strange color combo?
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strange color combo?
I took a look at a 71 LT1 where the long time owner explained he changed the interior color from green to black using spray die. The exterior is still in original paint, Ontario Orange. I thought this a bit of a strange combination, but maybe it works for me. It would have to be brought back of course, or maintained as black with die as it wears through.
Otherwise the car is a nice original with low documented mileage.
Is Orange exterior with Green interior unusual or extremely unusual?
Otherwise the car is a nice original with low documented mileage.
Is Orange exterior with Green interior unusual or extremely unusual?
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Is Orange exterior with Green interior unusual or extremely unusual?[/QUOTE]
I would say so..
it sounds like he gutted the interior and replaced it w/green then looked at how ugly it looked & bubba'ed his mistake w/black spray paint.
I think the original interior for an orange exterior was either black or saddle. Its not hard to replace your interior I would do so instead of painting it everytime it cracks.
I would say so..
it sounds like he gutted the interior and replaced it w/green then looked at how ugly it looked & bubba'ed his mistake w/black spray paint. I think the original interior for an orange exterior was either black or saddle. Its not hard to replace your interior I would do so instead of painting it everytime it cracks.
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Dark Green with Ontario Orange was available from St. Louis on the '71s. Code is 423. Check your trim tag.
I agree there were probably not too many orange cars with the green; black and saddle would have been typical, BUT if the car has factory green, I think I would keep the green.
I agree there were probably not too many orange cars with the green; black and saddle would have been typical, BUT if the car has factory green, I think I would keep the green.
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confirm the color combo on the trim tag in the driver's door jamb.
last weekend, I did see a warbonnet with a green interior.
either way, if its a true LT1, the color wouldn't bother me at all.
Its a '70's thing.
last weekend, I did see a warbonnet with a green interior.
either way, if its a true LT1, the color wouldn't bother me at all.
Its a '70's thing.
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I met a '71 LS5 coupe owner, who had a factory Ontario orange exterior with dark green interior. It is very unusual, so much so, that he was conducting a registry of cars so ordered. He had around 6 at that time located and verified by the trim tag. He and his car were at the 2005 Corvettes @ Carlisle event.
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I also deal with a lot of British Sprts Cars, along with Corvettes. Back in the 70's, MG's came as Orange with Dark Blue interiors, and Yellow with Dark Blue intriors. They sold by the thousands!!!
Like was said earlier,....it was the 70's!!!.
Like was said earlier,....it was the 70's!!!.
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I met a '71 LS5 coupe owner, who had a factory Ontario orange exterior with dark green interior. It is very unusual, so much so, that he was conducting a registry of cars so ordered. He had around 6 at that time located and verified by the trim tag. He and his car were at the 2005 Corvettes @ Carlisle event.
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Probably not, as an earlier poster stated, in '71 you could also order War Bonnet Yellow with dark green interior. Both yours and this color combination are very rare.
What wasn't popular back then is usually not popular today. To a collector who has several early sharks, and maybe wants a unusual color/trim combination to add for variety to his collection, it may be desireable, but to the mass of Corvette enthusiasts in general, an off color combo is usually tough to sell.
My personal tastes tend to run toward the bizarre combination of ordered options, this would include color/trim combinations as well.
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no offense
but that color combo would turn me off as a buyer... numbers matching or not.... if you are buying the car to enjoy then keep it those colors or change to what YOU want.... if turninng the car to sale.... then you might get a bit more if all the numbers matched the trim tag and all... but like I said.... that certain color combo, even though rare, wouldn't be desirable to me as a buyer.
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Mike, you are probably right.... plus I wouldn't care too much since I'd still be driving a vette...
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You can change the interior color and exterior color to suit your own liking but the questions about it will haunt you forever. I did this to my Camaro when I restored it and the RABID "Enthusiasts" are ALL over it when ever I have the hood open.
"Somone switched the trim tag!" or "This car was probably stolen!" or "It's a FAKE!"
Give me strength! I just happen to think that bright Rally Green with a light pea green comfortweave interior is BUTT UGLY on a performance car (or any other car for that matter). Not to mention that nobody reproduces interior parts in this awfull color. I had no choice but to change it anyway. The original pieces were either gone or painted over well before I got it back in the 70's.
Very rare color combo - absolutely.
Desireable - no friggin way.
-Mark.
"Somone switched the trim tag!" or "This car was probably stolen!" or "It's a FAKE!"
Give me strength! I just happen to think that bright Rally Green with a light pea green comfortweave interior is BUTT UGLY on a performance car (or any other car for that matter). Not to mention that nobody reproduces interior parts in this awfull color. I had no choice but to change it anyway. The original pieces were either gone or painted over well before I got it back in the 70's.Very rare color combo - absolutely.
Desireable - no friggin way.
-Mark.
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Are you sure the original [exterior] paint color was Ontario Orange? Maybe it had green interior but had different paint. If there were 6 cars built with Ontario Orange and Green interior, they must've all been sold to the execs at a pumpkin farm! 
they must've all been sold to the execs at a pumpkin farm!
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[Response for above post]...
Very few folks want "rare/unusual" color combos on vintage cars. They are folks with more money [and maybe less sense] than they know what to do with, have to be the center of attention, and look for any possible way to have something no one else has.
Very few folks want "rare/unusual" color combos on vintage cars. They are folks with more money [and maybe less sense] than they know what to do with, have to be the center of attention, and look for any possible way to have something no one else has.