Paint originality

[rtgetzinger@scif.com]

After almost a year of bodywork, primer and sand over and over, my '74 spit 
is just about ready for paint. I have chosen Carmine Red as my original 
color. The original French Blue just doesn't suit me. My question is, if I 
have a clear coat put on over the color coat will it change the look of the 
car enough that it will not look original?
My car is neither a show car or a daily driver. It is a two year project that 
I work on, lots.
Rob
Redding, CA