Monogram Colours

solarsailor · 20th March 2018, 11:09

Does anyone know exactly when the Monogram range of colours was introduced? My son is in the habit of snapping photos of 75s and ZTs whenever he spots one and emailing them to me, and I've just received another. As it wasn't in an immediately recognisable colour I tried comparing it to one on Reebs' 'The Many Colours' thread and, notwithstanding the limitations of a computer screen, to me it looks like either Bacchus or Aubergine. However, the car is a PPD model on an X plate and I'm sure I've read somewhere that Monogram colours weren't available that early.

MGjim · 20th March 2018, 11:41

I would say it's Dorchester red, looks a bit too dark for Damson red, but I'm sure someone will correct me.

another_clean_sheet · 20th March 2018, 11:44

I thought it was 2002.
The X reg car could be a personalized plate

Freebyrd · 20th March 2018, 11:44

Difficult to tell with photograph, but I vote for Dorchester.

solarsailor · 20th March 2018, 12:01

Dorchester was my initial thought, but it doesn't look even remotely dark enough to me.

J1MBO · 20th March 2018, 14:46

The initial range of monogram colours were launched in 2002, the range was later extended during 2004.

My vote's on Damson Red.

Jim

marinabrian · 20th March 2018, 14:55

It's an 1800 Classic SE in Damson Red

Came off the line Tuesday the ninth of January 2001

Brian

Duotone · 20th March 2018, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

The initial range of monogram colours were launched in 2002, the range was later extended during 2004.

My vote's on Damson Red.

Jim

A bit more detail on the exact date Jim.

Monogram scheme introduced 5th March 2002

Dave T

J1MBO · 20th March 2018, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

A bit more detail on the exact date Jim.

Monogram scheme introduced 5th March 2002

Dave T

Cheers Dave

.

Jim

MGjim · 20th March 2018, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGjim

I would say it's Dorchester red, looks a bit too dark for Damson red, but I'm sure someone will correct me.

It's an 1800 classic SE in Damson red
See, told you.....

20th March 2018, 11:09	#1
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Monogram Colours Does anyone know exactly when the Monogram range of colours was introduced? My son is in the habit of snapping photos of 75s and ZTs whenever he spots one and emailing them to me, and I've just received another. As it wasn't in an immediately recognisable colour I tried comparing it to one on Reebs' 'The Many Colours' thread and, notwithstanding the limitations of a computer screen, to me it looks like either Bacchus or Aubergine. However, the car is a PPD model on an X plate and I'm sure I've read somewhere that Monogram colours weren't available that early. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

20th March 2018, 11:44	#4
Freebyrd Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,667 Thanks: 992 Thanked 384 Times in 277 Posts	Difficult to tell with photograph, but I vote for Dorchester. __________________ MG ZT-T 180+Sports Auto Date of Birth: 21 May 2002

20th March 2018, 12:01	#5
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	Dorchester was my initial thought, but it doesn't look even remotely dark enough to me. __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s

20th March 2018, 14:55	#7
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	It's an 1800 Classic SE in Damson Red Came off the line Tuesday the ninth of January 2001 Brian Last edited by marinabrian; 20th March 2018 at 15:08..

20th March 2018, 11:41	#2
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	I would say it's Dorchester red, looks a bit too dark for Damson red, but I'm sure someone will correct me.

20th March 2018, 11:44	#3
another_clean_sheet Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Great Bardfield, nr Braintree Posts: 1,414 Thanks: 303 Thanked 436 Times in 317 Posts	I thought it was 2002. The X reg car could be a personalized plate

20th March 2018, 14:46	#6
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	The initial range of monogram colours were launched in 2002, the range was later extended during 2004. My vote's on Damson Red. Jim