Colours - today vs. the past - what is yours?

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What colour is your Corvair?

White
4
9%
Silver
1
2%
Black
3
7%
Gray
1
2%
Red
4
9%
Blue
10
23%
Green
3
7%
Yellow
5
12%
Gold
1
2%
Brown
1
2%
Orange
3
7%
Purple
0
No votes
Pink
1
2%
Multi-colour
1
2%
Other
5
12%
 
Total votes: 43

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I was reading an article about car colours and white, silver and black are on top nowadays.
I was wondering what did you guys paint your Corvairs? I know that red seems to be the most popular choice. Am I right?
Are you sticking with the original paint scheme?; something similar or went in a totally different direction?
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You left out a color. RUST!! :) My most current vair is red and rust. Some day it will likely be black with violet flames.
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Staying original. Or returning to original that is. Car is currently Resale Red. Going back to the original Silver Blue.
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I copied these off an article about new cars. Rust wasn't listed as a dealer option for some reason.
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Mine was originally white. P.O. painted it maroon, P.O. before him made it red. I went back to the original Ermine White with red interior.
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Marina blue was my choice of color for
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multi :evil:

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I'm a bit shocked not to see more red ones, so far at least.

I do like various shades of blue on a Corvair though and I am tempted to paint mine this colour when I fix it mechanically. it was originally red, then blue, then red again.
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I chose Orange but my car is actually a one year only in 1968 color called Corvette Bronze ,

It was only used on Corvettes and Camaros .
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I was told by the person I bought my Spyder from that the shade of yellow he had it painted is an Oldsmobile color, and not a Chevrolet Color.
Not too sure what it's called, though.
My car was originally Red with a Black interior, I do know that.
Personally, I kinda wish mine was TARDIS Blue...silver/grey interior, too.
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My 66 Corsa is madeira marroon. Arguably the best color option that year in my opinion.
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We went with the original Goldwood Yellow (code 943) on the Spyder in a base/clear. I think it's a little darker than the original due to the clear coat. Jeff
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Although it's been repainted once mine is the original palmar red. If it weren't so original I would be tempted to do something completely custom for both interior and exterior.
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