Is this Turkish Red?? and who owns this Beauty

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Alexander George
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Is this Turkish Red?? and who owns this Beauty

#1 Post by Alexander George »

This is one of my favourite Photos and i would love to know who's car is this beauty
Question: Is this Turkish Red?

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1955 Pre A Reutter Coupe Vin #53232

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I don't know, but I printed that out last year because it looked so great. I even wasted a little time thinking how I could make a rusty T5 look like that.
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Hellooooo,
Some one must know who's car is this....
I would like to get in contact for the colour code.
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Alex
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Can anyone read the " CUCUXXX" trophy tag, figure out the race and the car and driver will be listed
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George Kehler
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#6 Post by George Kehler »

Thanks, Mr George, for the nice compliment on the Continental, #54200. Interestingly that I had a hard time identifying its color as well. It turns out to be a Mr Zim mix of colors when he repainted the car 30 years ago. The paint has stood the test of time with some stone chips along the way. Its original color is Pearl Gray. The closest color that I matched to it is an International Harvester color at my local car paint store. I have the mix if you are interested. Turkish Red is beautiful and correct. Do you know the original color of your ‘55 ?? I had the current Reutter Co with its archives make their excellent book of specifics of the car. Well worth the money though might time some time to receive it. Wish you could come to the East Coast Holiday in Sept. Any direct flights to NYC from Malta ?? Thanks again !!
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#7 Post by Alexander George »

Hello Mr. Kehler,
Sorry for getting back, but haven't logged in for ages
So nice to get to know the owner of this beautiful car.
I have it on my phone, on my laptop, on my tablet everywhere....... It simply looks Ace and love it.
Well it is a bit of a journey from Malta to NYC and there are no direct flights plus travelling so far means i would stop for a longer period and at the moment im quite stuck with time.
It would be nice if you could send me the mix. I would definitely treasure it.
Will be looking forward to see the car in person, hopefully soon.
Thanks so much and will keep in touch
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#8 Post by Victor Ingram »

Looks great George, hope to see you soon

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#9 Post by George Kehler »

Hi Mr George !! Great to hear from you. I can get you a color code mix number in a few weeks. George
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#10 Post by George Kehler »

Hi Alexander !! I have the codes for the paint. George
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