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Old 07-25-2003, 03:21 PM
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The paint number/interior code is as follows:
473 474 490 533 650 for an 88 Coupe.
Would that be Guards Red or India Red?
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Old 07-25-2003, 07:59 PM
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James-
Its either Guards Red or Velvet Red - India Red was not an available color in 1988. I don't have my Haab's handy, but the Red Book shows Guards Red as 80K and Velvet Red as 81L
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James, the codes you've displayed are M codes - they define the options your car came with. Your codes are: M473 - spoiler, M474 - sport shocks, M490 - HiFi sound system, M533 - alarm system, and M650 - electric sunroof.

The Reds available in 1988 are: 027 - guards red, 80F - carmine red, or 80D - cassis red (more like a metallic pink). You should be able to find the color code on the label on the underside of your front trunk lid. The option codes and your VIN are on the same label.
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Thanks Steve an Jim,
Guess I was on the wrong line! The correct number on the label is
L80K. That would be Guards Red, correct?
Thanks Gentlemen......
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Yes. Funny thing, my copy of the Porsche 911 Red Book lists guards red as 027 in 1988 and 80K in 1989. Anyway, I'm glad you're all set!
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That is interesting! My car was delivered to the original owner in
Germany on October 21, 1987. Certainly an 88! And it is very RED!
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