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Re: paint codes

To: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>, mikech@sprynet.com
Subject: Re: paint codes
From: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:49:40 -0700 (PDT)
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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