Unique color combo?
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Unique color combo?
Well, I need your help. I purchased a 1971 coupe last summer, a driver at best (for now). I just got it back on the road this past weekend after completely redoing the rear, drive shaft to gas tank. It drives quite well I must say. This is my first attempt at any kind of a restore. Where I need the help is with the color combo for the year. The further I get into decoding it, it seems it might be a unique combination. The trim tag shows G09 (which I think is started production in Feb on the 9th) with an interior of 420 (saddle deluxe) and 983 (brands hatch green), yes someone before me painted it red but I have found green over spray throughout. Back to the unique part, it is a 1971 car (VIN 194371S106238) and from anything I have found online and in books, this interior/exterior combo is unique. I doubt this but am curious. Your thoughts? Pictures of tag and VIN attached.
Last edited by ChromeBumperGuy; Aug 7, 2017 at 03:07 PM. Reason: added photos
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Hi CBG,
You're probably right. A somewhat rare combination.
The Saddle interior wasn't one of the colors suggested to be used with the Brands Hatch Green exterior.
But it's a nice combination, so it was probably ordered more than just a few times.
Regards,
Alan
You're probably right. A somewhat rare combination.
The Saddle interior wasn't one of the colors suggested to be used with the Brands Hatch Green exterior.
But it's a nice combination, so it was probably ordered more than just a few times.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Aug 7, 2017 at 03:47 PM.
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My Better Half's 71 convertible is Brand Hatch with saddle interior.
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Thanks gents! I do like the green and saddle color combo. Mr. D, your '65 is indeed sharp!! I've read where changing a car color is not easy work but I'm a bit of a purist so would like to restore to original detail. Is is worth it to do so? I know, only I can decide if it is worth it but it is going to need painted one way or another eventually.
Thanks again for the input. I've been a casual reader for the past year and enjoy all the comments and guidance this forum provides!
CBG
Thanks again for the input. I've been a casual reader for the past year and enjoy all the comments and guidance this forum provides!
CBG
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I'm leaning heavily toward taking it back to the BH Green, plus my family is in favor of it too. All in due time I suppose. Certainly need to read up more on prep, doing it myself vs. having it done, etc.
Last edited by ChromeBumperGuy; Aug 7, 2017 at 06:34 PM. Reason: Correction
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My 71 was also BH green with a saddle interior, there was at a show last year, next to me - a 1971 LT1 -BH green with saddle .
The corvette restoration book for C3's a few issues back was a 1971 454 with green and saddle + the full hub caps.
It's a stunning color combination.
The corvette restoration book for C3's a few issues back was a 1971 454 with green and saddle + the full hub caps.
It's a stunning color combination.
