"C3 blues" Need pics
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Racer
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
"C3 blues" Need pics
I need some help with colors. Primarily between the blue ones. I have been shopping for an early C3 (68-73) and although my favorite color is green, I keep coming across blue ones. The problem I am having is the color as reported by the seller does not always match up to what I think is the appropriate color for that model year. Therefore, for my own piece of mind some photos of the correct colors would be greatly appreciated. below are the blues that I am aware of.
Thanks in advance.
LeMans Blue 68 69
International Blue 68
Mulsanne Blue 70 71
Bridgehamptom Blue 70 71
Bryar Blue 72
Targa Blue 72
Medium Blue 73
Dark Blue 73
Thanks in advance.
LeMans Blue 68 69
International Blue 68
Mulsanne Blue 70 71
Bridgehamptom Blue 70 71
Bryar Blue 72
Targa Blue 72
Medium Blue 73
Dark Blue 73
Racer
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Though mines an early '70 I went with the '69 LeMans Blue. After looking over the mix it turns out the LeMans Blue has more aluminum flake in it, 'bout 50% more than the Mulsanne Blue. Just seemed to "pop" better in the sunlight (on the paint chip board) and it really picks up the body lines.
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As mentioned, LeMans Blue can vary depending on the lighting. Also, when I had mine painted my shop told me there were 5 shades available- I went with the middle one. There are a few pics in my photo album. 
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St. Jude Donor '06
A member here painted his the new Cobalt Blue, VERY sweet color!!
I was going to do mine in that but I am selling so kinda pointless now
I was going to do mine in that but I am selling so kinda pointless now
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From: Kinzers. PA
Originally Posted by Madmikeee
A member here painted his the new Cobalt Blue, VERY sweet color!!
I was going to do mine in that but I am selling so kinda pointless now
I was going to do mine in that but I am selling so kinda pointless now
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Racer
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Originally Posted by alanbl
Steel Cities Gray!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by GasketDude
Though mines an early '70 I went with the '69 LeMans Blue. After looking over the mix it turns out the LeMans Blue has more aluminum flake in it, 'bout 50% more than the Mulsanne Blue. Just seemed to "pop" better in the sunlight (on the paint chip board) and it really picks up the body lines.
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From: Santee CA
Originally Posted by alanbl
Steel Cities Gray!
Heh. Our '74 was repainted this color, and it was a really poor paint job. Looks like a $199 Earl Scheib special...As for the blue paint, the Le Mans Blue on the C5's and C6's look like they're a darker blue...
