Changing colour

Just wondering what peoples views are on changing colour of a mk1. I'm nearing the painting stage on my project which is originally an 83 lhasa green gti. but i'm completely in love with 1 of the older colours Lofoten green but that was only used on earlier models and run out in 76.

colour examples:

Lhasa: old pic of mine, bit depressing with how it looks now lol


Lofoten

its your car mate do what you like, unless you want it completely original then you would have to stay lhasa green. but i prefer lofoten too

lofoten  :wink:

Lhasa!

I love lofoten  8)

Hi there Gazvenn

I understand your dilema - both colours suit a Mk1 - but to me however, because I associate lofoten with earlier cars, I realy think it looks just right on chrome small bumper, small rear light - minimalist look models - with a tan interior.

I am not sure how it would suit a series 2 "late model" with larger back lights and larger black bumpers and black GTI striped seats

- however it depends what look you are going to create with your own car.

In original normal series 2 GTI spec  - Lhasa is a stunning colour - tricky choice.

Regards

Rivage you've hit the nail right on the head that's exactly how I feel and can't decide on those reasons. Much thinking to be done.

This is my role model car for the bogey man project!

Go for whatever colour you like mate, it's only a car!

Personally I'd go for the lofoten.

But then it all depends if you want to keep in with the originality of the car etc etc

Really it's all on you buddy.

Stay with the original it looks better

IMO any early colours on S2's look horrific.

Stick with Lhasa. :wink:

I see you're slightly biased raul and it seems everyones split on this 1 as much as I am. Should of made this a poll

The only thing about the original colour is the car is worth mOre if it's the way it left the factory

Keep it Lhasa mate, beautiful colour when gleaming, thought about changing mine when the rebuild begins but thatsa one thing im sure of, it will stay Lhasa green

another small thing to add is i'm doing the paint myself and think i feel a bit more confident going for a solid colour rather than metallic