This pic really shows off the mint colour that this Nova was. Originally, it was Carnelian red, but as previously mentioned, at some point in the past, it;d had a re-spray in a slightly different colour. It was a nightmare trying to get paint to match, but I eventually found Rover Opoto red to be the closest match.

As you can see, the colour changed from a dark red (front of car in the pic), to a brigh metallic copper (rear of the car - looks more orangy in this pic though).
I loved the colour and it a real pity that the car wasn't in better condtion. This colour would look mint an a huge-kitted, 17" wheeled valver!