As most of you know now i have a mk1 2.5pi estate which is currently valencia which is not a colour i like, I have to order some paint for some other jobs and going to get the paint for the pi at the same time. Now what is peoples opinion should i change the colour or keep it valencia was thinking of a dark blue.
cheers andy
1976 2500s estate auto 1980 tr7 convertible 1970 mg1300(ado16)need spares if anybody has any 1971 mgbgt auto 1979 spitfire 1500 1974 dolly sprint auto (nearly finished) 1995 mini 1996 mini previous 1962 vitesse6 con,1970 vitesse mk11 con,1968 vitesse saloon,1961 herald 948 coupe,1968 2000 mk1,1971 spitfire,1971 gt6,1979 mgbgt,1979 scimitar auto,1974 2000 mk11, 1979 dolomite 1850 auto, 1979 dolomite 1500 fink thats it in the last 3 years. location wymondham,norfolk
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mike was thinking along the lines of royal blue i do like the colour of davids, Its just that with it being an estate and the history of it was not sure what to do.
andy
1976 2500s estate auto 1980 tr7 convertible 1970 mg1300(ado16)need spares if anybody has any 1971 mgbgt auto 1979 spitfire 1500 1974 dolly sprint auto (nearly finished) 1995 mini 1996 mini previous 1962 vitesse6 con,1970 vitesse mk11 con,1968 vitesse saloon,1961 herald 948 coupe,1968 2000 mk1,1971 spitfire,1971 gt6,1979 mgbgt,1979 scimitar auto,1974 2000 mk11, 1979 dolomite 1850 auto, 1979 dolomite 1500 fink thats it in the last 3 years. location wymondham,norfolk
Remember all MkI PI Estates were custom ordered including the colour.
Richard Brake:- Surrey AO and Triumph Hoover, Location: Guildford - Surrey, RBRR 2010 Entry 39
Spitfire 2.5PI - 1967, PI Saloon - 1969, PI Saloon MkII - 1971 (in progress), Stag - 1971, PI Estate - 1969 (to restore) Custody of : MkII 2000 Estate - 1973 (my wife's), Herald 1200 -1961 (Jessica's), Dolomite 1300 - 1976 (Stef's)
Pick up Stag block from machine shop with new pistons, reassemble engine (James!!!!!! ), fit engine, fit new EWP Controller, fit new header tank. Petrol tank and swirl pot, aluminium radiator and header tank, replacement floor all to fit to the Spitfire, oh and 2 PI engines to overhaul!
I ummed and ahhed for ages about changing my mk1 pi estate from white, but in the end went for keeping it white. It's original, and there ain't too many around these days (of any colour). So I think you should keep it valencia. New paint looks so much better than old paint, anyway. New wood and sorting the seats made me happier with my white paint.
You got keep it original!!!!!...................as mentioned due to rarity...........but then it is now your car and your choice.I think Valencia is a good colour (after White of course) followed by Damson.If you find the thread when I first got the car there is a picture when Henry had the restored in it's fresh paint and looks brill!.
Cars currently own are as follows:- 1969 mk1 pi (white with red velour interior), 1964 saloon now sold................and estate now residing in Ireland<br>
Valencia would be my choice, (I like the colour anyway) but as your car, it is up to you. The very dark red is a nice colour, and a mk1 pi estate in that colour features on the Register web pages. White is one of those colours which IMHO doesn't look good on an estate even though it does on a saloon pi. Royal blue looks better on a saloon too. How about Mallard, not sure if it was offered as a mk1 colour, but looks great on an estate....very classy.
Colin.
'75N 2500S ESTATE IN CARMINE (Entry No.6 in 2010 RBRR) '71J 2.5PI SALOON IN VALENCIA (actually it's in Donny!)
You can always give the car to me if you don't like it
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Valencia would be my choice, (I like the colour anyway) but as your car, it is up to you. The very dark red is a nice colour, and a mk1 pi estate in that colour features on the Register web pages. White is one of those colours which IMHO doesn't look good on an estate even though it does on a saloon pi. Royal blue looks better on a saloon too. How about Mallard, not sure if it was offered as a mk1 colour, but looks great on an estate....very classy.
Colin.
The dark red is Damson Colin and looks brill esp with the rostyles.............agree Mr Brake?
Cars currently own are as follows:- 1969 mk1 pi (white with red velour interior), 1964 saloon now sold................and estate now residing in Ireland<br>
Andy have you decided wether or not to keep the PI long term? I'd be inclined to keep it valencia if you think you'll just sell it on,however if you think it could be a keeper then go for what ever colour takes your fancy. A car as rare as these should be kept pretty original,but if you dont like it then whats the point.
Alex
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Damson's great, my Stag is shiney'er than the MkI PI estate!
Richard Brake:- Surrey AO and Triumph Hoover, Location: Guildford - Surrey, RBRR 2010 Entry 39
Spitfire 2.5PI - 1967, PI Saloon - 1969, PI Saloon MkII - 1971 (in progress), Stag - 1971, PI Estate - 1969 (to restore) Custody of : MkII 2000 Estate - 1973 (my wife's), Herald 1200 -1961 (Jessica's), Dolomite 1300 - 1976 (Stef's)
Pick up Stag block from machine shop with new pistons, reassemble engine (James!!!!!! ), fit engine, fit new EWP Controller, fit new header tank. Petrol tank and swirl pot, aluminium radiator and header tank, replacement floor all to fit to the Spitfire, oh and 2 PI engines to overhaul!
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Cars currently own are as follows:- 1969 mk1 pi (white with red velour interior), 1964 saloon now sold................and estate now residing in Ireland<br>
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