I have found that most of the builders in the UK in the late?40 50s etc,INCLUDING?big companys?like Claud Butler gave you the choice of what ever colour you wanted, some with an extra cost, also choice of transfers(decals) lug and box lining,etc ?I had Claud do my 1949?frame in the Midland C&AC club colours, light and dark blue.Mercian in Derby(DARBY) builds everything to order, per my 2005 Mercian, So if refinishing a frame, have it done the way?that turns you on.Dont worry about what it was ITS YOUR BUCKS!,?Cheers John Crump OldturnedoffBrit. Parker. Co USA?