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Old 10-09-2018, 04:55 PM
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[PICS] First Look at the New Elkhart Lake Blue on a 2019 Corvette

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Thanks to Mike Furman at Criswell Chevrolet, we have the first photos of a 2019 Corvette painted in the new Elkhart Lake Blue exterior. The color officially started production on October 1st and it’s somewhat amazing that we can share photos of the fully painted car just nine days later. The color is similar to Laguna Blue although the differences are noticeable when they are side by side. In fact, Mike tells us the dealership had three Laguna Blue C7s in for service today and he took this photo which we can use as a comparison:
Unfortunately, the skies were overcast when the auto transporter arrived so we’ll have to wait until we can get the car in full sunlight for the best look at the metallic flakes in the paint. Seeing the exterior this way though is still a great way to judge a color. In this case, Elkhart Lake Blue is still very bright on overcast days, unlike Admiral Blue and the previous Night Race Blue which looks almost black when not in the direct sunlight.Here’s more of the 2019 Corvette Z06 wearing the new Elkart Lake Blue:
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That last shot is the money shot, showing the obvious difference between Admiral Blue and ELBM
Old 10-09-2018, 05:12 PM
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Need to compare a Laguna Blue car next to the EHLB. I have a Laguna Blue car and it looks real close to the EHLB. EHLB maybe a little darker.

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Old 10-09-2018, 06:59 PM
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Looks good Ken, thanks for posting. Hope to see more sunlight pics soon
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Those wheels are perfect. Both in style and color. Are those new for 2019?
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Dunno about the wheels but I will say it looks like there's little to no OP
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That's darker than Laguna Blue as others have said who have seen painted panels at the bash.
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Stunning. This is my TPW week. Waiting to hear that mine is built and on it's way to my dealer! Can't wait! Thanks for the repost!
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Originally Posted by 5thgeneration
That's darker than Laguna Blue as others have said who have seen painted panels at the bash.
Don't forget those aren't in the sunshine. Whereas earlier pics I posted were and it was very hard to see a difference between ELBM and LB
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Originally Posted by jdk541
Those wheels are perfect. Both in style and color. Are those new for 2019?
The wheels look great, according to the build website this description matches the picture posted in the OP:


Wheels, Z06 10-spoke blade Pearl Nickel-painted aluminum
$1,495
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Looks good but I still want Laguna Blue back.
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Originally Posted by jdk541
Those wheels are perfect. Both in style and color. Are those new for 2019?
Those wheels have been an option for a few years now, this picture above was taken in 2016 at a dealer in Cape Coral Florida when we took our kids there for Christmas vacation. (the vacation wasn't to the dealer!)

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Are there any pics showing the metallic in the new blue paint?
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Originally Posted by proexpert
Are there any pics showing the metallic in the new blue paint?
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Color looks great. Looking forward to seeing it in direct sunlight.
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Beautiful color. Many Thanks for Posting.
Not sure about the yellow calipers!

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