Roadster Top Colors

[Coach Mike]

Hello Guys!

I need to replace the top on my 1931 Model A Roadster. I'm trying to figure out what the period appropriate color is for it

Anyone know where I can find out what it is?

Coach Mike

 

[Jim/GA]

Mike-
Area 9 of the Restoration Guidelines book covers the details of the top material. That’s your best bet. This is a really good reference book. Well worth the $55.

 

[Larry Jenkins]

Hello Guys!

I need to replace the top on my 1931 Model A Roadster. I'm trying to figure out what the period appropriate color is for it

Anyone know where I can find out what it is?

Coach Mike

In the 70s, Le Baron Bonney sold T 14C tan color, almost an Olive Drab top material that was advertised as being very close to original top material for a 1931 Deluxe Roadster. (Like mine was, FWIW.)

 

[1930.68B]

What does "FWIW" mean?

 

[Purdy Swoft]

For what its worth .

 

[Jim/GA]

In the 70s, Le Baron Bonney sold T 14C tan color, almost an Olive Drab top material that was advertised as being very close to original top material for a 1931 Deluxe Roadster. (Like mine was, FWIW.)

Brings up a good point: do you consider your car to be a Standard Roadster or a Deluxe Roadster. The tops are different colors on these two models.