Colour change - would welcome feedback

[david.hunter]

I have a 1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa Sport in good to excellent condition.
It has the original Grand Prix White colour which to my eyes is stark and lacks any character.
Am thinking of a colour change to Light Ivory (6404) which as a slight yellow look to it.
I would value any opinions and comments from the membership - positive or negative thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, David Hunter

 

[pse_SC]

White is more popular colour nowadays than it had been for ages and was back then, so for originality to your car, maybe stay white. Ivory is nice too and Chiffon White

 

[fxm911]

Your car so your choice but my two pennies..

Why respray a car which as you describe is good to excellent condition.. I would understand a colour change on a resto but on an "excellent" car you will totally devalue it....

Have you look at other options ? like a full wrap for example (if you are looking at respray I would assume a proper job with glass out etc so a full wrap will be a lot cheaper - and is easily reversible..)

If you want to add some character, as it is a Carrera, you could look at putting some colour accents to your car (like the Carrera side stripes in blue or red and have your Fuchs centres done the same color).

But as said, your car, your call, interested to see either way what you decide to go for...

 

[satusai]

Whereas it is important to he be happy with your pride and joy I would keep the car as original as possible. Respray areas when necessary but in original colour as you may well struggle to sell it for a decent price when the times comes if you've changed its original spec. I agree with fxm911, consider adding a Porsche/Carrera door stripe or black stone chip guard (like mine has), less is more.

 

[david.hunter]

Whereas it is important to he be happy with your pride and joy I would keep the car as original as possible. Respray areas when necessary but in original colour as you may well struggle to sell it for a decent price when the times comes if you've changed its original spec. I agree with fxm911, consider adding a Porsche/Carrera door stripe or black stone chip guard (like mine has), less is more.

Hi - appreciate the reply which does make sense, especially on the originality point. Would you send over a side picture of your car so I can see the door strip?
Thanks, David

 

[satusai]

Hi - appreciate the reply which does make sense, especially on the originality point. Would you send over a side picture of your car so I can see the door strip?
Thanks, David

I don't have a door strip, just black chip guards (see pic).

 

[john.anderson1]

I have a 1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa Sport in good to excellent condition.
It has the original Grand Prix White colour which to my eyes is stark and lacks any character.
And as with any big project, funding and timing matter. If anyone is considering a move or career change to support their passions, you can always find job in limassol and explore new opportunities there.
Am thinking of a colour change to Light Ivory (6404) which as a slight yellow look to it.
I would value any opinions and comments from the membership - positive or negative thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks, David Hunter

In the end, it comes down to whether you’re building an investment piece or a car that reflects your personality. I actually managed to find job in Limassol, and since then I’ve learned that sometimes choosing what feels right personally is more rewarding than just thinking about resale value — same probably applies to your Porsche.

Personally, on a 1989 3.2 Carrera, originality carries a lot of weight — especially with classic 911s. Grand Prix White may feel a bit “clean” or stark, but it’s period-correct and timeless. From a value perspective, staying with the factory colour is usually the safer move.
That said, Light Ivory is also a classic Porsche shade and would definitely add a warmer, more vintage character — particularly on a Targa. It would soften the look and give it more personality, especially in natural light.

 

[JulianHobbins]

Leave it factory colour

 

[T911UK]

Its been nearly 2 years, wonder what he decided?