I think they would look great painted.
As for the classic look. Seems funny folks would mention that since they came with uncut fenders. Folks change them to suit them not others...like widen them, narrow them, raise them, lower them, big tires, little tires, super charge them, diesel them, make them longer, & even shorter...
I just love all EB's oh and 78 & 79 models too.
JA