TR4
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Could anyone tell me why so many TR's engine bays are black when they were painted body color at the factory? Mine is also has black on a red car. Could I assume it was involved in an accident at some point? I can't find any body color anywhere and the engine bay appears to be original but in such good shape, maybe new inner panels. The previous owner had it painted 15 years ago by a shop so maybe they stripped the car and painted the engine bay black thinking it was supposed to be black or tried to save $$ by not painting it body color. One thing I noticed on the receipts was the PO was charged $500.00 for welding labor alone. I can't find that many spots on the car that were welded. The floor pans do look original but in very good condition. Just curious.