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I don't believe AC every sold a color called "racing green"; at least it is not included in their color swatch. Their closest is Vineyard Green.
   
   Harry

Jerry/Jay:
   
   I have the original color chart book that Jerry mentioned. I bought my car directly from Thames Ditton in early 1963, and the color chart was sent to me in advance so I could select a color.
   
   You are correct that there were three reds, plus a Rouge Irise. My book contains 15 color chips, plus black and white. The paints were a Nitro Valspar Cellulose Lacquer, and produced by the Valentine Varnish & Lacquer Co.
   
   In 1988, I wrote to them, to get information of what base colors were mixed to produce my Vineyard Green. Apparently Valentine was taken over by BASF, because that is who answered (same address). Their Customer Service Department sent me a color chip (which my color chart book contains), a list of the basic colors, and the amount of each required to produce the paint in question.
   
   If you contact them, Jay, they may still have enough information to help you. The address in 1988 was:
   BASF Coatings & Inks Limited
   Colham Mill Road
   West Drayton, Middlesex
   UB7 7AS
   
   Telephone 0895 442233.
   
   Someone who lives in the UK may be able to confirm this address for you.
   
   Hope this helps,
   
   Harry
   
   

quote:Originally posted by bex316
   

   In 2001 at the annual Dutch meeting I met an Aceca owner who showed us an original AC colour chart. There were at least 20 to 25 colours on the small cards held together by a ring, including all the red shades mentioned here. I was very surprised to see such an item and have never seen another one. Maybe someone else here on the forum also has one in his collection?
   

Simon:
   
   Thanks for the information and data. It is good to know that no clearance problem exists. (My 6.40-15 measures slightly narrower than do the 6.40-15 on your website)
   
   Harry

On 20 October, the administator said:
   
   »»When you get to the Members' Section, there should be a picture of an Aceca 'at speed' in the middle of the screen, with some text. The text tells you that details are available under the 'Model Directory' button. Click on the 'Model Directory' button and you should get a drop down menu with various sections, each of which has Intro, Pictures and Articles.««
   
   I don't see any picture of an Aceca. There is a partial picture of what appears to be a Cobra at the very top of the page. I tried IE, Firefox, and Opera. However, there is a drop down menu on the left, which includes an entry for "Model Directory". I selected "Ace"  (there is no "Ace Bristol"), and found the Intro, Pictures and Articles drop down which you mentioned. Thanks for guiding me there.
   
   Harry

On 10/19, the administrator said:
   
   »»There is already a good selection of technical articles on the Members' Section.««
   
   I am a member, and have gone to the Members section of this website. All I find are listings for: Articles of Association, Officers, and Accounts. Where do I find the Technical Articles that you are speaking of?
   
   Harry

My Ace Bristol has the optional 15" wheels, and 6.40-15 tires. I see that Michelin makes a 180HR-15, with the XAS tread pattern. According to Michelin's specs, the tire is 6.90" wide, which is about 0.50" wider than my 6.40-15.
   
   There is less than 0.50" clearance between my rear tires and the inside vertical aluminum panels, when measured statically. So I have no idea how small the clearance when running.
   
   Does anyone have experience with these 180HR-15 Michelins, and is there a rear clearance problem? (If you have 16" wheels, Michelin sells a 175/80-16, which is listed as having the same width as their 180HR-15).
   
   Harry