Originally Posted by Bacura

Interesting take on the Pepita/houndstooth cloth seats. I don't think the full leather lessens resale at all. In fact, I think it improves it. I chose full leather because I personally dislike the houndstooth and also thought the original pepita in the early cars was ugly as well. Don't flame me...I know some of you like the houndstooth and that's fine. Most people like full leather but the houndstooth is either like or dislike. I showed the houndstooth to several people who all thought that it was less than attractive and my wife thought it was horrible. When I sell my car I don't believe anyone will turn it down with low mileage because of the full leather. We all pick what WE like and hopefully don't worry about the "next" owner. IMHO, the only thing that will lessen the collectability is a modification from factory specs. Any full factory car will be fine. I hope everyone chooses the houndstooth so there are fewer of mine. "911/50 for sale----one of only 100/1963 to come with full leather"......time will tell. Who likes the original 928 seats with checkers...defined the car...barf bag please.

Originally Posted by Z356

However, on this particular 50th Anniversary model, I would forgo them to make certain that I end up with the unique cloth inlays seats which will characterized, even define, this model for years to come!

Originally Posted by Z356

My guess is that the 'issue' for not offering 14 way full leather seats with ventilation is related to the special 50th anniversary logo on the seat (first photo). Porsche probably anticipated that the limited demand* for any full leather seat on this model would be greater for the 18 way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (probably also the one seat option that makes them more money too!). So it probably negotiated with the external seat supplier/vendor for only the 18 Way Adaptives with 'ventilation' & embroidery....not the 14 way Power Sport Seats! Optional Heating, on the other hand, is provided (I believe) on all the seat choices of the 50th Anniversary model - Pepita or leather inlays!

*Why do I say 'Limited Demand' for full leather seats on this model? From my perspective as a longhood early 911 collector and as long time student of Porsche 911 history, I believe that anyone that doesn't choose the unique leather/cloth seats offered on this limited edition 50th Anniversary model is making, in my humble opinion, a costly mistake. The 'pepita' cloth inlays is one of the items that will make this Limited Edition a very desirable model for collectors and will greatly impact the value of your 50th Anniversary in the future! If you know anything about the history of early Porsches (both late 356s & early 911's), you will understand the significance of these unusual 'Pepita' cloth inlays to the myth of these models. This indeed is the 50th Anniversary edition, which tries to connect this limited production model to that early period back in the mid-Sixties! So 'caveat emptor' on choosing the full leather seats on the 50th Anniversary if you really want to maximize the value & relevance of your Limited Edition for posterity! I would guess that the clear majority of 50th Anniversary vehicles will be ordered with the cloth inlays. In Europe, it might be almost 99%! But that is a guess and nothing that we can yet verify.

In general I do agree that the ventilation feature on the new Porsche seats, which began with the .2 997 but has been expanded on the 991, are a great step forward & desirable! However, on this particular 50th Anniversary model, I would forgo them to make certain that I end up with the unique cloth inlays seats which will characterized, even define, this model for years to come!

Saludos,
Eduardo

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Originally Posted by gota911

Agreed. It looks like Porsche had w-a-a-y too much Black paint in stock and added some white to come up with Graphite Grey.

Originally Posted by sportscentury

Love or hate the 911_50 colors, that's just silly.

Originally Posted by gota911

My statement was intended to be hyperbole. But, since you didn’t get that, the point I was making is that the colors for the 50th are, IMO, very drab and uninspired, and are very underwhelming for a "semi-Limited Edition” variant.

Of course, it could end up being even more limited than the 1,963 Porsche originally planned to produce. Should that be the case, it could be an unexpected benefit for those who bought a 50th.

I hope you thoroughly enjoy your 50th when it arrives.

Originally Posted by Noah Fect

Interesting to contemplate the future value of a 50th Anniversary car. ...
My recommendation is to order the options you want in your car, and enjoy it NOW.

Originally Posted by Bacura

Who likes the original 928 seats with checkers...defined the car...barf bag please.

Originally Posted by Sonnen Porsche

Down to one car left!! March build date still available guys.

Originally Posted by waiting for PDK

The Pascha fabric was also available on 924s and... 911s. Its a bit loud in black and white, but in a more subdued palate with smaller boxes could be a brand identifier, much like the plaid in a VW GTI.

Originally Posted by Chiboy

And I don't know the answer to this, but assume if anyone really, really wanted a 50 and the color choices were unappetizing, couldn't they choose a custom color (for an upcharge)?