Orange Crush

Who can tell me why earlier 911 Porsches came with a red and a black key? I'm asking specifically about 1972 and 1973 911S cars.

Thank you!

racer

Red keys were "valet keys".. Back then I am not sure, but I guess RED didn't undue the glovebox whereas the Black would have undone all vehicle locks and the ignition. (there wasn't much for keys to do back then )

theiceman

doesn't the front trunk latch have a key slot in it too .. if it does I doubt it would have undone that either ( red )

racer

I know the 914s had a locking trunk latch/pull mechanism. Not sure if the 911's did but agree that if equipped, then the valet key would not have accessed the trunk lock either.

theiceman

if mine hadn't been hiding in the garage the last 4 months i would remember .. I am pretty sure I have locked that before ..

whalebird

Valet key. Only the Targa and Cabrio models have a locking trunk handle as they may be unattended while "open".

rusnak

My goodness me, love the orange metallic color.

david

You took the exact words out of my mouth...the orange metallic is gorgeous!

Orange Crush

Thank you for all your help. Much appreciated as are the kind comments about my Orange Crush. She is a Paint to Sample Turbo built in April of 1987. From what I've learned three were painted in metallic orange. Another 930 and a slope nose that's part of Richard Sloan's collection. The color is stunning and perfect for a Turbo.

You can see and learn more about this car at (click on Handbook 310): http://www.griotsgarage.com/category...+cover+cars.do