DCraig-
The car came this color. I purchased it in Oct. '02, so no time for a repaint. It's a really great color except that the paint is oxidizing/fading on the hood and roof down the center. The color is what sold it seeing how I've never seen any of these around. I just got the windows tinted too. I'll get a photo taken tomorrow and post it on the site. I know the color is original too, because I have the original window sticker stating it's pearl black.
Thanks for your liking of the car.

-Jamie