Paint code

I'm planning a repaint of the 400. It was originally delivered in the lovely Bruno Acajou with beige interior w/brown inserts and brown carpets. The 400 looks fantastic in this combination. Spool up to the 90's and the 70's colors where all out of date and the car was painted black.

I have searched but I can't find the code for Bruno Acajou anywhere online nor can paint shops help. I've been told that it was not a standard color for the car but most likely a special request from first owner. Could be true but I do not know the 400's alternative colors that well.

Any of You know the color code ?

Arvid

 

David, So it was actually a standard color for the 400 ? I couldn't find it in the colors for the 400. But then again these lists are different every time I find one ;-)

Sam, This one is for sale in Germany. It is fantastic : http://www.pkw.de/suche/purfing/gebrauchtwagen/ferrari/400/894488117937690048

 

Ruben, yes it's a magnificent color on this body. I've reached out to Pininfarina and hopefully they can provide some info.

The only Bruno Acajou I could find was a color delivered to Peugeot in the 60's/70's. They did have a partnership with Pininfarina back then on the 403,404 and 504 and Googling the 504 Coupe reveals a color that might be the one.

 

An update is in order.

Cremonini Carrozzeria in Modena solved the puzzle and in a very short time too. They dug through some old papers from Ferrari and found valuable documentation regarding different codes. The correct Pininfarina code for Bruno Acajou is 20299608 and is valid only for the 400 model.

Tony Willis at The Maranello Concessionaires Archive is also investigating on my behalf. Hopefully he will return with some info and a code. If it's the same then we have the proof that it's the correct one.

A

 

Sorry for the late respons Ewan,

Would be great if You could check it. My paint sticker is long gone and I have no older info on the car.

I agree,the blue looks lovely on this body. Although I would prefer a color that match the cabin colors as well. Therefore my choices are limited. Either keep it black,go Bruno Acajou or Marrone Metallizato. Either way it would look lovely but originallity is also a factor. The Bruno Acajou is a sensitive color in many ways. I could be fooled but many pictures online does not do it justice. Hopefully it's the light conditions.

Yes,I am little in doubt ;-)

 

Klaus,

I don't see why not. I just sent 10 random mails throughout Europe and the US. These two have replied that they might be able to help,the others could not. In my case I knew the color and its name,only lacking the code.

What color is your car ?

 

Tony Willis has most courteously returned with lots of useful information regarding my car. I now have the original numbers for engine/transmission/rear axle and the color code for the interior. It turns out that all 400's delivered in Bruno Acajou has no paint code on the order sheet,only the paints name.

I now have only the details from Cremonini to rely on. They should be trustworthy enough so its probably good solid information. Next step is finding a painter that eventually can mix and sell the paint. And that is currently a problem since not one has heard of Pininfarina colors... Cremonini can sell it but not ship it...

 

Sure Klaus,

Cremonini : [email protected]
Tony Willis : [email protected]

It took a few days to get reply from both of them.

Not many around in same color as Yours Klaus. It looks more Ivory than Bianco and really suits the car well. Do You know if it's original or respray ? If latter You might hit a dead end with Cremonini/Willis

 

Received answer from Mr. Sutera at Pininfarina today. His research shows Bruno Acajou is equivalent to Glasurit 104B,used by Pininfarina in 1972-79. He also supplied a formula with the correct blend to get 104B.

I now have 2-3 alternatives and should probably make up some spray tests.

A