Trevor,
I'm not 100% sure of the original color, back in the boot and on the doors I've seen blue, but it's a dark blue not Iris, Under the dash I saw white, so I'm guessing it was OEW. I still haven't gotten it home hopefully Monday.
I won't keep it red, that is given. I already have a red B. Also, when you go to shows there is a sea of red and BRG cars, with white close behind. I would like to pick a period color, and if it's a bit unusual even better. I really dig the red interiors with white piping. That really POPS and screams "British Sports Car". I've seen one or two Sandy Beige MGB GT's with red interiors and while it might sound kinda boring, it's a very beautiful combo.