too bad thanks for the info though
81' color code 24 bright blue metallic??
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81' color code 24 bright blue metallic??
Only one 81 vette was ever made in this color ive done a little research trying to track this car down(expecting it to be in some car museum or something) with no luck 
http://marcelo.co.jp/full_car-catalog_tuuhan/510-40.jpg
Does any one know is this that color???
Im very curious to see what this color really looks like
I think it would be very cool to repaint this rare color code
http://marcelo.co.jp/full_car-catalog_tuuhan/510-40.jpg
Does any one know is this that color???
Im very curious to see what this color really looks like
I think it would be very cool to repaint this rare color code
Last edited by 80-81vetteguy; Jun 25, 2013 at 12:38 AM.
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that looks like it but the lighting makes it look washed out. I was on the verge of painting my car that color for the same reason but found something I like better. I've got a picture of that blue on an '81 that I was going to use as a guide for mine before I changed my mind.
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http://www.corvettepaintcodes.com/
Here are the old, original codes. You might be able to find a paint supplier who could mix some for you.
Here are the old, original codes. You might be able to find a paint supplier who could mix some for you.
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that looks like it but the lighting makes it look washed out. I was on the verge of painting my car that color for the same reason but found something I like better. I've got a picture of that blue on an '81 that I was going to use as a guide for mine before I changed my mind.
Does it look like the one I posted above??
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Here's the only picture of the lone Bright Blue Metallic 81, that I know of.
This is the cover of the December/January 1981 issue of Corvette News. On the magazine's title page, it says "81 prototype (This is color is not available on production models)".
Chevrolet cancelled the color before 81 production began, and was replaced with Mahogany Metallic. The Bright Blue car had to be a Pilot Line car, and was likely destroyed (the fate of most pilot line cars), used for testing, went into the press pool, or who knows. It might even be in the GM Heritage Collection.
I don't believe the car was ever released to the public.
This is the cover of the December/January 1981 issue of Corvette News. On the magazine's title page, it says "81 prototype (This is color is not available on production models)".
Chevrolet cancelled the color before 81 production began, and was replaced with Mahogany Metallic. The Bright Blue car had to be a Pilot Line car, and was likely destroyed (the fate of most pilot line cars), used for testing, went into the press pool, or who knows. It might even be in the GM Heritage Collection.
I don't believe the car was ever released to the public.
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Only one 81 vette was ever made in this color ive done a little research trying to track this car down(expecting it to be in some car museum or something) with no luck
http://marcelo.co.jp/full_car-catalog_tuuhan/510-40.jpg
Does any one know is this that color???
Im very curious to see what this color really looks like
I think it would be very cool to repaint this rare color code
http://marcelo.co.jp/full_car-catalog_tuuhan/510-40.jpg
Does any one know is this that color???
Im very curious to see what this color really looks like
I think it would be very cool to repaint this rare color code
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Looks like '70-71 Bridgehampton blue with a nice clearcoat on it. Might be a little lighter, but it does have the subtle greenish highlights in it.
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I wonder whether this was the car?
Sold recently in the UK...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-CHEVR...p2047675.l2557
Sold recently in the UK...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-CHEVR...p2047675.l2557
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GM did do Code 31 Bright Blue Metallic in 1982 -- although not too many: 567
and yes it is very close to Nassau Blue (C5), Jet Stream Blue (C6), and Laguna Blue (C7)
and yes it is very close to Nassau Blue (C5), Jet Stream Blue (C6), and Laguna Blue (C7)
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mjs-13,
If you really found this one off car after all this time that would be pretty interesting. But I think you'll need to post a picture of the trim tag here to confirm your find.
Cheers, Greg
If you really found this one off car after all this time that would be pretty interesting. But I think you'll need to post a picture of the trim tag here to confirm your find.
Cheers, Greg
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Have purchased the car and will pickup the car in 2 weeks when seller is available.
Pics coming when car is picked up. Said pics will include a pic of the trim tag.
Pics coming when car is picked up. Said pics will include a pic of the trim tag.
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