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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Looking at an 87 convertible with turquoise exterior and interior. Can't find any info on 87 having any blues but medium blue metallic? Owner says it's a rare low option color. I noticed that the inside of the deck lid is black and not body color. My 75 deck lid is painted body color but not sure about the C4's. Can anyone tell me if this is a stock color for this car?
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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From the Corvette Black Book - that color does not exist in 87.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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If it's the same color as mine, then it is NOT original for `87.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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Default This is med. metallic blue in 87

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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The decklid is black on the underside, but you should still be able to find locations where you could tell the original color. Look under the foam fillers right near the hood latch for the original color, or pull the carpet forward under the deck area (nothing needs to be removed, just release the lateches for the convertable top, fold it fwd, and release the deck latches amd lift it up) and you will see the original color on the body tub.

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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If you buy the car you can always order the original sticker and build sheet from the NCM. These will answer all questions.
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