The Moss catalog has a table of original MGB colors (excerpt follows):
[color name/description/factory code/aftermarket codes/years]
British Racing Green/medium dark green/GN 25/RM# BM079, DITZ# 43342, DUP#
8194/1964-70
British Racing Green/medium dark yellow green/GN 29/RM# BM078, DUP#
8193/1964-70
New Racing Green/very dark green/BLVC 25/RM# BM167, DITZ# 44446, DUP#
30012/1971
RM = Rinshed Mason
DITZ = Ditzler
DUP = Dupont
On tires: I was able to find Michelin 175R14 MX4 "Rain Force" all season
tires for considerably less ($70-80?). They fill out the wheel wells
better than a 165, too. Wider and lower profile tires are available, but
I don't think you would realize that much benefit, and the non-stock
appearance might detract (IMHO).
Welcome to the list!
Don & Donna K. had this to say:
>I'm new to the list but have a question.
>I am restoring a 72 B roadster and would like to put new "sticky" tires
>on the car. It will be a daily driver but I will probably drive only
>~2000 miles/year. [I live in the central Finger Lakes of NY - plenty of
>winter NaCl] The wheels are the smaller wires (4.5") with all
>suspension being stock.
>I know about Coker and their $138 165 14s -- any better options??
>Also Paint color. I'm looking for early MGB BRG codes my local paint
>shop can match in both base coat and 1-2-3. Any hints??
>Thanks in advance
>Don
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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