The value of collectable cars have risen considerably over the past twenty five years and the mechanisms that make up those values are increasingly more important. 

Originality seems to be the catalyst to the equation, whether it’s the depth of the paint, the history of the ownership or the mechanical condition, none are more important than the numbers matching components which were factory installed.

As with most of the earlier cars produced by Porsche, the 964 also had body parts that were stamped with a series of numbers which indicated whether they are the original components to the car, or if they had been replaced with another non original part.

In 1983, Porsche started putting an “Option” sticker on each car which was affixed underneath the front hood closest to the latch.  This option sticker would list a variety of numbers and letters most importantly the VIN. It also listed engine and transmission types, country of origin, exterior paint codes, interior material codes, etc. But, not many know that it also listed the body number for the doors, front hood, rear deck lid and also the body itself.