Dan - I have a '72 Spitfire that was originally a red interior, long since
changed to black. My references list Matador Red as an optional color that
year the code is 33. I Hope this helps.
Ralph Jannelli
'65 MKII Spitfire
'72 MKIV Spitfire
'80 TR8 - daily driver
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Elder <Vitesse6@worldnet.att.net>
To: Triumphs List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 1998 10:08 PM
Subject: "trim code" on comm. plate
>
>Dear list trivia masters,
>I am restoring a '64 Sports 6 convertible. The original commission plate is
>in poor cosmetic shape. I ordered a repro from VB. It looks similar in size
>and color but is appearantly the new style which came out in '65. It has a
>place for paint code and trim code. I have the BMHT built certificate
which
>lists the paint as black and interior as red but gives no codes. I have
>found that the paint code is 11 but can't find what code corrosponds with
>the "Matador Red" interior. Any help with this trim code would be sincerely
>appreciated.
>Thanks!
>Dan Elder
>'64 and '65 Sports 6
>'65 Spitfire
>'65 Herald 1200 Conv ( for sale )
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