Most blue MORGANs which left the Works were just designated "Blue" (which in
reality was probably one of several different shades in use).
"Ming Blue" was popular in the middle '50s. "Avion Blue" and "Kingfisher
Blue" in the early '60s. Later "Indigo Blue" and "Royal Blue". Other blues
were "Deep Blue" "Dark Blue" "Aircraft Blue" and "Dominion Blue". Most all
of these were ICI colors and should be obtainable today.
Gerry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael D. Miles, PE [SMTP:mdmiles@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 8:53 AM
> To: morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: Am I Blue?
>
> I can't stand it any longer, I have to jump in...
>
> In the MOG-NW club, we've got cars that are:
>
> Watchnight Blue (62 +4 DHC) that is incredibly deep navy. The body
> color along with the fabric top (navy) makes the brightwork on the car
> really sparkle.
>
> Kingfisher Blue (66 4/4) which is a fascinating color. It changes
> tone from day to dusk, partially because it has a signifigant amount
> of black pigment in it (though it isn't obvious).
>
> Nile Blue (34 F-type) which I haven't seen yet but it has Cream as
> the complimentary color so it should have a pleasant look about it.
>
> Toyota Truck Blue w/Black wings (66 4/4) that I personally really
> like. I plan to use the Toyota Truck Blue on my current driver after
> my restoration (Crimson Red w/Grey accent) is finished.
>
> And a few others that do not have the same colorful (pun intended)
> names for the paint color.
>
> --
> "Entropy Happens!"
> Michael D. Miles, PE Consulting Design Engineer
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