1961 Austin Touch Up Paint (5 OEM Colors)

The 1961 Austin Vibe

In 1961, Austin wasn't just building cars; they were defining the British motoring identity. This was the year the Mini was truly hitting its stride and the Austin-Healey 3000 was the undisputed king of the B-roads. We've focused our collection on the iconic survivors that defined this era-the five heavy hitters that every enthusiast knows by sight. Whether you're chasing the deep depth of British Racing Green No 1 or the creamy, classic soul of Old English White No. 2, these colors weren't just options; they were the uniform of the 1960s road.

Paint Health Check

You have to understand that in 1961, we were firmly in the Single Stage Era. Your Austin didn't come out of the factory with a plastic-wrap clear coat; it came with a thick, honest layer of enamel. The good news is that this paint has "body" you can actually work with. The bad news? It's prone to "Oxidation." If your Tartan Red looks like a dusty pink chalkboard or your Black has turned a ghostly shade of grey, that's the paint literally drying out and dying on the surface. Without a clear coat for protection, the sun and oxygen are your worst enemies.

Restoration Tip

If you're touching up a 1961 survivor, don't just start spraying. That original finish is likely "thirsty." Before you apply your repair, you have to cut through the oxidation (the chalky fade) with a fine polishing compound to find the actual color hiding underneath. Once you've made your repair, remember the Salty Painter's golden rule for 1960s steel: It needs wax or it dies. Without a regular coat of high-quality wax to seal out the air, that single-stage pigment will start chalking again before the season is over. Keep it sealed, and it'll outlast the modern stuff.