Paint is proper colors, persimmon is slightly faded, and it may be original paint as I cannot find any overspray. Interior is not original. Engine and drive train is original and still in good condition at 95,000 miles.
No matter anyway you slice it... it's a beaut. I mistook what you posted, was thinking you said this car you purchased in 59 while in the USAF.
That was the reason for the paint question. Think original paint might be lacquer or late enamel, phasing out. I just remember lacquer was the rage mid 50's to early 60s cause the drying time of the lacquer was the bomb .
95k not bad and a car you can actually wok on. Engine does it have the space station 4 barrel holley, throttle plates on the top of carb? If it does never run it without the air cleaner.... hall of fame for carb fires .
Enjoy the beast, it's sharp
Pep