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Tag: Linen Grey Metallic

  • Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic over Leather to Sample Linen Grey 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic over Leather to Sample Linen Grey 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

    What: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
    Color: Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic (leinenmetallic; metallic UNI; 55; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CB29918S777288
    Mileage: 65,920 miles
    Price: $55,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured Below
    Location: Bellevue, WA
    Listing: Park Place Limited

    Perhaps in current times a C4S cab with a $126k sticker price wouldn’t be a shock (they now start at $159k), but back in 2008 it was nearly unheard of. Yet here we find ourselves, featuring this Linen-on-Linen sporting both Paint and Leather to Sample from the factory. Due to the beauty of depreciation and a minor on the CarFax from 2018, this frankly impressive build can be had for less than half the cost it was new- before inflation. We’d be remiss if we didn’t admit this spec isn’t one that would normally get such a big reaction in our offices, but the level of taste displayed is tough to match. The subtlety of its paint matched center console that ever-so-slightly contrasts the miles of Linen leather is just spectacular, as is the choice of Carbon accents over a more theme-appropriate wood grain. Our only edit would be to toss the aftermarket for a Porsche Classic unit.

  • Market Find: 2005 Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

    Market Find: 2005 Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

    What: 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
    Color: Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic (leinenmetallic; metallic UNI; 55; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CB299X5S765815
    Mileage: 83,277 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $44,911
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Porsche South Bay, Hawthorne, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    We’ll never tire of 997 and older generation Paint (and Leather) to Sample Porsche models as this was a time before social media notoriety, when you either found out about the Paint to Sample program through a forum, or through your well-informed Dealer. In other words, if you had about $4,000, some level of patience and a vision, there was a good shot your newly ordered Porsche would be a one-off. This particular Tailored Driver, painted in Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic which was introduced in the late 80s, is almost a light Champaign when the sun hits it at just the right angle. Combined with Cocoa extended leather and a 6-speed manual, this early 997 is a downright intriguing proposition for the aspiring Tailored Driver who has $45,000 burning a hole in their pocket.