IIRC, around the time that the ex-Seeb Air Cdre had been the staish at Coningsby there was a fuss about the Captain's staff car at Yeovilton. I believe a white Omega was delivered but he wanted it in maroon so had it resprayed.
At the same time OC Cgy took delivery of a maroon one I suggested they should have swapped.
Senior Officers (and not so senior officers) vanity must cost the tax payer a fortune.