without a rear spoiler, which was an OEM Option. The only company now stocking numerous parts for these cars is www.viamoto.co.uk. Bodywork Colors The FTO models were available in the following 12 colors, identified by the OE paint code provided within the data of the [Vehicle Identification Number] (VIN Plate) affixed to the engine bay bulkhead; Period 1994-2000: Passion Red - Code R71/Part No MZ101933 (a bright flame red) Pyrenees Black - Code X08/Part No MZ101902 (black, with a subtle reflective fleck) Scotia White - Code W83/Part No MZ101901 (pure white) Period 1994-1997: Moonlight Blue - Code T88C/Part No MZ101942 (very dark navy blue) Imperial Red - Code R39C/Part No MZ101956 (light burgundy) Monaco Red - Code R82/Part No MZ101814 (dark burgundy) Steel Silver - Code A34/Part No MZ101955 (metallic grey) Timber Green - Code G13/Part No MZ102001 (dark forest green, as the name suggests) Period 1995: Dandelion Yellow - Code Y77C/Part No MZ101879 (warm creamy yellow, unique to the GPX LE) Period 1996-2000: Symphonic Silver - Code A26A/Part No MZ101952 (light metallic warm grey) Icecelle Blue - Code T73/Part No MZ101977 ("pearlised" metallic cobalt blue) Kielder Green - Code G84/Part No MZ101908 (turquoise) For some of these colors their popularity was limited. Now, many years since production ceased in early 2000, certain colored models are now hard to findsuch as those in green, for example. All FTO engine bay/interior body paints are flat or non-metallic closely matching colors. Model production by color The build quantity per color helps to indicate the OEM rarity of some model builds - some of which may still be roadworthy, or available in the second hand market. Total FTO model production by body color is as follows (color shades in parenthesis): Annual production Total FTO model production by year is as follows: These are Production dates. Whilst some models may have been produced on the production line to Customer pre-order specifications, the majority would not instantly be purchased, registered and "on the road". For example, an FTO first registered in Japan in 2001 will therefore be at least a year old (from the last Production Year of 2000). If that used vehicle is then exported and sold in the UK in say 2003, then the DVLA "first registered" date is very likely to be 2003. Chassis Numbering Whilst the month/year date on seat belt tags can assist in clarifying a production date when purchasing