used on the Karmann badge!

And on the Karmann badge on the car says E96L

please tell me it's a typo
it should be L96E

Wolfgang I'm certain you are correct have not had time to take a picture to verify. Karl

The letters are hard to read but your sequence of letters is correct.

hmmmm .... I can't see any letter on this Karmann badge

but I absolutely trust your eyes

thanks for checking

Gustl