1931 31 Dec. 4/2 (advt.) 20 h.p. Coach Saloon, colour scheme maroon (resprayed cellulose), general condition and appearance is very good.
1975 G. Seymour iii. 46 The stolen and resprayed Cortina.
1995 P. Redmond (Mersey TV transmission script) (O.E.D. Archive) Episode 6. 22 (stage direct.) Kurt is working on his car tightening up the bolts on the now beaten out and re-sprayed boot lid.