maximus136

funy thing happened.....I was 99% the car was black originally....well it turns out is some kind of blue.....the paint code is 335 and I cannot for the love of God find any reference to it.

Anyone has heard of this before>>

Mark Salvetti

If you haven't already, check out this website with info on colors: https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessor...ourcharts911g/

According to the color chart I downloaded there, 335 is Gemini Metallic, but it also says the color was 1974 and 1975 only.

Mark

maximus136

Mark:
thank you for your response...funny my car is a july '72 model



you can clearly see the numbers.....what gives....

Mark Salvetti

I suspect that the color could have been a special order, but I think you'll need help from someone more expert on the early cars. Have you tried the Early S Registry?

That color chart could have been wrong as well. If you Google Image Search "Gemini Blue Porsche" you'll find photos of 1972 and 1973 911's in that color.

Mark

Speedster911

Another option - they made a mistake when they stamped your tag.

For MY 72, Paint # 325 is Albert Blue, they had a metallic blue for 72, #324- special color. Also for 72 paint # 330 Gemini Blue Metallic- special color. Special color signifying a " stock" color but you had to pay extra for it.

I'll bet you can find traces of the original color under the dash or under rear seats.

maximus136

tks I did is light blue.....just like gemini

r911

strange - you have code 335 but in 1972

Here is a quote from the luminary Warren Hall:
There are two different paint codes for Gemini Metallic Blue:

1972 - 73 ... Metallic Gemini == 330

1974 onwards ... Gemini Metallic == 335

Speedster911

Was the paint under the tag blue or black?

If black, perhaps paint tag a reproduction - They stamped it incorrectly when they paint shop replaced? I know that's just a wild guess,.

maximus136

just to give you a little insight on why I don't think that's possible.....the car was painted black throughly.......if you're gonna do something like that then you put a plaque with black color number on it..............the car is now in El Salvador and has been on a farm for the last 20 yrs.......I really don't think anyone had an idea of what we are talking about here......and the plaque looks original in its wear and tear..............

maximus136

underneath the little plaque it was original blue

Speedster911

Curious if you have or are requesting a COA for the car?

Was this a US market car? If not, wonder if ROW / South America had paint code 335 before the US market.

r911

get some color chips and put them next to that color patch - then photo & post

Gemini has some purple in it and is metallic - it is also the best color

maximus136

I already ordered the COA it is an american market car for sure....we'll see the COA will solve the mistery!!

Speedster911

This is when you wish a car could talk and reveal it's secrets. Good luck, would be very cool if it was the first 335 code car. Keep us posted.

Speedster911

Curious as to what the COA revealed?