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.