1974 Bentley Touch Up Paint (1 OEM Colors)

The 1974 Bentley Vibe

In 1974, while the rest of the world was busy painting their family haulers in questionable shades of Avocado and Harvest Gold, Bentley was still playing a different game. This was the era of the majestic T-Series (T1) and the drop-dead gorgeous Corniche. These weren't just cars; they were hand-rubbed statements of British engineering. In our database, we've focused on the ultimate survivor that defined this decade: Racing Green. It's the only color that truly mattered when you were cruising through Mayfair or arriving at the club. This was the pinnacle of the "heavy metal" era, before the accountants started weighing every ounce of pigment.

Paint Health Check

We are firmly in the Single Stage Era here. Back then, Bentley was likely laying down thick coats of thermoplastic lacquer or high-solids enamel. It's beautiful, it's deep, but it's high-maintenance. Unlike modern cars that hide behind a plastic clear coat, this paint "breathes." If it's been sitting out, you're looking at serious Oxidation-that chalky, hazy fade that makes your Racing Green look like a blackboard. You might also see "checking" or "crows feet" (fine cracks) where the thick layers have expanded and contracted over fifty years. This paint is alive, and if it's looking dull, it's basically crying out for help.

Restoration Tip

Listen close: with 1974 single-stage paint, it needs wax or it dies. If you're seeing that chalky oxidation, don't panic-there's usually enough "meat" on these old Bentleys to buff it back to a mirror shine. But once you've leveled that surface and brought the color back, you have to seal it immediately. Without a high-quality wax or sealant, the oxygen in the air will go right back to work on those open pores, and you'll be back to a matte finish before the next oil change. Treat it like fine leather; keep it fed, keep it sealed, and it'll outlast us all.