1957 Austin Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1957 Austin Vibe

In 1957, the British motorways were dominated by the "Big Three" from Longbridge: the bubbly little A35, the sturdy A55 Cambridge, and the regal A95 Westminster. This was the era of post-war optimism, where Austin moved away from the drab blacks of the early 50s and into a world of "Technicolor" pastels. We've locked down the four essential shades that define this vintage-the quintessential survivors like Island Blue and the legendary Old English White No. 2. These weren't just colors; they were a statement that the austerity of the 40s was officially in the rearview mirror.

Paint Health Check

Make no mistake, you are firmly in the Single Stage Era. Back then, they didn't bother with "clear coats" or plastic-looking finishes; it was just thick, honest paint layered directly onto the steel. The problem? This paint is alive-it breathes, and it's constantly fighting the elements. If your Austin is looking a bit "chalky" or the color looks like it's been rubbed with a blackboard eraser, that's oxidation. Without the protection of a modern topcoat, the sun literally bakes the life out of the pigments. It's a classic battle: if you don't feed the paint, it turns into dust.

Restoration Tip

Here is the golden rule for 1957 steel: It needs wax or it dies. Because there is no clear coat to act as a sacrificial shield, your wax layer is the only thing standing between your Island Blue and the "Tin Worm" (rust). If you're performing a touch-up, don't just dab and dash. You're working with a finish that wants to be buffed. Once your repair is cured, hit it with a high-grade sealant or carnauba wax to lock out moisture. If you leave that single-stage surface "naked" to the air, it'll start chalking up again before you've even finished your tea.