hello everyone
i just bought myself a life long dream: an 1981 fiat spider 124. it origianlly was red and was repainted in another red. now the color is dried out and cracked and i'll have it repainted.
two questions:

1-to real fiat spider fans: is there any other color acceptable than red?

2-if i painted it black, professionally, however the motor area would stay red, would that be a deadly sinn, or would that be acceptable. once again, if done professionally and with a clear cut!

give me your thoughts!!
thanks

ingmar