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I want to have my Olympic painted in Jaguar Midnight Blue (solid colour)

I could swear I have seen a colour code for it, but can't find it now.

Can a paint expert shed any light?

Hi Dave
I Just did a quick google and consensus I get is that Jaguar haven’t done a “Midnight Blue”
My conclusion is based on 10mins googgling so don’t take it as gospel. Maybe Keith can shed light on the code if it exists.

I saw a pic of an E type in Midnight Blue.....

and assumed it was a Jag colour.....maybe I was wrong?

Morning
If it's not on the jaguar list .then it's going to be a case of going to a paint shop and finding the colour shade you want . But I'm not sure how many are still open . I would order off the net . because you really need to see in the flesh .not on a screen.
Unless your 100% sure

Thanks John,
Maybe its Indigo Blue JA 018.

Looks stunning to my eyes, but I need to see a sample as you say

Hi Dave

I've ordered 400ml off these guys today. If I'm happy with the mix .then I'll order more . Just over £21 delivered. This is a base coat . But you should be able to order either as yours is a solid colour.
Hope this helps
Cheers John

Thanks John,

I'm very lucky, my son in law works in a body shop and gets the paint free!!

And does foreigners for me at weekends!

Have a look at his last job for me....

"Daves non Alfa" under all other stuff

Ok will do

I changed my mind on colour, and decided on Iris Blue.
Solid colour, used on MGA's and early MGB's.

Pics to follow.....with help!

Pics of Daves Olympic as promised

That colour shows the curves up well. They are a good shaped car with hints of several others in the shape.

After 4 years of intermittent tinkering, had my first run out in the Rochdale Olympic Phase 1 the other day.

Hopefully some pics will follow from Lou?

That looks absolutely lovely - dare to be different.

That looks great. Very good fun. Nice blue to my eyes.

Very nice - after all this time it is a special feeling to finally get behind the wheel, well done

You can see why these cars were dubbed the "British Porsche" when the 356 was current. Probably goes better than the German car too, especially around corners!

The Olympic was designed on the back of a fag packet, by a very clever man called Richard Parker. Sadly no longer with us.

The Phase 1 had a fully aerodynamic underside........hopefully Lou will post a photo.

Awesome photo you don't often get informative shots like that.

This little car had a lot of thought go into its design.
Thanks Dave for the update, and Lou for posting the photos.