How important is sticking to the build sheet when restoring?
08-08-2017, 07:40 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
08-08-2017, 09:23 PM
#19
That dark blue is tough. It has been on a few cars I have had. It also doesn't wear very well.
I think a changed color is better than older, ragged stuff. Higher mileage 911s have had three color changes and they still command value. Not as high as original, but still.
I think a changed color is better than older, ragged stuff. Higher mileage 911s have had three color changes and they still command value. Not as high as original, but still.
08-08-2017, 09:49 PM
#20
Pro
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A complete interior refresh is going to happen. Just dont know if it's gonna be blue again or a change of color.
08-08-2017, 10:10 PM
#23
Former Vendor
Originally Posted by BauerR
This is what working with.
Last edited by RennPartsDirect; 08-09-2017 at 09:16 AM.
08-09-2017, 11:00 AM
#25
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Using PCA Concours as a general guide, once a car is painted or interior re-done, it no longer qualifies for the Preservation Group. These cars must have at least 75% of their original paint or interiors, among other things.
Restoration Group is described below. As long as the colors/features you choose are period correct, then you'll pass the "originality test".
Unless you'd be going for a specific target audience when you sell it, I wouldn't worry too much about this, unless you have a super low mile, special or limited production model that would benefit from originality. If it's a nice, clean, well cared for S4, then it'll bring appropriate $$. Going for black vice blue interior will most likely increase the pool of interested buyers, since blue is a more unusual and less universally preferred interior color.
From the PCA Competition rules 2017:
The grouping “restoration” implies that the entered Porsche has been rebuilt, repainted, reupholstered, re-carpeted, trim re-plated, etc. in a comprehensive manner. The paint color need not be the original color but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. The upholstery need not be the original color, fabric, vinyl or leather, but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. The engine and/or transaxle may have been upgraded or replaced entirely, but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. Optional items such as radios, wheels, fog lights, etc. may be added as long as they are period correct* in terms of manufacture, color, finish, style, etc. Porsches that do not fit this description (e.g. not comprehensively restored) do not belong in this group.
Period correct is defined as the paint color, interior color and fabric, optional equipment and other parts that were available from the factory for that specific year and model range including optional paint and interior colors that could have been ordered.
Restoration Group is described below. As long as the colors/features you choose are period correct, then you'll pass the "originality test".
Unless you'd be going for a specific target audience when you sell it, I wouldn't worry too much about this, unless you have a super low mile, special or limited production model that would benefit from originality. If it's a nice, clean, well cared for S4, then it'll bring appropriate $$. Going for black vice blue interior will most likely increase the pool of interested buyers, since blue is a more unusual and less universally preferred interior color.
From the PCA Competition rules 2017:
The grouping “restoration” implies that the entered Porsche has been rebuilt, repainted, reupholstered, re-carpeted, trim re-plated, etc. in a comprehensive manner. The paint color need not be the original color but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. The upholstery need not be the original color, fabric, vinyl or leather, but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. The engine and/or transaxle may have been upgraded or replaced entirely, but should be period correct* for maximum originality points. Optional items such as radios, wheels, fog lights, etc. may be added as long as they are period correct* in terms of manufacture, color, finish, style, etc. Porsches that do not fit this description (e.g. not comprehensively restored) do not belong in this group.
Period correct is defined as the paint color, interior color and fabric, optional equipment and other parts that were available from the factory for that specific year and model range including optional paint and interior colors that could have been ordered.
08-14-2017, 05:21 AM
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I'm with the restomodders. That said, I started with a high mileage auto S4 - had it been a low mileage manual GT I would almost certainly have kept it all original. No fun there though! Rolled and flared wheel arches, flared sills, added subtle side splitter, modded an after market TT spoiler to fit, Cayman alloys. Currently making a new front splitter.
08-14-2017, 05:24 AM
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I'm with the restomodders. That said, I started with a high mileage auto S4 - had it been a low mileage manual GT I would almost certainly have kept it all original. No fun there though! Rolled and flared wheel arches, flared sills, added subtle side splitter, modded an after market TT spoiler to fit, Cayman alloys. Currently making a new front splitter.