P1800 1963 - Page 2

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2014, 15:01

My car is Graphite Grey code 80. When photographed this colour can look so different dependent on the brightness of sky and the background. Can look blue or even black. The human eye somehow can see it as the true grey it is, when seen in the flesh, and in part that is the appeal of the colour, in my view.

Groundes-Peace · Nov 20th, 2014, 15:21

This gives an idea how much the colour appearance can vary dependent on light.

CLIVERALLY · Nov 20th, 2014, 20:58

Whilst mine was grey 80 code it was changed to a metallic silvery blue about 8 years ago. In truth there was not much difference but it is metallic. In honesty I would say they are better without metallic but the cars look good no matter what.

jamie · Nov 21st, 2014, 23:47

where did you get them wire wheels? Nice.....

ibvolvoholic · Nov 22nd, 2014, 02:29

That color plus the wires is AWESOME. Not all cars (or colors) can make wires look that good.

chief wigam · Nov 30th, 2014, 22:19

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Originally Posted by Groundes-Peace

I think the original Graphite Grey is the best kept secret of the P1800.

I don't think I've ever seen that colour in the flesh. In the pics, it almost looks black, is it as dark as it looks in the pics? Fab looking car, the colour really does suit it.

chief wigam · Nov 30th, 2014, 22:22

Just seen your other pic of the car, I never would have guessed it was the same colour!

Nov 22nd, 2014, 02:29	#15
ibvolvoholic Junior Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2015 07:52 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego, CA.	That color plus the wires is AWESOME. Not all cars (or colors) can make wires look that good. __________________ Currently stabled: 1967 122s (130), B18, M41 and single Weber 1967 122s (220), B20, M41 and twin SU's (2) 245's and (1) 244GL

Nov 20th, 2014, 15:01	#11
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	My car is Graphite Grey code 80. When photographed this colour can look so different dependent on the brightness of sky and the background. Can look blue or even black. The human eye somehow can see it as the true grey it is, when seen in the flesh, and in part that is the appeal of the colour, in my view.

Nov 20th, 2014, 15:21	#12
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	This gives an idea how much the colour appearance can vary dependent on light.

Nov 20th, 2014, 20:58	#13
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Whilst mine was grey 80 code it was changed to a metallic silvery blue about 8 years ago. In truth there was not much difference but it is metallic. In honesty I would say they are better without metallic but the cars look good no matter what.

Nov 21st, 2014, 23:47	#14
jamie amazon1954 Last Online: Mar 10th, 2021 20:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bath	where did you get them wire wheels? Nice.....

Nov 30th, 2014, 22:22	#17
chief wigam Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tydd St Giles	Just seen your other pic of the car, I never would have guessed it was the same colour!

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