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I saw this question posted on the MG board and it occured to me that I'll need to know an accurate answer a bit further down the line -

What is the correct engine color for a 67 Sprite and where can I buy it?

POR-15 lists a hi-temp engine enamel as "Austin Healey Green" but it looks really dark - darker than BRG,

Moss just lists the color as "Olive Drab"

Most photos I've seen of Healey restorations tthe engine paint is a light green metallic color - as is the engine in my Sprite presently.

I'm not doing a concourse restoration, but I'd like this detail to be correct.

Thanks in Advance for any tips/help

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I think the '67 were a lighter shade of green than the earlier engines. Later engines post '68 that had emission systems were painted black. I could be wrong, but that is a rough guideline. I do not know of a good source. Maybe you should ask the Healey guys that are into concours cars.
 
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Rob, The correct color for Sprite engine paint was the darker, almost "Forest" green. I know Moss used to sell it, as did Mini Mania. Kind of "Army Racing Green".
The big cars used the lighter green metallic.
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Great idea - I'll post this on the Big Healey board

Thanks Trevor!

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Bob, See my post on the big healey board.
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To all who answered ( In case you miss my thank you on the Healey board) A resounding THANKS!!

I think I'll order some of the POR 15 dark green and I'll keep you posted how it looks.

Thanks again all!

Bob Marsh
 
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Bob, even if it isn't the original engine, the dark green is the correct color for a '67.
Now, about the MG logo plate on the valve cover............
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Now, about the MG logo plate on the valve cover............
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Oops, I stand corrected I thought a 1967 would have been a 12 CD engine. I get all confused in 67-68 time frame.
 
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"Army Racing Green". Jeff

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