Solar RED V8,s

[StephenL]

I'm a little confused over the difference between Solar Red & Rio Red. I know they are different paint codes (CMU & CQC), but did they make both Solar Red & Rio Red 260s? The ZT Mk2 brochure I have only mentions Rio Red as an option, but a lot of posters above talk about Solar Red cars.

Any clue as to which is which in the following examples?

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Does anyone have a side by side comparison of the colours?

Thanks

[tonybubble]

Stephen, You may find this useful:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=20831

[StephenL]

Brilliant resource - thanks Tony

The difference between Solar & Rio Red is subtle, but I think I see it now - Solar Red has a hint of orange, whereas Rio Red is more (what I would call) cherry red.

Can I ask the same question as Barry asked, but for Rio Red:

How many Rio Red V8s were made, Mark 1 and 2 / SE and non-SE?

Thanks

[John Newey]

Rio Red replaced Solar Red and so most Mk II ZT 260's should be in Rio Red, however any early registered Mk II's could be in Solar Red. The paint code off the L/H door post should help.