paint identification

[eyeguy]

can anyone tell me if this would have been the original color? If yes, what is the color name. 58 LD Mk 3.
Thanks
eyeguy

[mm man]

Don’t know if this will help

https://www.riminilambrettacentre.com/e ... parti.html

[Steve J]

Yes, it looks familiar - possibly Sand Beige (Lechler 8029), which was widely used on the Mk2 LD. I'll check my spare Mk3 frame, but I reckon the paint on mine has less of a beige colour, and is lighter.

According to Vittorio Tessera:-

The Mk3 used Earth Grey (Lechler 8041) for the majority of the frame and bodywork, although the Mk3 150 LD used a second colour for front casting, headset and sidepanels. This would be one of the following:-

Maroon (Lechler 8020)
Emerald Green (Lechler 8051)
English Blue (Lechler 8031)
Tirreno Brasil C blue (Fiat) 0401

[eyeguy]

Thanks Steve. The frame on mine is the same color pointed out. I too would say sand beige.
So are you saying the 58 would have been two tone?

[Steve J]

Again, according to Vittorio Tessera, the Mk3 LD125 was single colour (Earth Grey), but the LD150 got front casting, handlebar cover and sidepanels in a second colour.

Most LDs I've come across have been brush painted with so many coats of Dulux gloss that determining the original colour is a task in itself!

[eyeguy]

Thanks for your input.

eyeguy