Is Metallic Gold the "worst" color?

[LeftFootBraker]

Metallic Gold was an extra cost option in 71-73 911's (not sure how much).
Aubergine was not that popular back then - but sure seems desirable today.

How do you think the market views Gold cars these days?

Thanks all.

[w00tPORSCHE]

Some colors add value to longhoods like Viper green/signal yellow. Metallic gold is a cool period color but just not everyone's cup of tea. I would say that for the right buyer it actually can command a premium price. It's just that not everyone would want to drive around in a gold car. I've seen some pics of this car in the registry and when done right it's uber cool.

[Frank Beck]

There is no way that Metallic Gold could dethrone Sepia Brown as the worst color.

Not even a debate here.


Like most metallics gold can look magnificent when presented in bristol condition.

But when it's aged, faded, and clear coat is showing its age it doesn't fair so well.

[popowitz]

I love metallic gold. And I think the rarity of the color certainly helped that '74 coupe sell for north of 130K on Ebay a few weeks back.

[RSTarga]

I love metallic gold. And I think the rarity of the color certainly helped that '74 coupe sell for north of 130K on Ebay a few weeks back.

That car was Olive not Gold

[popowitz]

That car was Olive not Gold

Really? I need to have my eyes checked or get a new monitor.

[Bill Simmeth]

There is no way that Metallic Gold could dethrone Sepia Brown as the worst color.
Not even a debate here.

+1 to that.

And in my opinion, aubergine is almost an equally polarizing color.

[keith]

metallic gold AND sepia are value-plus colors in my book. would be happy with either over really stale colors, like red.

[vipergruen]

Metallic gold is a big plus for me. Sepia is not.

[Gearby]

There is no way that Metallic Gold could dethrone Sepia Brown as the worst color.

Not even a debate here.


Like most metallics gold can look magnificent when presented in bristol condition.

But when it's aged, faded, and clear coat is showing its age it doesn't fair so well.

+2
I just can't figure out the appeal of Sepia. I suspect it has become desirable to a select few which is why I've seen several sepia longhoods come up for sale recently. Dump them for a nice profit while you can before they fall completely out of fashion again. I flushed a prettier color this morning.