40 Buick Engine paint color

[papafarms]

Hi guys, Question the 40 buick paint color from bill hirsch is called buick charcoal, gray 1939-40, looks more charcoal than the battleship grey i remember on my other 40"s any help, they seemed to have a more blueish grey tint, comments please, is this the right color from hirsch? Thanks Bob

[Den41Buick]

The pre 1940's were grey. In 1941 the initial run of engines were gray as well. The remainder and majority were dante red. After 1941 the color was a blue gray with the exception of replacement engines which were black. Hope that helps.

[FLYER15015]

Bob,

Here's mine. "40 Buick LTD. I did it in Rustoleum Grey, as that was as close as the ACE hardware we have could match.

But then she's only a driver.

Mike in colorado