We live in a very monochromatic age. Vast swathes of apparel, furnishings, cars even, are increasingly produced in varying shades of black, white and grey. However, it wasn't always thus; take American automobiles for instance. One look at this Ford colour chart from 1955 would be enough to convince you that Henry Ford had come a long way since his 'you can have any colour you like as long as it's black' mantra. Goldenrod Yellow, Waterfall Blue, Tropical Rose, Torch Red, Buckskin Brown and Regency Purple to name but a few of the vibrant colours you could order your next T-Bird in.
Speaking of T-Birds, imagine my delight at seeing a 1955 Ford Thunderbird parked outside my (spiritual) local on Thursday evening. Looking very sexy in its Thunderbird Blue (or is it Sea Sprite Green?) livery. (Definitely not Teal.)
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