Mike Gilbert.

mick r · May 11th, 2007, 21:09

HI MIKE, NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU. MY P1800s IS CURRENTLY RED, I'M LEAD TO BELIEVE CHERRY RED, LOOKING THROUGH THE HAND WRITTEN HISTORY GIVEN TO ME BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I ORIGINALLY WAS LOOKING FOR A WHITE P18OOs, BUT THIS ONE CAME UP AS A BARGAIN, BUT WAS IN NEED OF RESTORATION. IT'S NOW READY FOR SPRAYING SO THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO DO A COLOUR CHANGE. DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE UNWISE TO CHANGE TO WHITE? THE CLASSIC CAR SPRAYER THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA FOR A COLOUR CHANGE AS THE PAINT WORK AT THE MOMENT IS VERY DULL, AND DOESN'T DO THE CAR ANY JUSTICE

caveman · May 11th, 2007, 21:29

keep it red, everyone knows red cars go faster, besides even on p1800's white looks carp,
regards
cavey

222s · May 11th, 2007, 22:19

P1800s only look good in white if your name is Simon Templar

My favorite colour for them is dark grey, with a red interior

mike gilbert · May 12th, 2007, 10:21

Like I said its your car Mick and with red being quite common one less won't make as much difference as if it was a rarity like Pale Green, Smoke Grey or Sand Yellow.
Pearl White with black interior does look sharp and white has the advantage of masking body imperfections better than a dark colour - assuming there will be any.
Having said that I will provoke controversy by enlarging on 222s comment that people painting them white so they can play at being Simon Templar is pretty naff IMHO. So many people only want a white one and I suspect the majority are more interested in posing than genuinely love the cars themselves, otherwise they would be more flexible in their outlook.
Have a look at the original colours available for the year of your car before making a decision. But if the bodywork isn't going to be perfect choose a pale colour and if white is the best of the bunch so be it.

hairyapple · May 14th, 2007, 02:53

check out the purple 1800 on one of the other posts, then ask yourself whether or not you are man enough to try something like that.
If you are that daring don't forget to repaint the interior metal, trunk and engine compartment if you change colors. May want to re-upolster too.
Tires can stay black.

May 11th, 2007, 21:09	#1
mick r New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2013 17:31 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: essex	Mike Gilbert. HI MIKE, NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU. MY P1800s IS CURRENTLY RED, I'M LEAD TO BELIEVE CHERRY RED, LOOKING THROUGH THE HAND WRITTEN HISTORY GIVEN TO ME BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I ORIGINALLY WAS LOOKING FOR A WHITE P18OOs, BUT THIS ONE CAME UP AS A BARGAIN, BUT WAS IN NEED OF RESTORATION. IT'S NOW READY FOR SPRAYING SO THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO DO A COLOUR CHANGE. DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE UNWISE TO CHANGE TO WHITE? THE CLASSIC CAR SPRAYER THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD IDEA FOR A COLOUR CHANGE AS THE PAINT WORK AT THE MOMENT IS VERY DULL, AND DOESN'T DO THE CAR ANY JUSTICE

May 11th, 2007, 22:19	#3
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	P1800s only look good in white if your name is Simon Templar My favorite colour for them is dark grey, with a red interior __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

May 14th, 2007, 02:53	#5
hairyapple Queer4Amazons Last Online: Mar 20th, 2011 15:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Redding Connecticut View Photos By: hairyapple	2 scents check out the purple 1800 on one of the other posts, then ask yourself whether or not you are man enough to try something like that. If you are that daring don't forget to repaint the interior metal, trunk and engine compartment if you change colors. May want to re-upolster too. Tires can stay black.

May 11th, 2007, 21:29	#2
caveman Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2009 15:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montego bay	keep it red, everyone knows red cars go faster, besides even on p1800's white looks carp, regards cavey

May 12th, 2007, 10:21	#4
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	Like I said its your car Mick and with red being quite common one less won't make as much difference as if it was a rarity like Pale Green, Smoke Grey or Sand Yellow. Pearl White with black interior does look sharp and white has the advantage of masking body imperfections better than a dark colour - assuming there will be any. Having said that I will provoke controversy by enlarging on 222s comment that people painting them white so they can play at being Simon Templar is pretty naff IMHO. So many people only want a white one and I suspect the majority are more interested in posing than genuinely love the cars themselves, otherwise they would be more flexible in their outlook. Have a look at the original colours available for the year of your car before making a decision. But if the bodywork isn't going to be perfect choose a pale colour and if white is the best of the bunch so be it.

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