What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

[CougarBait]

I am restoring my 40HP 1966 Evinrude Lark VIII. The paint has obviously faded over time, but still appears blueish (grey haze). In its faded state it is not nearly as dark as the examples of polychromatic blue that i have seen. According to internet sources it may be:

(1)Evinrude 1963-69 Blue: Bombardier #771259 polychromatic blue
(2)Evinrude 1963+/-: Dupli-Color #175 Light Blue (AP 175 Light Blue M)
(3)BLUE63 POLYCHROMATIC BLUE 1963-66
(4)or "Blue Mist" which looks like it was implemented in 1967

In this 1966 Evinrude ad, it appears as if there were two colors for the Lark VIII 40 HP ? a grey that was in the forefront and a blue that was in the background ? If so, I am interested in the more blue one that is in the background.
http://www.old-omc.de/e_1966/seite_08_09.jpg

What do you guys think/know ?

 

[F_R]

Re: What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

It is true that some years had a choice of blue or grey. I'm not sure about '66. But probably.

 

[CougarBait]

Re: What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

Thanks for the info. Based upon the color of my engine, do you believe it was polychromatic blue originally ?

 

[F_R]

Re: What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

Well sure. It certainly isn't the grey one.

 

[merc20076]

Re: What was the '66 Lark VIII 's factory color ?

My 1966 Lark VIII was originally charcoal. But now in black, it fits well with the color of my boat!