Re: LAND ROVER ---WHICH COLOUR SIR?

In message <[email protected]>
Andy <[email protected]> wrote:

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>>> >what is the best colour to paint a series 1971 2a to sell.
>>> >
>>>
>>> There's only one color for a Series, IMHO. Limestone over Deep Bronze
>>> Green.
>>>
>>> Which is what my rebuild IIa will be
>>>
>>> Alex
>>
>
>so if i go to my local paint refinishing suppliers and ask for bronze
>green, will i get the landrover bronze green?

The standard Bronze Green is also called Ascot Green.

>same with limestone, is there only one limestone for landies.

Yes,

Light Bronze Green, Bronze Green and Deep Bronze Green are all
(B)ritish (S)tandard colours, However the latter two were used
extensively on series Land Rovers.

See http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk/color.html
And http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk/381.html

Steve.


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