Non-Authentic Paint Colors & Schemes

I knew my cabriolet’s original color because my father bought the car new, Andulusite Blue. I think A’s should be painted in single stage nonmetallic colors. But beyond that opinion, it is a decision for the owner to make. I got the PPG formula and did a paint out on four variations to get a lighter, less reddish blue, still quite dark. I painted it all, including fenders in the selected color. I did wood grain the instrument panel separately.

Four variants of Andulusite Blue
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Synchro909 said:
What is an authentic colour? Cars came from the factory here in colours not available in the US. Model Ts for example, came in about 6 different colours, not just black. I expect other countries would have been different again.
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In the US
Ts 1908-13 - available in colors 4 + Black
1914-25 - black only
1926-7 - colors returned
Of course anyone with a Model T that isn't black will be told their car never came from the factory that way by the car show experts......
 
I painted my Model A 25 years ago with PPG Urethane Enamel colors that were close to stock colors. I have always liked the outcome. Many Model A folks over the years have complemented my choice. I am as happy now with my paint choice as I was when I painted my A. The PPG paint wears like iron and looks as good as day one.
I am sure some folks cringe when they see my A. That is ok with me.
My view is it is my car, I like it, and that what counts for me..
Thanks for reading my two cents...
 
You guys have seen the letter from Ford saying you can paint you most any color you want for an extra 5 bux?? Also, he offered white walls with some trux.
Clem
 
Ford had some beautiful greens maroons and blues.


sure some of you guys aint color blind?


lol
 
I have seen some wild color combinations in the past. I think the jury is still out on this one.

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I'm surprised no one has posted it yet...the 1929 Australian Color Harmony available paint colors...
 

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There is an upcoming auction listed in Old Cars Weekly that shows a '30 Tudor, body light tan, fenders done in dark brown....


I wouldn't take that thing as a gift it is pretty ugh:mad:
 
This 28 Tudor violates all the "rules" - non stock colors and horror of horrors metallic.
In reality it looks great in person silver body and dark maroon metallic belt line and wheels. Recently it got a set of 16" Kelsey wheels and blackwalls so it looks even better.
 

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Bob Bidonde said:
More and more I notice that Model "A's" are being painted in non-authentic colors and schemes. Perhaps I am more sensitive to this because I painted my Victoria in colors of my liking, not Henry Ford's…

I am positive regarding deviating from Ford's factory colors and schemes. However, I am negative about using metallics and clear coats. What is your opinion?
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There are many ways to enjoy the cars we love. Some people strive to recreate them as they left the factory, often resulting in a product more perfect than actually left the factory. I find this approach too confining, and prefer to see the starting point as a blank canvas to be transformed into a unique instance of archetype. There are ample examples of faithfully restored Model A’s in the world to preserve the “true history.” Be mindful also that hot rodding and customs began with Model A’s, so they are as much a part of its history as painstaking restorations.

My goal when I rescued my heap from its sad, broken state was to produce a bright, cheerful looking old car that would bring a smile to the faces of spectators when I drive by. Mine is done in a 1956 Ford color that is baby blue single stage urethane. I needed a lighter color to compensate for my less than expert body work ability. It brings smiles. Isn’t that what matters?
 
Tina's early 1929 Roadster. Not even sure what the colors are. She calls the color scheme "Carmel macchiato". It got painted 2 owners ago, and they were not sure swhat the colors are either. If you ask Tina about plans to paint her car, she's like, "Nope!!"
 

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SwampLedge said:
There are many ways to enjoy the cars we love. ..... There are ample examples of faithfully restored Model A’s in the world to preserve the “true history.” Be mindful also that hot rodding and customs began with Model A’s, so they are as much a part of its history as painstaking restorations.
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100% agree. I hate it when someone says a "hot rod" is no longer a Model A. It's still an A just not as Henry built it.
My next one will have a 2-3" shorter windshield - but I'll buy one somebody has already cut rather than cut an original. Aw heck it won't be "stock" so it might even have a plastic body. It will still retain an A frame and Henry 4 cylinder - but that will be a B with OHV head a couple carbs, nasty cam, magneto, etc.
If my MAFCA chapter kicks me out so be it.

BTW MAFCA had discussed adding 4 pages to the magazine. 1 for Burtz, 1 for hot rod type history/mods and 2 for ads. The hot rod idea got nixed.
 
ModelA29 said:
BTW MAFCA had discussed adding 4 pages to the magazine. 1 for Burtz, 1 for hot rod type history/mods and 2 for ads. The hot rod idea got nixed.
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Interesting... I am currently serving on the MAFCA Board of Directors and have not heard of this.
 
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