1961 BMC Touch Up Paint (4 OEM Colors)

The 1961 BMC Vibe

Welcome to 1961-the year the British Motor Corporation was basically the king of the road, and the Mini was busy becoming a global icon. Whether you were tossing an Austin-Healey through a mountain pass or just puttering to the shops in a Morris Minor, your car was draped in a finish that meant business. We've curated the heavy hitters from this legendary era: British Racing Green No 1, Healy Blue, Old English White No. 2, and a Black so deep it looks like it's still wet. These weren't just colors; they were the uniform of the British motoring elite.

Paint Health Check

If you're looking at an original 1961 BMC today, you're dealing with the Single Stage Era. Back then, we didn't have the luxury of a plastic-like clear coat to hide behind. This is pigment mixed right into the resin, sprayed thick and proud. The problem? If you let it sit out in the sun, it'll "chalk" faster than a pool hall professional. That's oxidation-the paint isn't dead, but the top layer has literally turned into dust. If your Healy Blue looks more like a dusty chalkboard than a Mediterranean sky, you're looking at decades of atmospheric battle.

Restoration Tip

Since this is single-stage paint, you've actually got a hidden advantage: there's no clear coat to delaminate or peel. You can usually buff that shine right back out of the grave. My advice? Grab a high-quality compound and a slow polisher to take off that oxidized "crust." Once the color pops, remember the golden rule of 1961: It needs wax or it dies. Without a clear coat, your paint is naked to the elements. Seal it with a high-grade carnauba or a modern sealant every few months to keep that Old English White from turning into a yellowed ghost of its former self.