What are the modern equivalents for the James paint colours ?
The following are the colours used by James from 1946 – 1966. It is hoped that modern matches can be added to the list. If you have recommendations please e-mail them to me. WARNING ! Please satisfy yourself that the colour matches are suitable. They are offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed to satisfy everybody’s idea of the perfect match ! Colour is VERY subjective. James maroon – (British Leyland) Rover Damask Red Martial Grey – late ’50s – Du Pont: Slate Grey. RAL 7015 Royal Blue – late ’50s Pastel Grey – late ’50s Seagull Grey – Colonel only Stromboli Red – early ’60s – Ford Burgundy Red E7 FOR.2097 (D) M15 Cadet Tank panel – 1962 – 65 – BMW Chamonixweiss O85 BMW.O85(Y) Riviera Blue – Superswifts Caribbean Blue – AMC Captains – Opel Monza Blue Old English White – Scooter Astral Blue – Scooter Devon Red – Scooter Peacock Blue – Scooter Metallic Green – M16 Arden Green – Final L1 Comets – I.C.I. Ref.No. – PO30-NH77.
