This is a complete listing of the most common factory colors for the 356. These are from our archive of color matches over the last 30 years and can be used as a reference for restoration of your 356. We offer 4x8" spray-out sample cards for any of the colors listed below for a fee of $35 (incl. free First Class postage) per color. The sample card can be used by your painter to match the factory color. Our samples are not based on formulas, it is imperative to have your painter match his paint to the card itself to obtain an accurate match.
We also have correct colors for repainting knobs, steering wheels, turn signal housings, engine sheetmetal, etc. (Click Engine and Interior Tab).
Colors listed as" NA" are not yet available.
Colors listed as "no pic" are not displayed but are available.
Most pre 1954 colors were lacquer (Nitrolack). After 1954 synthetic enamel
(Kunstharzlack) became the standard and lacquer was available at special request.
NOTE:We have only recorded one car later than 1956 that was lacquer.
The cars built by Glaeser were painted in the standard Reutter colors but were often quite different. It seems that Glaser had its own version of the factory colors. We have only Azure Blue 522 in the Glaeser color.
Please Note: We mail them out using the regular mail and stamps, no tracking will be provided.
1957-1959 | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Black | 701 | 5701 | ![]() |
Ruby Red | 702 | 5702 | ![]() |
Meissen Blue | 703 | 5703 | ![]() |
Ivory | 704 | 5704 | ![]() |
Fjord Green | 705 | 5705 | ![]() |
Silver Met. | 608 | 5706 | ![]() |
Aquamarine | 707 | 5707 | ![]() |
1957-1959 Special Colors | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Stone Gray | 710 | 5710 | ![]() |
Orange | 711 | 5711 | ![]() |
Auratium Green | 712 | 5712 | ![]() |
Glacier White | 713 | 5713 | NA |
1960-1961 | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Slate Gray | 741 | 6001 | ![]() |
Ruby Red | 702 | 6002 | ![]() |
Aetna Blue | 740 | 6003 | ![]() |
Ivory | 738 | 6004 | ![]() |
Fjord Green | 705 | 6005 | ![]() |
Silver Met. | 608 | 6006 | ![]() |
Heron Gray | 739 | 6007 | ![]() |
1960-1961 Special Colors | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Condor Yellow | 743 | 6010 | no pic |
Signal Red | 601 | 6011 | ![]() |
Royal Blue | 742 | 6012 | NA |
Black | 701 | 6013 | ![]() |
1962-1963 | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Slate Gray | 741 | 6201 | ![]() |
Ruby Red | 702 | 6202 | ![]() |
Oslo Blue | 745 | 6203 | ![]() |
Ivory | 738 | 6204 | ![]() |
Champagne Yellow | 747 | 6205 | ![]() |
Silver Met. | 608 | 6206 | ![]() |
Heron Gray | 739 | 6207 | ![]() |
1962-1963 Special Colors | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Smyrna Green | 744 | 6210 | ![]() |
Signal Red | 601 | 6211 | ![]() |
Bali Blue | 746 | 6212 | ![]() |
Black | 701 | 6213 | ![]() |
1964-1965 | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Slate Gray | - | 6401 | ![]() |
Ruby Red | - | 6402 | ![]() |
Sky Blue | - | 6403 | |
Light Ivory | - | 6404 | |
Champagne Yellow | - | 6405 | ![]() |
Irish Green | - | 6406 | ![]() |
Signal Red | - | 6407 | ![]() |
1964-1965 Special Colors | |||
Color | Reutter Nr. | Porsche Nr. | Sample |
Dolphin Gray | - | 6410 | ![]() |
Togo Brown | - | 6411 | ![]() |
Bali Blue | - | 6412 | ![]() |
Black | - | 6413 | ![]() |
Silver #608 was always available from Porsche, although it wasn't always listed
on the color charts. Also, the factory has always had a "paint to sample" option
so, in theory, any color was available at an extra charge. It was also possible to
special order older colors that had been discontinued.
Interior & Engine Paint Samples
Interior Colors | |
Color | Sample |
Black Color For Painted Interior Parts (ie. Steering Wheel, Knobs, Turn Indicator Housing, Column, etc.) | no pic |
Tan Color For Painted Interior Parts | no pic |
Ivory Color For Painted Interior Parts | no pic |
Grey (356A Only) Color For Painted Interior Parts | no pic |
Engine Compartment Colors | |
Color | Sample |
Black Engine Sheetmetal (ie. Cylinder Tin, Carburetor Tin, Front Engine Cover, Rear Engine Cover, Fuel Pump Tin, etc) | no pic |
356 C/SC and Late Super 90 Fan Shroud (Grey) 356A & 356B Super and S90 Fan Shroud (Silver) 356A & 356B Normal Fan Shroud (Black) |
no pic |
Orange (Fram Air Filter) | no pic |
Misc. Colors (Shock Absorbers and Gas Tanks) | |
Color | Sample |
Blue Koni Shocks | no pic |
Grey Koni Shocks | no pic |
Black Gas Tank (356A & 356B T5) | no pic |
Grey Gas Tank (356C T6) | no pic |
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Posted by Unknown on 12th Jul 2019
real paint sample sprayed onto a card. exactly what i need to ensure local shops can recreate the proper color as my '66 that was originally light ivory was painted burgundy in the 80's.
Posted by Henry Carranza on 23rd Apr 2019
Very pleased with the sample
Posted by Diego Silva on 13th Feb 2018
Customer wanted this color, and couldn't get a formula for it...so this sample was a life saver!
Posted by Paul Baker on 3rd Nov 2017
After many months of different UK paint suppliers providing Ivory 738 that didn't match our tiny remaining original paint sample i decided to order a sprayout card from the USA.
Pretty much a perfect match (allowing for the obvious aging of the 1959/60 car paint)
Thanks.
Posted by Yasutaka on 28th Jun 2017
Paint sample is real painted card which can easily help paint shop job.
Posted by Ken Brown on 27th Jul 2016
This is just what any 356 owner needs if they want to be sure to their Porsches are painted with the factory correct color.
Posted by Unknown on 23rd May 2016
Great service, with quality product!
Thank you!
Posted by Ralf on 25th Apr 2016
Highly recommended! The samples and also the service!
Posted by David Wetzel on 15th Jan 2016
Great product, great service!
Posted by anthony angotti6009 on 20th Nov 2015
fast love the color
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