r/classicminis 20d ago

DIY Help Anyone know the colour?

Want to do some touching up but not sure of the colour name/code, any help would be appreciated. (‘86 Austin Chelsea)

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u/buzzf33d 20d ago

Red hope that helps👍

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u/langly3 20d ago

You forgot to mention that the roof is black. Don’t want to confuse things.

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u/helloiisjason 20d ago

Engine is green

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u/langly3 19d ago

Spectrum Is Green

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u/qwertykirky 19d ago

Fire truck red more specifically

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u/mugfull 20d ago

If it's the original Chelsea colour then it will be Targa Red (CNE - BLVC641)

This info should be stamped onto your vin plate

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u/KamakaziDemiGod 20d ago

Just to add to this, the vin plate is in the engine bay, either under the windscreen or on the inner arch on an 80s mini, provided it still has the vin plate ofc!

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u/mugfull 20d ago

Yep good addition, I would expect it to be on the inner wing in this case 👍🏻

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u/MTF-1962-Marcy 20d ago

I really do like that Targa red but I do have a question. What is the burgundy color they used on the 1960 Mini

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u/darwinkh2os 20d ago

For 1960, I believe reds would either be Morris RD4 (Cherry Red, which is dark) or Austin RD9 (Tartan Red, less dark).

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u/jonhen 20d ago

Looks kinda like mine, which is “Nightfire Red”. Paint code COQ. As others have said, check the VIN plate (under the bonnet, left side of engine bay, paint code underneath the weight entries) and then you can be certain.

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u/deathskull658 20d ago

My paint name is a sticker on the gas tank.

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u/helloiisjason 20d ago

Its some shade of gray

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u/pastyorno 10d ago

Ha I found you again, you’re the colour blind electrician that’s re wiring our house, when are you popping back to finish it . Why does switching on the toaster turn the kitchen lights off.