J-2741 (mmm #44, and which I bought in July 1961) had a medium red engine when
purchased. It had been registered and was plated in Oregon in 1954 and had a
1949 British tax tag on the steering wheel spoke and seemed generally
unmolested. I repainted the engine a similar red when I first rebuilt it in
1964. I did not note any other color on the block when it was stripped for
rebuild.
Engine (original) is 1447AJ.
Jarl de Boer
PS: who else has owned their MMM car for more than 40 years?
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Lew Palmer wrote:
> OK, here it is. This has also been posted on the MG Enthusiasts BBS
> under Pre-War.
>
> We uninformed Triple-M'ers in the US seem to be having a raging debate
> over original MMM engine colors. We know what has been published over
> the years, but are trying to do a survey of original engine colors.
>
> If you care to participate, e-mail me with the following details:
>
> Your name
> Your car type (M, PA, J1, J2, etc.)
> Your engine number
> The original (or lowest level) engine paint color
> The current engine color (be specific to shade)
>
> Many thanks,
> Lew Palmer
> Registrar, North American Triple-M Register
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