The 1983 "AA9" was for Charcoal Grey Metallic. The first "A" is actually
for the year the colour was first introduced. I believe it was for
Chrysler's letter year system. The second "A" was for the colour (silvers
are "A", blues are "C", reds are "M", etc.) while the last number is for the
shade. The higher the number, the darker the shade with "9" being the
darkest. "TX9" is black.
The three digit colour codes are generally shown on the data tag, one set on
the second row from the bottom for the body colour and another on the third
row for the roof. The upper door frame colour is shown on the second line,
right after the body colour and interior trim codes. If the door frame is
painted the same colour as the body colour, and all 1981-83 Imperials are,
the code will be "000". This layout applies to cars built from 1969.
Darts, Valiants, Belvederes and Coronets were most noted for having the
upper part of the door painted to match the interior colour scheme. These
would have a different colour listed instead of "000".
Refinishers' colour charts generally show only the last two digits.
Bill
Vancouver, BC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: IML: 81 EFI coupe on eBay gray or silver?
> "Sterling Silver", code A1 is the color on this car. Sterling silver was
> used in both 1981 and 1982. In addition, there was also a "Silver", code
A2
> in 1982.
>
> I don't know what the difference was in appearance.
>
> 1983 has an A9 code, which was a Charcoal gray, a darker shade, as you
say.
> This must be what is on your car, although I cannot explain why your data
> plate says AA9 - there is no such code in the book that I can see.
>
> I see your car is an 83, that explains the difference. The options and
> color codes were different for different years.
> Dick Benjamin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob P" <fristpenny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 7:10 AM
> Subject: RE: IML: 81 EFI coupe on eBay gray or silver?
>
>
> > Dick & List,
> >
> > My '83 is charcoal gray. It is much darker than this car. The owner
lists
> it
> > as sterling silver/gray. Was there a silver and a dark gray during
these
> > years? My car was at least partially repainted, but it should be the
> > original color. If anybody knows the color codes that might help. I
> believe
> > mine is AA9, but I haven't seen my car in some time :(
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> > >From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
> > >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > >To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > >Subject: IML: 81 EFI coupe on eBay
> > >Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 20:39:03 -0800
> > >
> > >I happen to know quite a bit about this car, having corresponded with
the
> > >original owner for 7 or 8 years regarding his maintenance of the car.
> His
> > >son is now helping him dispose of some things, including the car, as he
> is
> > >well into his 90s, I believe.
> > >
> > >The owner is still and always was a meticulous person, as honest as
ever
> > >came down the pike, and presents the car accurately in the eBay
auction.
> > >I
> > >believe this is as nice a daily driver condition car as you will find.
> It
> > >is fairly presented, with no hidden faults, 100% original and still
quite
> > >presentable all in all, -very rare for this color - and with quite a
few
> > >spare parts for the car, not all of which are mentioned in the ad.
> > >
> > >If you are interested in one of these unique cars, I stand behind this
> one!
> > >
> > >See:
> >
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43905&ite
> m=2453903190
> > >
> > >At present, the high bid is $200.
> > >
> > >Dick Benjamin
> > >
> > >
> >
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