Re: 1951 engine color

Posted by David Baird On 2008/8/2 14:41:08

The change of colors actually started in 1948. I have two model 2279 convertibles, both with 327s of course. They are both gray. I'm second owner of one of them and have documentation of service back to the day it was delivered to the dealer. I believe the 356 maintained the green color for awhile Possibly to 1951. It is possible that some engines were green. But I think the factory changed to gray to indicate the "new" engines for 1948. As you are probably aware the 288 and 327 were considered "new" even if the basis for them was the old 282 that goes as far back as 1935.

I know PI accepts only gray. But if you aren't going for any awards, it's your car and you can paint it any color you like.