Lowlight colours?

[thebmw1200gsa]

I am interested in finding out exactly what colours these rare little beasties were produced in.
As far as I can find out officially the colours were limited to; Black, early Maroon, the rare Romain Green and a variation of Grey.
However I have seen several photos in the owners magazine of them in a deepish red which is definitely not faded Marooon.

Anyone have knowledge of what this colour was? Were there any other shades not listed officially yet produced?

Thanks in advance

[busguy]

From the potteries spec list the MM from Dec 1948 to June 1950 had a maroon option.
In Feb 1953 only, approx 400 cars were painted in maroon.
From Dec 1967 until July 1969 'maroon B' was offered as an option on travellers. I'm sure I have seen a maroon saloon from that era, but maybe it was a later colour change.

[mike.perry]

The followng colours were used on lowlight Series MMs. Most colours were changed every two years until 1960 when changes were less frequent
Black 1948 - 1971
Platinum Grey 1948 - 1950
Romain Green 1948 - 1950
Maroon A 1948 - 1950, 1953
Mist Green 1950 - 1952
Gascoyn Grey 1950 - 1952
Thames Blue 1950 - 1952

[jagnut66]

Hi,
Didn't Maroon A have problems, which is why Maroon B came about???
Best wishes,
Mike.

[FrankM83]

yes apparently it turned to rather rat look pink!

do you guys still find formulation for these colours I managed to find Thames Blue lately

[mike.perry]

Most suppliers have torn up their formulae, the only way is to match the chart against a hidden preserved patch of paint in the car, even then there will be a difference between cellulose and two pack

[thebmw1200gsa]

Thank you for your replies.

Maybe was it just the Australian market that did red?
I've seen photos in 2010 2011 of a red MM tourer down under.
I am stripping one back to bare metal and did find some deep blue in the roof guttering.
I didn't realise they were made in this shade.