Most of the three-litre cars’ factory records show the original colour of the car as it was delivered. The Chairman of Alvis, J J Parkes, was said to prefer seal grey for his cars while the Sales Director insisted on more striking colours. So white was often chosen for show cars, as it was by Graber, and once sold they were repainted in more subtle shades of grey. So, here is the choice offered by the factory:
If your chassis was sent to Graber then the colour was the choice of the customer, such as
Earlier this year we asked if anyone had owned their Alvis longer than Walter Williamson, member 589 who joined the AOC in 1955 with a 1935 Firebird 17514, KY 4727. Walter has owned his Speed 20 SB AYN 15 since 1961. Both he, his wife and the Speed 20 were born in 1934 so they celebrated 240 years together, with a few Alvis friends.
At IAW we offered both our DVD of Bulletins and Ken Day’s fourth edition of “The Story of the Red Triangle” at a take away price of £50. We can extend this offer now to those who were unable to find time to visit Yellow Birch and to those unable to attend the weekend. See the Publications page to find out how to order.
Alvis Archive 
I am trying to find the right color for my TD21. In a posting on this website from 13 September 2014 “Alvis Colors”, I see a picture of the side of an Alvis in “Piasio Green”. Is there any chance you could give me the formula of this paint or get me in touch with the owner of the car?
Many thanks and kind regards,
Hans Eekhoff, Dorset
“Piasio” is my car and Red Triangle matched the existing colour last year. It had been repainted in 1988 to closely match the original 1959 Graber paint.
Thank you so much for your reply – as In want to paint my TD21; could you perhaps give me the formula of this color or can you send me a sample?
Many thanks and kind regards,
Hans Eekhoff, Dorset