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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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What is your favorite shade of blue that came on the C4? I think they all look great, but I am biased so I have to give it to Admiral, with probably Quasar a close 2nd. I've owned C4's in red, black, white, even a custom pearl white, but none have gotten as many compliments. Blue Vettes are the shiznit! What about you? Pics of any of the listed shades welcome? Here's my Admiral.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Medium blue.... it actually has a hint of green in the right angle and light setting

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Okay, so obviously I'm biased because I own a steel metallic blue (only 813 made in each of 1990 and 1991), but I didn't realize how very popular this colour was until I bought the car. I have heard from a lot of people, including forum members, that this is their favourite colour - period.

A lot of people actually say it's more silver than blue - which I don't quite understand - then again I'm partially colour-blind.





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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lars87
Medium blue.... it actually has a hint of green in the right angle and light setting
Lars, I also have a soft spot for the medium blue myself - my Dad has owned an 87 medium blue vert for the last 13 years. I agree with your call on the hint of green in the right situation.

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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[QUOTE=Lars87]it actually has a hint of green in the right angle and light setting



That reminds me, I consider the Aqua and Turqoise green which is why I didn't include them, anyone disagree?
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Agreed
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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what do you know? I'm biased too!



it's been repainted, so I don't know the exact color, but I beleive they tried to match the original (med. blue metallic)
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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They're all beautiful. I voted steel blue as my fave.
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Originally Posted by smack123
steel metallic blue
About 10, years ago, I almost bought, a 90 Steel Blue conv, I decided to pass because of the color, which I wasn't to about. I wound up getting a white/red 90 conv. instead, mainly because of price. Steel Blue has really grown on me over the years, and I think it's one of the classiest colors ever made, and looks especially nice with matching interior like yours
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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My vote goes to Admiral Blue, but I'm not biased .
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thanks bro - As far as I'm concerned - there is no such thing as a bad colour on these beautiful cars
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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1988 / 1989 Dark Blue




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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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My 94 is Bright Aqua Metalic. It looks good when it's overcast or in the evening as the sun is going down. However I love the rich color of Admiral Blue.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Damn I didnt notice steel blue and went with Admiral blue
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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I had to go with my light blue metallic, but I think all of the C4 blues look great!

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Steel blue is really nice....I think the ultimate c4 would have been a 95 Z painted in 88-89 dark blue
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I'm like longhorn, they all look great to me. Admiral Blue is stunning, Quasar is really nice as well, that Dark blue metallic, woooooooh. But my vote went to Steel blue as well. I just think it is extremely classy looking. Please no offense to anyone, I truely like them all.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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When you get Admiral Blue in the right light, just around dusk, it can't be beat!
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88-89 Black Sapphire for me.

I actually had a new 91 Steel Blue, 6 speed coupe, with Z07 and black interior, that I decided not to keep.

It was a nice car, but I just wasn't sold on the color, at the time, but it was a very pretty car.
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I like Admiral Blue & Steel Blue equally.
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That reminds me, I consider the Aqua and Turqoise green which is why I didn't include them, anyone disagree?
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