Its definitely the original garnet red paint... that photo doesn't do the color justice. Here it is next to my L78 convertible. Could say its a chip off the big block - LOL. The interior is red standard with console/auto, 350 4bbl (L65?) with AC. The primer is showing through slighly in a couple of spots and it has a few dings, but it's very presentable so I'd like to preserve it.