Thanks, Garth66, and Pantera Doug for your commet on color. Color is “Rosso Aurora” (sunrise red), is the only color 8MA-882 has ever had. Hard to match, but zones in the interior had this color, and with the help of the color palette in this forum, I was able to mach it.
Of course, original “Glidden Saachi” lacquer is not available, but I got excellent Dupont Lacquer. Yes Lacquer, that as a difficult decision, since base color + clear coat is better, but I wanted to keep originality, so I opted for lacquer. More labor, but original. First I removed all paint, the a promoter of adherence, a solid primer, and then the lacquer.
In the opinion of many, Rosso Aurora, is one of the 2 nicest colors in Mangustas. I read that it was originally intended for the Iso Grifo, but, if the customer wanted, he could have it at DeTomaso. From what I have noted in Internet, there should be 3 to 5 survivors in this color. Those who have a Mangusta registry will know better.
My wife (obviously a connoissieur), believes this is about the ugliest car there is, and has a horrid color. Mhhh, different opinions as always. But I am happpy
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