In various photos I've noticed that the metal under the headlamp glass covers appears to be painted a silver color. Is that original or was the metal painted body color?

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Fri, 02/03/2006 - 06:31

Only a few early cars (1961) had body color scoops. After that they were silver grey until 1967/8 when the headlamps were opened. See Bob Stevensons excellent guide on this site. George Camp

Submitted by htech@cwnet.com on Thu, 02/02/2006 - 13:20

The metal/scoop beneath the headlights of my '63 E-Type Coupe is painted the silver color.

Although my car was originally white, and later painted green,I believe the silver paint to be original. Tom Hughes