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Over the past couple of years, there had been a lot of discussion regarding the fact that the original Jaguar BRG from the 60s was much brighter than that of the F-Type.(certainly that's how my memory retained it)
Well here it is: 1965 Jaguar Mark II BRG (not to be confused with that of the lesser British Leyland cars)
Well I'll be . . . My mind's eye is probably remembering MGs and Triumphs, which definitely had a lighter shade. I know I've seen lighter E-Types too, but they were probably repaints w/ a non-OEM paint code.
Yes, that's why I mentioned "The only difference is the metal flakes".
I was saying how cool it was that a BRG E-Type is parked right next to my BRG F-Type and the fellow that owns that E-Type says, "Your car is not British Racing Green." I say, "What? Well what color is it?" He says, "I don't know, but British Racing Green doesn't have flecks in the paint." I inspect his paint closely and sure enough, solid green. So I'm surprised and sad and left wondering what color I really do have.
So I later get home and relook up my color. It is..."British Racing Green Metallic". So, technically, he is right. But only technically. And I think the flecks make it look much better anyways.
Having seen those two cars together that day I am impressed in how much the color is a match and works in both flat and metallic formulations. Love the base color on the older cars and just love the "mood changing metallic" on the F-Type. In shade its deep and thoughtful, in sun its sparkling and more playful. Almost Oz like.
Having seen those two cars together that day I am impressed in how much the color is a match and works in both flat and metallic formulations. Love the base color on the older cars and just love the "mood changing metallic" on the F-Type. In shade its deep and thoughtful, in sun its sparkling and more playful. Almost Oz like.
It's amazing... I truly thought it had gotten far darker. The Jag people say there are about a dozen shades through the years, but it's obvious they took the time to match it. I truly thought it was far darker.... and the moodiness continues, because although the E looks greener in the sun in some shots, it looks blacker in the cloud covered shots, and I wonder if it's the rounder curves that catches the light that way?
Remember the Le Mans D-Type? It was black like vantablack. lol
It's amazing... I truly thought it had gotten far darker. The Jag people say there are about a dozen shades through the years, but it's obvious they took the time to match it. I truly thought it was far darker.... and the moodiness continues, because although the E looks greener in the sun in some shots, it looks blacker in the cloud covered shots, and I wonder if it's the rounder curves that catches the light that way?
Remember the Le Mans D-Type? It was black like vantablack. lol
Having seen those two cars together that day I am impressed in how much the color is a match and works in both flat and metallic formulations. Love the base color on the older cars and just love the "mood changing metallic" on the F-Type. In shade its deep and thoughtful, in sun its sparkling and more playful. Almost Oz like.
I love BRG.....and while I'm very happy with my Polaris over red car, I really, really like the green. It's honestly a bit refreshing to see it get some love here; it didn't on some other brand forums I've been a member of. Here's a car of mine that I restored;
I love BRG.....and while I'm very happy with my Polaris over red car, I really, really like the green. It's honestly a bit refreshing to see it get some love here; it didn't on some other brand forums I've been a member of. Here's a car of mine that I restored;
Not all BRG are created the same, there are light and darker versions, even on classic British cars. Love the BRG on the F-Type, just not the excessive metallic flake.
I had this non-metallic BRG (Connaught Green) on a rare MINI WC50 edition (1 of 50 in the US)
BRG covers a wide range of colors from a foamy light green for Lola to a midnight green for BRM. In the case of Jaguar it was always a non-metallic paint. My favorite Jaguar green was Aspen Green which was metallic and just dark enough. But given my druthers, I would take the BRM version. The current Jag BRG leaves me cold.
I was saying how cool it was that a BRG E-Type is parked right next to my BRG F-Type and the fellow that owns that E-Type says, "Your car is not British Racing Green." I say, "What? Well what color is it?" He says, "I don't know, but British Racing Green doesn't have flecks in the paint." I inspect his paint closely and sure enough, solid green. So I'm surprised and sad and left wondering what color I really do have.
So I later get home and relook up my color. It is..."British Racing Green Metallic". So, technically, he is right. But only technically. And I think the flecks make it look much better anyways.
Old post but the fellow was wrong; if Jaguar says your F type is British Racing Green then it is! ......doesn't mean it has to be the SAME BRG as they used previously.
BRG vs. BRG
