original colour

[rugbyref1]

no, you will need to go into the Post Office when you want to Tax the car - you can't do this online or by Post - they will change it there and keep the V5 ... DVLA will then post you a new one stating PLG

[gorann24]

Thanks again Christopher its the little things like that that makes being a member of this club and forum a must for TR virgins like me a must.
Thanks to all for their help,
Gordon

[Beans]

... Triton Green was the colour of the press drophead TR8 used in the USA - see some of the original press articles from eg Car and Driver - the famous quote - nothing less than the reinvention of the sports car.

Sportscar ???

[XSeries]

Sorry, but the original quote from August 1980 Car & Driver is "sports car" as a headline and ".....sports car, mate." in the text! The car is in "black and white" but is in fact Triton Green.......
Brian

[rugbyref1]

... and here was the advert that followed