What color were the Grantura engines?

[Grantura SWE]

What color were the original engines in the Grantura Mk III/IV?
The engine in my 1967 1800S Mk IV has been replaced and I want to paint it in the original color.


Btw. The replacement engine is actually a Volvo B18 with Volvo M41 transmission (the same as in Marcos 1800GT). It is bored out to 2-litres, equipped with two Dellorto 45 and producing about 170 hp.

//Göran

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Grantura SWE said:

What color were the original engines in the Grantura Mk III/IV?
The engine in my 1967 1800S Mk IV has been replaced and I want to paint it in the original color.


Btw. The replacement engine is actually a Volvo B18 with Volvo M41 transmission (the same as in Marcos 1800GT). It is bored out to 2-litres, equipped with two Dellorto 45 and producing about 170 hp.

//Göran

Not 100% certain, so don't quote me. I would summise though that BMC Green would be the most obvious colour. It can be bought in engine enamel from Frosts.

See below though for some info.

http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/technical...

[Grantura SWE]

Thanks for your reply. I have been guessing green or possibly red myself.
Anybody else who knows for sure?
//Göran

[Adrian@]

Try Damask Red, blue front cover and yellow pulley. Adrian@

[Grantura SWE]

Damask red looks a lot like the red Volvo color the engine is painted in now so I think I'll stick with that for now!

Thanks
//Göran