Jim,
I also have a 1960 Sprite which was originally Nevada Beige with a red
interior. Unfortunately, the original owner painted it in a gray primer
color before I bought it from him. Although I am fairly confident that
I will find some original color buried somewhere when I take it apart, I
am also curious as to what Nevada Beige looks like. I have pictures of
the car from when it was reasonably new and it appears to be white.
Because of this, I had thought that the original color was Old English
White until the Heritage certificate indicated otherwise. Nevada Beige
replaced Primrose, which is a yellowish color, so I am assuming that it
is a creamy color and that the color correction on my photos is not that
accurate. I may be able to send some files of my pictures if you like.
Please let me know if you get any definitive answers. Thanks.
Gary Storrs (Miami, FL)
1960 Austin Healey Sprite Mk1
1965 Triumph TR4A IRS LO
1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130
1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III
1957 BMW Isetta Cabriolet
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> From: Jim Rowan[SMTP:jimrowan@uic.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 11:52 AM
> To: Spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Sprite Birthday
>
> May 11,12 (1960) are the assembly dates for my Sprite.
> Originally it was Nevada Beige. I've never seen this color at any of
> the
> shows.
> Can someone describe it or are there on-line pics? ... is it a brown
> beige
> or a cream beige?
> Either way I'm glad I have it in 1998 and not 1960.
> Beige with a red interior/hood and whitewalls? Yeesh, the 60's in full
> effect.
> It's been through 3 owners and three colors; beige, red, and now a
> proper BRG
> with a black interior. It's been on both coasts and to Alaska via the
> ALCAN
> highway;
> 93K original miles and no signs of slowing down!
>
> Too bad I can't celebrate is amongst company at the Spriterush. :^(
>
> Cheers,
> Jim Rowan
> AN5 39645
>
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