10 everyday classic cars and their original colours

1. Triumph Stag

This 1970s 2+2 sports car remains a popular marque among car enthusiasts, especially in the UK. While it’s remembered for being style over substance, with engine issues that were never fully resolved, around 6,000 are still registered in this country.

Classic Triumph Stag colours

The Triumph Stag was sold between 1970 and 1978 and came in a wide range of colours, including several browns, greys, blues and reds.

Colours include:

• Russet
• New White
• Conifer Racing Green
• Wedgewood Blue
• Signal Red
• Jasmine Yellow/Beige
• Vermillion Red
• Pageant Blue

If you’ve got a classic Triumph Stag and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

2. MGB

The sporty MGB was sold between 1962 and 1980. It’s a stylish two-door, four-cylinder, soft-top classic car that was among the first to be designed with a crumple zone so was, in its time, innovative and safe. While engineering has come a long way since then, it remains a firm favourite among car enthusiasts.

Classic MG B colours

The classic MGB was available in different models, including the Roadster and the GT, and a full spectrum of colours including:

• MG Black
• Tahiti Blue
• Brooklands Green
• Dark British Racing Green
• New Racing Green
• Flame Red
• Tartan Red
• Old English White

If you’ve got a classic MGB and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

3. Morris Minor

Post-WW2 motorists took well to this family car. Produced as a 4 seat saloon, a 2-door and a convertible Tourer, the original MM series was sold between 1948 and 1953 with later models sold until 1972. 

A rival to the VW Beetle (below), the Morris Minor eventually conceded defeat, but not before it had clocked up many fans of its style, versatility and economy.

Classic Morris Minor colours

• Morris Black
• Clarendon Grey
• Bermuda Blue
• Sage Green
• Highway Yellow
• Snowberry White
• Aluminium

If you’ve got a classic Morris Minor and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

4. VW Beetle

The original Volkswagen Type 1 or ‘Beetle’ was manufactured between 1938 and 2003, making it the longest-running classic car in continuous production. It was succeeded by a new Beetle in 2001.

Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, founder of another car company you might have heard of, to specifications from Adolf Hitler, the ‘Bug’ shrugged off its Nazi connections after WW2 to become a much loved car worldwide.

Classic Beetle colours

Its appeal with motorists across the world, including the UK, is reflected in the Beetle’s cosmopolitan colour names, including:

• Polar Silver
• Atlas Blue
• Siberian Red
• Kansas Red
• Ceylon Beige
• lbiza Red
• Palma Metallic Green
• Riyad Yellow
• Other colour names not based on places include:
• Diamond Green
• Garnet Red
• Slate Blue
• Pearl White
• Toga White

If you’ve got a classic Morris Minor and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

5. Mini (Austin)

The original Mini Mark I is a stablemate of the Morris Minor and was manufactured between 1959 and 2000. Initially conceived as a solution to fuel shortages, its iconic presence in British culture has made it another global favourite. 

Despite its redesign (it’s been renowned by BMW since 2000), the original classic Minis remain popular with car enthusiasts and Mini fans alike.

Classic Mini colours

Mini Mark I came in a rainbow of colours including:

• Mini Black
• Tahiti Blue
• British Racing Green
• Brookland Green
• Blaze (red)
• Flame Red
• Old English White
• Inca Yellow

If you’ve got a classic Austin Mini and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

6. Range Rover Classic

This classic 4x4 is the daddy of present day SUVs. It was produced between 1969 and 1996, initially as a two-door, then as a four-door. 

In 1984 it was renamed from simply ‘Range Rover’ to ‘Range Rover Classic’ upon the launch of its modern successor, the P38A successor. Hardy and economical, the Range Rover Classic is still in very high demand among car enthusiasts.

Classic Range Rover colours

Tuscan Blue and Bahama Gold (tan) are synonymous with the Classic. However, the Range Rover paint range is quite extensive and includes:

• Shetland Beige
• Denim Blue
• Warwick Green
• Niagara Grey
• Arctic White

If you’ve got a classic Austin Mini and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

7. Land Rover Series/Defender

Originally designed as an agricultural off-road vehicle after WW2, the Land Rover Series was quickly adopted by the army. The Series was eventually replaced by the Defender, which ceased production in 2016. 

The new Defender was launched in 2021 but these hardy classic vehicles remain firm favourites with enthusiasts and collectors.

Classic Rover/Defender colours

The Series I used surplus wartime paint and the colour palette was heavily influenced by its military connections.

• Pastel Green
• Deep Bronze Green/Ascot Green
• Marine Blue
• RAF Grey Blue

Classic Defender colours include: 

• Keswick Green
• Bournville (brown)
• AA Yellow
• Beluga Black
• Alpine White
• Calama Copper

If you’ve got a classic Land Rover Series or Defender and you need to source original Land Rover colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

8. Ford Sierra

The Ford Sierra is a roomy family car that was sold between 1982 and 1993. It had an innovative streamlined design that initially seemed too ahead of its time to be loveable. 

However, in 1983, 1988 and 1989 it was the UK’s second best-selling car. In 1992, the year before it retired, it was still the fifth best-selling car in the UK and has retained a die-hard fan-base since then.

Classic Ford Sierra colours

Ford Sierras were available in almost 100 colours and some were available throughout the car’s lifetime. Here are just a few.

• Rosso Red
• Quarz Gold
• Lincoln Blue Metallic
• Coral Beige
• Verona Green Metallic
• Diamond White
• Smokestone Mica Metallic

If you’ve got a classic Ford Sierra and you need to source original colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

9. Ford Escort

This hugely popular car was manufactured between 1968 and 2004. Launched as the Mark I Ford Escort, it was initially a two-door saloon, with other models and engines introduced later. The Mark VI was the final iteration - the Escort was replaced by the Focus. However, it still has a dedicated following among classic car enthusiasts.

Classic Escort colours

• Pearl Diamond White
• Radiant Red
• Silver Metallic
• Amazon Green Metallic
• Coca Cola Red
• Amparo Blue Metallic

If you’ve got a classic Ford Escort and you need to source original Ford car paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

10. Saab 900 Turbo 16

This modern classic car was manufactured between 1978 and 1998 in various models including a two-door sedan and a three-door hatchback. Recognisable by their curved windscreen, the 1985cc turbo engine was an option throughout its history.

Many special, limited editions models were created. One was the rare 900 Lux, which had a Toppola camper shell and two-tone paint (slate blue metallic with silver below). Another was the 900 Ruby, which was only on sale in the UK. The Ruby had colour-coded bumpers and grey alloy wheels.

Classic Saab 900 colours

The wide range of classic Saab 900 colours includes:

• Platinum Blue    
• Cherry Red
• Pine Green
• Pearl
• Chestnut Brown
• Alabaster Yellow    
• Rosen Quartz
• Beryllium Green
• Derby Grey

If you’ve got a classic Saab 900 and you need to source original Saab colour paint, tell us the manufacturer paint code and we’ll deliver it to your door.

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Find your classic car paint code

Unlike modern cars, which we’re able to look up with your reg, ordering original colour-matched paint for classic cars requires a paint code. 

You can get the paint code from a car club or other specialist website, or the manufacturer. If you need help, get in touch by emailing our support team.