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The Moonstone journey continues 💜 Click the link in my bio to read the latest @porsche_newsroom Christophorus article “In Full Bloom” ✍️ by @biancaleppert 📸 @capturingthemachine
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Digging to the beginning of “one of the rarest colors in Porsche history” while being reunited with the one that nearly got away “Oli” my one and only 1980 928 painted in Moonstone.
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This is only the beginning 🌕🌖🌗🌑 Stay Tuned 👀

Every color has a story 🎨

The treasure hunt for the origins of Birch Green led us to Munster, Germany, and the home of the largest color database in the world.

We take a trip back with @colorconsul, the Global Head of Design for @glasurit_germany, to connect the dots to how this fluorescent green became such a fascinating part of Porsche’s past.

Admittedly, when searching for his childhood dream car, @jfcowell didn’t have Birch Green in mind, but one look changed that. Little did he know how much that 1975 Carrera would alter the course of his life for years to come.

Thanks to @carlas.usa, the second @rareshades film on Birch Green debuts at Rare Shades 7 in NYC with @000magazine.

Can’t make it to New York? Check the dates below for more stops on our Rare Shades films tour.

🎬 Film Premieres:
May 16th, NYC: Rare Shades 7 with @000magazine
May 30, SEA: @parkplaceltd with @pca_pnwr
June 6, LA: @porschesantaclarita + @000magazine Cars & Coffee
June 9th: Online

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

@porsche_platica B sides 📸 @rileypkng • can’t wait till 2027 🤘

When @glasurit_germany created Moonstone (Flieder) its original name was Grau Lila 68FP 3005/76. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, CEO of Porsche had a Grau Lila 1978 928, which we learned of during filming @rareshades Moonstone. Recently Dr. Fuhrmann’s car came into my life and @capturingthemachine and I went to see it. To be continued ⏳

When @glasurit_germany created Moonstone (Flieder) its original name was Grau Lila 68FP 3005/76. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, CEO of Porsche had a Grau Lila 1978 928, which we learned of during filming @rareshades Moonstone. Recently Dr. Fuhrmann’s car came into my life and @capturingthemachine and I went to see it. To be continued ⏳

When @glasurit_germany created Moonstone (Flieder) its original name was Grau Lila 68FP 3005/76. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, CEO of Porsche had a Grau Lila 1978 928, which we learned of during filming @rareshades Moonstone. Recently Dr. Fuhrmann’s car came into my life and @capturingthemachine and I went to see it. To be continued ⏳

When @glasurit_germany created Moonstone (Flieder) its original name was Grau Lila 68FP 3005/76. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, CEO of Porsche had a Grau Lila 1978 928, which we learned of during filming @rareshades Moonstone. Recently Dr. Fuhrmann’s car came into my life and @capturingthemachine and I went to see it. To be continued ⏳

When @glasurit_germany created Moonstone (Flieder) its original name was Grau Lila 68FP 3005/76. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann, CEO of Porsche had a Grau Lila 1978 928, which we learned of during filming @rareshades Moonstone. Recently Dr. Fuhrmann’s car came into my life and @capturingthemachine and I went to see it. To be continued ⏳

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

For the last year we’ve been working on @porsche_platica and it was worth seeing the congregation of people attend and enjoy themselves… explore… and unite for a celebration of our shared automotive passions. To mix nature with machine is unique and allows a different environment to observe and embrace your surroundings. The whole team @harperporsche are truly remarkable and their pride and enthusiasm to host thousands of people is best in class. I love how the auto world/community continues to evolve, grow and morph into something creative and exciting • what a place/space to share together ❤️🙏❤️

A Sonderwunsch special that will most definitely require sunglasses 🕶️ ☀️ In person at PLÁTICA, next Sunday at @thequarryvenue in Knoxville.

Limited PLÁTICA tickets remain at porsche-platica.com. 🎟️

#porscheplática #porsche #sonderwunsch #painttosample #knoxville

I 💜 to source and import this one off 1989 928 S4 via @stuttg.art_which is featured in @000magazine issue 037.
✍️ @matthewhmaster and 📸 @romanraetzke
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One of only (3) factory @missoni interior Porsches ever made. Commissioned by Heinz Hellmann, owner of Mapotex - a carpet supplier to Porsche since the 1970s. It’s Paint to Sample Dunkel Violet Metallic with matching Dunkel Violet leather & carpet. The @missoni fabric is “Monte Carlo.”
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It’s new owner @purpse30 - like me is obsessed with color and 🦄 specs and will make an excellent caretaker. This 💜 928 will make its 🇺🇸debut @rareshades @wildflowerstudiosqns May 16th in NYC. See you there 🫡

I 💜 to source and import this one off 1989 928 S4 via @stuttg.art_which is featured in @000magazine issue 037.
✍️ @matthewhmaster and 📸 @romanraetzke
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One of only (3) factory @missoni interior Porsches ever made. Commissioned by Heinz Hellmann, owner of Mapotex - a carpet supplier to Porsche since the 1970s. It’s Paint to Sample Dunkel Violet Metallic with matching Dunkel Violet leather & carpet. The @missoni fabric is “Monte Carlo.”
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It’s new owner @purpse30 - like me is obsessed with color and 🦄 specs and will make an excellent caretaker. This 💜 928 will make its 🇺🇸debut @rareshades @wildflowerstudiosqns May 16th in NYC. See you there 🫡

I 💜 to source and import this one off 1989 928 S4 via @stuttg.art_which is featured in @000magazine issue 037.
✍️ @matthewhmaster and 📸 @romanraetzke
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One of only (3) factory @missoni interior Porsches ever made. Commissioned by Heinz Hellmann, owner of Mapotex - a carpet supplier to Porsche since the 1970s. It’s Paint to Sample Dunkel Violet Metallic with matching Dunkel Violet leather & carpet. The @missoni fabric is “Monte Carlo.”
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It’s new owner @purpse30 - like me is obsessed with color and 🦄 specs and will make an excellent caretaker. This 💜 928 will make its 🇺🇸debut @rareshades @wildflowerstudiosqns May 16th in NYC. See you there 🫡

I 💜 to source and import this one off 1989 928 S4 via @stuttg.art_which is featured in @000magazine issue 037.
✍️ @matthewhmaster and 📸 @romanraetzke
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One of only (3) factory @missoni interior Porsches ever made. Commissioned by Heinz Hellmann, owner of Mapotex - a carpet supplier to Porsche since the 1970s. It’s Paint to Sample Dunkel Violet Metallic with matching Dunkel Violet leather & carpet. The @missoni fabric is “Monte Carlo.”
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It’s new owner @purpse30 - like me is obsessed with color and 🦄 specs and will make an excellent caretaker. This 💜 928 will make its 🇺🇸debut @rareshades @wildflowerstudiosqns May 16th in NYC. See you there 🫡

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
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📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
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📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
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📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
•
📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
•
📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
•
📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
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Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
•
📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

My latest On Color ✍️ for @000magazine on Magenta (009) aka Karminrot. In this short article I explore the origins of Pink 💕 in Porsche’s palette. Sadly, the 1972 911S in 🍓Fraise (Rose Red 024) couldn’t make our shoot that day. I would consider Rose Red the first production Pink to grace the brand, followed by Magenta in 1974. Then of course nearly two decades later the true ⭐️was born… but undiscovered and seldom chosen with the original Rubystone (82N) Fast forward with Rubystar (4SR) in the PTS program and then finally becoming “mainstream” with Rubystar NEO (M4B)
•
Pink is definitely a color which took nearly 50 years to become accepted on a Porsche in my opinion 🦩 but man aren’t we lucky it did 😍
•
📸 for @000magazine = @nickberardphoto
Special thanks to @maxwell.sass + @pac1185 + @shelby_r_b
And @adpatina for the Rolex ad featuring a lovely Magenta Midyear 💖

spring•time 🌿

“Do you want to go fast? Or really fast?” 🎾

We celebrated Birch Green in our first “On Color” column inside Issue 036, exploring its history, influence, and resurgence in Porsche’s color palette. Now, we’re excited to explore it even deeper in our second @rareshades film series installment, Rare Shades: Birch Green.

Filmmakers @33bosshog and @capturingthemachine share the story of @jfcowell and his 1975 Birch Green Carrera. This bold color helped a self-proclaimed introvert find his voice.

According to Cowell, the car was a realization of a 50-year-old bucket list as a child. One of Cowell’s most powerful memories is as the passenger in his father’s Black US-spec 1974 Carrera. Cowell Sr. would ask him: “Do you want to go fast? Or really fast?” As such, Cowell’s Carrera, and its rare shade, are an ode to childhood and a celebration of the power and possibilities of color.

Through fascinating conversations with @edjusticejr, a professional photographer who captured the IROC Series through his lens, and @mattstonerama, whose book on IROC Porsches helped solidify the Porsche lexicon “Skittles Colors”, Birch Green will come alive, not just as a vibrant shade of Green, but as a color that changed the people around it.

The full Rare Shades film premieres in Spring 2026 thanks to @carlas.usa. We can’t wait for you to see it. 🎨

#000magazine #rareshades

What color is THAT? 👀

Over the weekend, the Moonstone collection made a big impression at @manualfocusshow, drawing intrigue to one of the rarest shades in Porsche’s history, and with it, the @rareshades Moonstone film.

Filmmakers @capturingthemachine and @33bosshog were there to share more about their journey to find the color’s origins, and each of the incredibly unique cars that were there for the show.

The lineup began with a 911 SC Targa—the only 1978 911 SC made in Moonstone, and the first SC Targa ever built. VIN 0011 was reportedly the test color car for Moonstone and part of the Porsche AG press fleet. Next to it was a 911 SC slicktop coupe with cloth interior, which came all the way from Japan. It’s 1 of only 5 911 SC coupes made for the entire world in 1980.

In the middle sat the US-spec 930 Turbo, with Turbo script and brown, sport seats. It’s 1 of 2 ever to exist, and this is the only one that’s surfaced to date.

The transaxles came next. The first was a German-market 924 with full Pascha interior and dealer-installed @bbswheels. Last but not least, the 928 and one of the stars from the Rare Shades: Moonstone film. It’s 1 of 9 ever made in Moonstone, and the only one produced in 1980. This one came outfitted with a unique brown and tan interior with McKenzie tartan.

Which one is your favorite? 🤔

Watch Rare Shades: Moonstone via our link in bio ☝️

🎥 @‌capturingthemachine

#000magazine #rareshades

Filmmakers @capturingthemachine and @33bosshog are excited to bring the Moonstone collection to @manualfocusshow! If you haven’t had a chance to watch their deep dive documentary @rareshades Moonstone, you can find it online at @000magazine (link in bio).

Moonstone is hailed as one of the rarest colors in Porsche’s history. During its production years between 1979-80, it was a standard color that almost no one ordered. It’s a light lilac that changes from purple, gray, white, blue, or pink, all without any metallic sheen.

Most people haven’t seen a one Moonstone car in person, and we’re thrilled to have the entire model line from Porsche in 1979-80 on display this Friday and Saturday.

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#000magazine #rareshades