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I went into this when I wanted the chassis of my Mk VIII 500 repainted. I was told that Dupont primer/surfacer 30S grey is a good match for cars of the same period as mine but from other conversations I have had I suspect Cooper would have used whatever was available. Of course by the time your car was built standards might have been become stricter but my advice would be not be too fussy.
You will also have the dilemma of what type of paint to use. Old fashioned cellulose is hopeless at resisting brake fluid (and methanol) so do you go for two pack which looks too shiny? Stove enamel might be the answer but it's very hard to find someone who can do it the way it used to be. I would avoid powder coat as it can trap water. Perhaps the best answer would be to use two pack witha a dulling agent added - I wish I had now.
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