Paint code 451 · Solid
Porsche Mocha Brown
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Mocha Brown is a solid Porsche exterior color, paint code 451. Porsche has offered it on the classic Porsches and 911 between 1978 and 1982 as a standard color. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Mocha Brown, check the paint code on its build sheet.
Mocha Brown at a glance
| Paint code(s) | 451 |
|---|---|
| Finish | Solid |
| Color family | Brown Porsche Colors |
| Model lines | classic Porsches and 911 |
| Also written | Mokkabraun |
Porsche Mocha Brown years and models
| Model | Model years | Availability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 | 1978–1982 | Standard color | [1] |
| 924 | 1980–1982 | Standard color | [1] |
US model years where the source gives them. A trailing dash means still offered in the latest source.
Mocha Brown paint code
- 451— vendor shows L451/LM9V[1]
The code is printed on the car's option sticker and on a VIN build sheet. Porsche has reused some names with new codes as paint formulas changed, so the code is the reliable identifier.
About Mocha Brown
- Mocha Brown was a dark solid brown sold from 1978 to 1982 on the 911 SC, 911 Turbo, 924 and 928. [1]
Is that car really Mocha Brown?
The build sheet shows the factory exterior color and installed options recorded for a specific VIN, plus original MSRP when the build data includes it. Free availability check first; $9.99 only if detailed build data exists — no subscription.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for Porsche Mocha Brown?
Mocha Brown has carried Porsche paint code 451 (vendor shows L451/LM9V). Porsche reuses names across eras with different codes, so match the code on the car's option sticker or build sheet rather than the name alone.
Which Porsche models and years came in Mocha Brown?
Our sources list Mocha Brown on the 911 SC / 911 Turbo / 928 (1978–1982, standard color) and 924 (1980–1982, standard color). If you see it on a model or year not listed, it may be a Paint to Sample order or a respray — the build sheet for the VIN shows which.
Is Mocha Brown a Paint to Sample color?
Our sources list Mocha Brown as a standard color rather than Paint to Sample. Porsche's Paint to Sample program can still apply many past colors to new cars, so a recent car in Mocha Brown may be a PTS order.
How can I tell if a Porsche is factory Mocha Brown?
Read the paint code on the option sticker (in the maintenance booklet and, on most models, in the front luggage compartment) or on a build sheet for the VIN, and compare it with 451. A matching color name alone does not rule out a respray or wrap.
Sources
- Mocha Brown (L451/LM9V) touch-up paint — compatible Porsche models & years — PaintScratch (touch-up paint vendor) (secondary)
More Porsche color research
- All Porsche colors
- Brown Porsche Colors
- Porsche paint codes
- Porsche Paint to Sample explained
- Porsche tools & data hub
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