Correct 4 speed console!

I can't help you w/ the factory color, but my understanding is the flat front console was used in factory A/C cars for clearance of the underdash mounted A/C unit (makes sense to me until someone explains it better LOL). The front of the console sits so far up under the dash that I don't think most people would notice either way.

There are alot of bogus 4-spd consoles on the internet. Some have the correct console base w/ a fabricated top plate and some use a fabricated auto base. Good luck with whatever choice you decide to make. I saw some pics of your car in another thread.....BEAUTIFUL. I love the copper color interior!