Flemke's F1 - The Sequel

[Peloton25]

Flemke has shared the first photo of #040's new paintwork over on PH.com.

Originally Posted by flemke on PH.com

I've instructed them to paint it "Blu Alfa", which is a very dark, solid blue, on the reddish side of blue. It was, supposedly, available on some Alfas in approx 1987-91.

Originally Posted by flemke on PH.com

To give you an idea, the blue is the cleanest v dark solid blue that I could find, amongst everything that's been on a production car in last 25+ yrs.

I think it looks great! The car will be back together soon - really can't wait to see the rest.

>8^)
ER

[PatrickT82]

interesting!

Then I'm very glad I have seen 040 in its old color with the gold BBS rims!

[cabrio92]

Hello,

thank you Erik.

A good choice interesting to see in real because it looks nearly black on these pics.

do you think it is done at the factory ?

Phil

[hurstg01]

The paint finish in that pic looks great! Wonder what it looks like up close?

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by cabrio92

A good choice interesting to see in real because it looks nearly black on these pics.

It is a rather dark hue. When he first announced he had chosen a color he mentioned that it was quite similar to 'Rob Walker Blue' seen here on this 250 GTB:

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Another person suggested it should be the same as Fiat's Blue Lord seen here on this Integrale:



And again here:

do you think it is done at the factory ?

Another quick quote:

Originally Posted by flemke on PH.com

Until fairly recently, they had a sub-contractor do their painting, but now it's done in-house.

He's also mentioned that he's considering adding something in the way of graphics to liven things up a bit - perhaps in white like the Rob Walker car. Whether the result is perceived as good or bad, he's still going to end up with one of the most unique F1s out there. Anyway, I'm sure he won't be lacking anyone's opinion when it's done.

>8^)
ER

[cabrio92]

Cool,

thank you Erik.

Phil

[Peloton25]

So, here's three new images courtesy of flemke.







Looking good so far.

>8^)
ER

[cabrio92]

Waouh ! Great pics !

I reconize a SLR on the back but which is the car just next ? A F1 ?

[Edit] I thought an a optical illusion for the door but a part is missing. first time I saw that on a pic.

Phil

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by cabrio92

I reconize a SLR on the back but which is the car just next ? A F1 ?

I believe it to be another SLR - just the cover isn't fitted as tightly.

>8^)
ER

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by peloton25

i believe it to be another slr - just the cover isn't fitted as tightly.

>8^)
er

+1

[Peloton25]

Let me just add that if I had a couple of SLRs sitting around, I'd keep covers on them too.

>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

Another teaser shot flemke has been kind enough to share - looking very good according to me.



>8^)
ER

[Peloton25]

Wheels on the ground!



>8^)
ER

[Sami Aaltonen]

Those mirrows makes this F1 special. Not so many has the mirrows up to the doors.
Great to see it's back on the road!

[PatrickT82]

very nice! Hope to see it soon in its new paintjob!