944-LT1

Hey Fellas. I was wondering what you guys might think this collection of catalogs is worth?

I found the 2 Color and Materials catalogs as well as 11 others in the "attic" of a Porsche dealership that was closed in 2003. The Materials catalogs together encompass all Porsche cars from the 356 to the Boxster/996 and has REAL swatches of carpet, seat and upholstery vinyls/leather, paint chips from the 356s, 911s, 914s all the way up to the 996. As you can see in the pictures, the two materials catalogs are very large. There are also notes, letters and supplements added as the years progressed from the 60's. I think as soon as the dealership received a new catalog from Porsche, they added it to these two catalogs instead of keeping them separate.

As well, there's 911 and 912 (and their variants 911T, E, S) manuals in great condition that show detailed diagrams as well as part numbers and parts notes.

As far as I can tell and through my research, none are Stoddard reproductions.

Edgy01

Usually you can get an idea of the value of such things by going to completed auctions within eBay.

The more usual things are factory workshop manuals. For example, I sold my earlier 911 factory workshop manuals several years ago for several hundred dollars.

This type of thing is not as much in demand as workshop manuals. However, there is much historical interest in these things by concours officials in that it shows options and fabrics and colors--which can be compared to restored cars.

If you were in the LA area you could bring the entire lot to the Porsche memorabilia and manual sale which is held annually near LAX. It's a popular place for collectors to congregate and get you top dollar.

dave292

I would ask Charlie Derwhite at derwhites356literature. You can also find him on the 356registry.com.
He is the guru of all things Porsche literature not only 356 and he's honest.
Best

jcnesq

Great idea, Charlie is the man. http://derwhites356literature.com/

My guess is that some of that stuff has potentially a lot of value, especially the sample books. Also agree taking it to the annual Lit meet (February each year) would be the best place to sell it.