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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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Question Puple Porsche?

I have a 1973 US 911T that I swear was originally purple. Is this possible and if so how many were made?
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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Aubergine (paint code 025) is probably the color your referring to. It was a factory color available between '72 and '75.
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 09:54 PM
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Haven't seen any build figures based on the paint colors, unfortunately.
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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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Aubergine = eggplant in french, hence the colour
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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My dad's Aubergine '73 911E. Beautiful color, isn't it
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:26 PM
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love that color <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
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Old Nov 7, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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I have a 73 911S in Aubergine. I don't know the production numbers, but I beleive there were about 15 73 Carrera RS's in that color of 1580 cars made (maybe the percentages are about the same - not sure)
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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I have to admit, Aubergine is definitely unique! Don't see many of those around. You think they'll ever bring that color back?
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I don't think we'll see that color again but you Could Order your new Porsche in Aubergine in a paint to sample from the factory $$$$. It's a beautiful color that represents that early period well.
Nick your Dads car is a beauty,it Looks like it has a brown interior that works well with that color?
Cheers Bob
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 11:01 PM
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Purple Porsche ?

I happen to be checking on the Real 911 board and thought the topic related to my 964 color.
Another Purple is the 91 to 93 964 "Amethyst Metalic" - it is very close to the 73 but it is Metalic and has quite a glo in bright sun. I Have also seen a true Purple on an 02 Boxter, with a lite Green interior. I am a fan of the uncommon color Porsche. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />
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