The headlight covers are aftermarket additions. Nevertheless, they are fairly common additions. Some people love the look. Others seem to dislike the covers.
I love the look but am going back to original. I haven't even started thinking of what color I'm going to have it painted yet. That's almost too big of a decision.
must be cool as the owner to watch this restoration almost in real time...great for documentation as well
All I know is that the original is 'blue' so no matter what, I won't be 100% correct. Think I'll stay at period correct no matter what though.
Have you checked with Marcel or Carbon? There's a chance either of them might know its original configuration.
Hello Drew, your original colour combination is Blu Chiaro Met. 106-A-38 - Pelle Nera VM8500 (black leather) regards Matthias
Can't improve on blu chiaro for a 246. It seems 9 out of 10 offered for sale these days are red. BTW, glad to see this is your car. I read the Bradan thread in the NY section, but didn't know whose it was. I'm doing the same right now with a 356A Speedster, but the 246 was very near the top of my list as a car to buy and have restored. Not sure about the timeline, but we'll be at the two year mark by the time it's back on the road. It takes some guts to see a fairly expensive, mildly presentable car torn down and exposed (mine actually looked more like a basket case...), but once you've seen it reconstructed properly you may never be satisfied with the typical "nice" old car. Bare metal tells the truth. I think it's an amazing experience that every classic car enthusiast needs to do at least once. If all goes well you'll be getting the best of both worlds: all the panache, simple driving pleasure and heritage (new cars lack all of these, to some extent) along with cleanliness and the properly dialed-in mechanicals of a new car (most old cars drive like old cars, which is why people tend to think they are bad to drive.) Plus if anyone steals your wallet while you're admiring your car they won't really get away with much.
