Are white cars better, cheaper, safer and cooler? We find out – Drive

Motoring legend Henry Ford once famously told customers they could have their Model T in any colour they liked, so long as it was black.

Today, we are somewhat spoiled for choice when it comes to car colours. Yellows, blues, browns, reds, greens, pinks, even the unpainted look in matte grey – you name it, you can have it, provided the car manufacturer offers it, of course.

And yet, we still cling loyally to…