I believe that Germany has always been silver, not
white.
--- J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Mike:
>
> Back in the days before race cars were plastered as
> corporate billboards, colors were assigned to
> countries for international races, so fans could
> identify and cheer their countrymen.
>
> Italy - Red
> USA - white w/ blue stripes (GT40s)
> France- Blue (Buggattis)
> Germany- white
> Britan - Green (any color, but traditionally dark)
>
> British Racing Green.
>
> Color was not based on origin of the car. You would
> see Ferraris painted white w/ blue stripes if it was
> campaigned by an American team.
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