[ZR1] New Blue 2012 Caught on Car Hauler Carlisle Blue!
05-26-2011, 12:13 PM
#41
Burning Brakes
Well members of the "Darker Blue" Corvette camp, or at least a representation of that camp have expressed their opinions.
First off, I too am a fan of dark blues and although Electron Bue and LeMans Blue are nice colors I would prefer something more navy in color and metallic, similar to a color used in either '89 or '90.
I did see this color at the Birthday Bash at the National Corvette Museum this year and yes, I thought it was a very nice color, but I also prefer silver/grey as well.
I think this color can work, if the car is optioned with a different wheel. In the picture, it appears dull and at first glance the comp grey wheel doesn't offer any great appeal. The fact that it is also cloudy does not help.
Anyway, I've been waiting to see this color on a complete car and I will wait to pass judgement until I see it in person.
So that's one for the "I like it column". (JMHO)
Have a great Corvette season!
First off, I too am a fan of dark blues and although Electron Bue and LeMans Blue are nice colors I would prefer something more navy in color and metallic, similar to a color used in either '89 or '90.
I did see this color at the Birthday Bash at the National Corvette Museum this year and yes, I thought it was a very nice color, but I also prefer silver/grey as well.
I think this color can work, if the car is optioned with a different wheel. In the picture, it appears dull and at first glance the comp grey wheel doesn't offer any great appeal. The fact that it is also cloudy does not help.
Anyway, I've been waiting to see this color on a complete car and I will wait to pass judgement until I see it in person.
So that's one for the "I like it column". (JMHO)
Have a great Corvette season!
05-26-2011, 12:27 PM
#42
Drifting
NEW Blue caught on Carrier
IN MY 45 PLUS YEARS OF BUYING CORVETTES I NEVER SAW A COLOR I DID NOT LIKE.....AS LONG AS ITS A CORVETTE I AM HAPPY...Harvey
PS. ONE CAVEAT: The only one my Wife WOULD NOT let me bring home was the 1998 Purple Pace Car w/(Yellow Wheels).. Sorry to those who have one, but at the time my Wife drew a line in the Sand...Harvey
PS. ONE CAVEAT: The only one my Wife WOULD NOT let me bring home was the 1998 Purple Pace Car w/(Yellow Wheels).. Sorry to those who have one, but at the time my Wife drew a line in the Sand...Harvey
05-26-2011, 07:28 PM
#44
Le Mans Master
........ isn't this blue an option on the current Camry Hybrids? Doesn't belong on a car with lines like a Vette, sorry!
05-26-2011, 09:04 PM
#48
Le Mans Master
Well members of the "Darker Blue" Corvette camp, or at least a representation of that camp have expressed their opinions.
First off, I too am a fan of dark blues and although Electron Bue and LeMans Blue are nice colors I would prefer something more navy in color and metallic, similar to a color used in either '89 or '90.
I did see this color at the Birthday Bash at the National Corvette Museum this year and yes, I thought it was a very nice color, but I also prefer silver/grey as well.
I think this color can work, if the car is optioned with a different wheel. In the picture, it appears dull and at first glance the comp grey wheel doesn't offer any great appeal. The fact that it is also cloudy does not help.
Anyway, I've been waiting to see this color on a complete car and I will wait to pass judgement until I see it in person.
So that's one for the "I like it column". (JMHO)
Have a great Corvette season!
First off, I too am a fan of dark blues and although Electron Bue and LeMans Blue are nice colors I would prefer something more navy in color and metallic, similar to a color used in either '89 or '90.
I did see this color at the Birthday Bash at the National Corvette Museum this year and yes, I thought it was a very nice color, but I also prefer silver/grey as well.
I think this color can work, if the car is optioned with a different wheel. In the picture, it appears dull and at first glance the comp grey wheel doesn't offer any great appeal. The fact that it is also cloudy does not help.
Anyway, I've been waiting to see this color on a complete car and I will wait to pass judgement until I see it in person.
So that's one for the "I like it column". (JMHO)
Have a great Corvette season!
05-26-2011, 09:06 PM
#49
Le Mans Master
Barbie Blue!
I think GM should rename this to Barbie Blue. Carlisle deserve a better color.
05-26-2011, 09:17 PM
#50
Race Director
05-26-2011, 11:06 PM
#54
_"SCOTT"_
It is a horrible color, but I bet it will be worth some money 20-30 years from now.
05-26-2011, 11:49 PM
#56
Drifting
I remember that bike--'90 Fatboy, I think--first year they made that model. I bought a '92 when they had much better color choices.
I gotta agree with most of the comments on this thread about the new blue color. There really weren't any colors where I though GM missed the mark on the C6 until now. Maybe it will look better in person . . . .
Jeff
I gotta agree with most of the comments on this thread about the new blue color. There really weren't any colors where I though GM missed the mark on the C6 until now. Maybe it will look better in person . . . .
Jeff
05-27-2011, 12:36 AM
#58
Melting Slicks
05-27-2011, 08:08 AM
#59
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Some unique and daring individuals will buy and cherish corvettes in Carlisle Blue. Different strokes for different folks. That's what makes life interesting. I've said before that if the ZR1 was available only in "Barney Purple", I'd still be a buyer.On the plus side for CB, it looks like a nice, non-clashing, compliment to the JSB calipers, badging, and surpercharger cover.
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05-28-2011, 12:53 PM
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They need to bring LMB back.