body and interior Has Anyone Done A Grey Interior?

[wyobmw]

I am repainting my car in Inka orange and thought that a grey interior would look nice.  I can't find any examples of anyone deviating from the normal color schemes, except of course for the truly outrageous ones!  I was thinking that I might delve into the grey color choices from later BMW's to keep it looking factory correct.  

If anyone has any pictures of a grey interior on a 2002 I would love to see them.

 

 

[John_in_VA]

BMW offered gray in the later 2002s. The Granatrot-metallic parts car I had came with gray vinyl.

[tjones02]

Also, grey interior was available in '60s '02s...

[Conserv]

+1

But for some reason -- Hoffman and/or BMW NA -- gray interiors were fairly rare in the U.S. (I haven't a clue if that's also true in other markets).

So...this guy needs a photo! I have certainly seen some factory gray interiors on this forum but I wouldn't know how to search for them as they seem to appear not as a focus but more-or-less incidentally.

Steve

[Jace]

i have a thing for grey marle carpet with black everything else. it'd be especially nice in an 02.

[Maximillian]

I have seen the original BMW panels (might still be available for 74 and later) and they are quite handsome. With the right exterior color it gives the 02 a stately look.

[2002haus]

The grey interiors were used throughout the 02 production.  Some shades differed slightly at least on the early cars.

Known color combinations (as previously mentioned) which at least for the US were not very common:

 

A.  Atlantik

B.  Granatrot

C.  Malaga

D.  Pacific

E.  Schwartz

F.  Turkis

G.  Verona

 

All of those colors provide a great combination when in good condition.  Like life though.....beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

HTH

 

Edit:  Added Atlantik (forgot about the '74 Tii sold a while back)  Thanks 73 Touring

Edited September 13, 2013 by 2002haus

[73touring]

We scrapped out an Atlantic blau 71 that had a mint

Grey interior. Actually should have saved that car. Looked bad in that the

Quarter panels had big gaping holes in it but was otherwise

Very solid.

[wyobmw]

Thanks for the help guys.  Nice to know that there should be some out there.  I sure would like to see some pictures if any of you come across any.  I think I will ask Esty is she has any pictures.

 

I think it could look very nice.

[tjones02]

I've seen Bristol grey with grey interior, very grey all around, but it looked good...

[thinksound_mike]

I've seen Bristol grey with grey interior, very grey all around, but it looked good...

that sounds like an amazing color combination (i like gray).

 

i always thought an interior done in denim would be cool and would wear in well; but definitely not for someone who wants to keep everything stock.  

[1972_Targa]

Denim Interior? On the 1973 Gremlin, an option offered was a Levi's interior trim package, which included spun nylon upholstery made to look like denim (fire safety regulations prohibited the use of real cotton denim). Details included removable map pockets, burnished copper rivets (thigh burners), and red Levi's logo tabs.

Edited September 13, 2013 by 1972_Targa

[thinksound_mike]

That's awesome! Never knew that existed. Too bad they couldn't use real denim. Would have looked nice when it's old and worn. Think of it as "interior patina". Or beat up jeans on your seats.

[Conserv]

The '75-'76 all-model Farben Polster (Color and Upholstery) pamphlet includes the attached chart showing the factory recommended exterior-interior color combinations. I'm only showing the 2002 portion of a larger chart.

The gray interiors are represented by the gray blocks marked "0004". Of course, and for example, it seems that at least 90% of the Malaga cars coming to the U.S. during this '75-'76 period had beige "0003" interiors. Why? I haven't a clue!

Steve

Edited September 14, 2013 by Conserv

[glemon]

The Inka Orange 2002 I just bought has a re-upholstered grey interior, here are a couple pics: