PUZZLED? Allante 1989 - 92U Gray Metallic

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08-02-2007, 01:22 AM

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PUZZLED? Allante 1989 - 92U Gray Metallic

VIN# 1G6VR3186KU100457

can anyone explain this?

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PAINT -- What makes this Allante special and rare is the professional paint that was added by the earlier owner. Notice the one picture showing the 3 brush marks...this is the trademark of the painter (Does anyone recognize it?) and it appears on both sides above the rear tires. Interestingly, the pin-stripes are not taped, but are applied with paint and can't be felt when touched. Also, the paint appears to have multi-layers of clear coating which gives it a depth of color...very cool.

08-02-2007, 06:52 PM

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RE: Allante 1989 - 92U Gray Metallic

I don't recognize the trademark signature, who is the ARTIST.

08-03-2007, 01:58 AM

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RE: Allante 1989 - 92U Gray Metallic

i dont really know.
the car has resided in Washington, District Of Columbia all its life if that helps.

lets see who finds out 1st or knows the answer.

08-06-2007, 09:19 AM

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RE: Allante 1989 - 92U Gray Metallic

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COLOR -- I searched and found that in 1989 there were 125 units that were produced with the Smoked Metallic Grey, a sought after color for the XK8 Jags. Most 89 grey Allante's were equipped with the red interior which I felt was not as European to the rare matching grey interior.

artist was not be identified.
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