What colour should I choose?

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Hello everyone..

I've got a tatty 1961 Mrk1/1a

It really needs a lick of paint. The bodywork is quite good although one of the doorskins has been put on rather low and needs to be refitted before spraying.

Anywho, suggestions on colours would be helpful.

It's currently Grey, with Red interior. But I don't believe grey was its original colour.

Suggestions please

[Phil Nottingham]

Buy James Taylors books and pick an original colour. Dark colours and two tone suit the the Mk1/2's very well

[dorsetflyer]

There's two ways of checking it's colour.
1. What does the log book give as it's colour?

2. You can get a form from your local DVLA office to trace the original history of the car. This form has to be sent to the main DVLA in Swansea with a fiver, and they will send a copy of all the previous owners from day one.

You should then be able to satisfy yourself of any colour change

[Smallfry]

You could get a heritage certificate, which will tell you the original colour and other build details too.

Costs around £25, but is a nice thing to have.

Can't remember where they come from though, but someone will know ? Gaydon innit ?

[Keith - Portsmouth]

Look here >>>

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/archive/certificate_index.html

to get a Heritage certificate.

[Phil Nottingham]

It may only list the basic colour eg grey!

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I'm starting to belive it is grey.. Ah well, it needs a little blow over.. The panels are all good. Tiny bit of TLC and she will look great.

What are these things worth anyway?

[Phil Nottingham]

M1a's are rare now as most like V8 Coupes. Tatty ones are not really much value at the present but who knows. Is it manual or auto and what is the interior like as this is the most expensive to sort out properly

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Turns out to be a Mk1 (plasic thingys on the windows) - Its a manual, carpets are very very good.. And it needs two little repairs to the front seats stiching..