Monaco Orange
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Monaco Orange
I am considering a color change for a '70 Coupe that I am restoring and I saw a nice looking monaco orange '69 coupe a few years ago. I remember thinking at that time that the color was really very eye catching. Does anyone have any really good pictures of their car in this color? Thanks in advance.
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Here's my '71 in Ontario Orange for comparison.
I've often wondered why '70 didn't have an Orange.
These thumbs are better quality than what shows-up on Photobucket.
As long as you don't care about originality, I think you'll like the MO from '69.
I've often wondered why '70 didn't have an Orange.
These thumbs are better quality than what shows-up on Photobucket.
As long as you don't care about originality, I think you'll like the MO from '69.
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Here's my 77 in original Corvette Orange. I love this color but do find your selection to be an attractive one as well.
Good luck with your decision.
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Monaco Orange
Thanks for the pics and the support for the color change. The car was born with code 974 Monza Red paint and code 403 Black Leather (Deluxe) interior. I plan to stay with the black interior, but I am not going to put in the wood grain and carpet inserts on the doors. I just like the clean look of the regular door panels. The color change is still up in the air, but that Monaco Orange is certainly an eye catcher and you just don't see it that often. When I bought the car it was painted a medium yellow but really needs to be redone. The choices are the original Monza Red, the Monaco Orange, or a blue something along the lines of a Bridgehampton Blue. Decisions...decisions...decisions.:toeta p:
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Thanks for the pics and the support for the color change. The car was born with code 974 Monza Red paint and code 403 Black Leather (Deluxe) interior. I plan to stay with the black interior, but I am not going to put in the wood grain and carpet inserts on the doors. I just like the clean look of the regular door panels. The color change is still up in the air, but that Monaco Orange is certainly an eye catcher and you just don't see it that often. When I bought the car it was painted a medium yellow but really needs to be redone. The choices are the original Monza Red, the Monaco Orange, or a blue something along the lines of a Bridgehampton Blue. Decisions...decisions...decisions.:toeta p:
Guys, show him your blue car!!!
I had a post earlier about my wife loving blue and asked them to post, you look it up and you will see some sweet ones.
Enjoy your selection.
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Although Orange is my favorite color, and I sold my Orange motorcycle to buy my Vette, I am probably going to go with a silver paint.
But for what it's worth I do really like the Oranges mentioned in this thread, and the Atomic Orange like the newer Vettes have would look nice.
It's a tough decision because as soon as you pick a shade and go for it you'll see some other car with a shade that you might like better.
I hope you pick the color that you are most happy with. Good luck!
But for what it's worth I do really like the Oranges mentioned in this thread, and the Atomic Orange like the newer Vettes have would look nice.
It's a tough decision because as soon as you pick a shade and go for it you'll see some other car with a shade that you might like better.
I hope you pick the color that you are most happy with. Good luck!
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I've always been partial to Ontario Orange......
Monaco Orange really catches the eye....
My 76 is Flame Orange and really turns heads....
Ah hell, I guess I like them all but I am biased a little towards Flame Orange....here's a small pic of mine.
Monaco Orange really catches the eye....
My 76 is Flame Orange and really turns heads....
Ah hell, I guess I like them all but I am biased a little towards Flame Orange....here's a small pic of mine.
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Very Nice 76. Very nice. David
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Absolutely love Monaco Orange! Here's my 350/350 coupe....
Used the '69 as part of the deal to acquire my '70 Bridgehampton LT1/ZR1... (still prefer the Orange over the Blue... but for the sake of keeping it original - go with a 1970 color and you'll be happier in the long run. If you want Monaco Orange - buy a MO '69).
Used the '69 as part of the deal to acquire my '70 Bridgehampton LT1/ZR1... (still prefer the Orange over the Blue... but for the sake of keeping it original - go with a 1970 color and you'll be happier in the long run. If you want Monaco Orange - buy a MO '69).
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