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I'm still relatively young compared to the primary Corvette owner demographic, however I've always liked the dark red or Cherry red paint color on Corvettes and other sports cars. I came close to ordering my C7Z in Long Beach Red, however I live in Florida and I really think dark red is the "official" Corvette color of Florida as I see them everywhere, mostly the C5, C6 and C7 generations. So perhaps there is something to the OP's analogy.
I still like the color, I just didn't want to own another dark red Corvette as they seem to dominate the shows and runs I participate in. I went with the classic Arctic White/Adrenaline Red combo with the rare Shark Gray vent options which I matched up with a custom paint stripe and Forgeline wheels. Interestingly, I really don't see too many Arctic White Z06s on the roads by me, so although it's a popular overall color, it's working for me locally.
I'm going to wait until the C8Z comes out before I potentially scratch the upgrade itch, and even with the new C8 body lines, I still really like the Arctic White and Adrenaline Red interior combo so I might stay with the theme.
Well, this is a small sample, but if the replies to this thread are any indication, LBR is quite possibly the quint essential Grandpa spec. I recall a vert C6 LBR looking color with a Tan soft top and I came to the same conclusion.
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Add me to the tally. Already have a Ruby Red Mustang GT. BTW, I'm 77. Pretty classy and get lots of looks and thumbs up from young people.
Last edited by Snohomish Vette; 03-09-2020 at 12:43 PM.
Absolutely love my LBR C7 (first non blue or silver vehicle I've ever had) and so does everyone who sees it. But I think the C8 is a Torch Red Car.
Originally Posted by CanAm Ken
I have a 2LT Z51 Coupe in Long Beach Red (LBR) coming down the production line. There have been some Forum postings that suggest LBR only has strong appeal to the older (perhaps, elderly.....) buyer. I'm already aware LBR is among the "least ordered" C8 color for 2020....
I turn 73 later this year, so "guilty as charged", I guess.......
Just curious...... if you have ordered--or intend to--a LBR C8......how old are you?
No stake in the game, but....make sure you get yourself a new pair of New Balance sneakers for delivery date.
Crocks..... I will be wearing my Candy Brandywine-colored Crocks with Pearl White racing stripes on them...... And using a folding walker to hasten my step.....!!
When I order a 2021 it will be LBR and I will be 70 in June so I guess maybe it is an OF color. But at least I have lost interest in chrome wheels, so their is some hope.
I almost ended up with Crystal Red on my C6 ZR1, but the wife fell in love with the blue. I am eyeing LBR for my C8 convertible (2021 or 2022 at the earliest), so I guess I'm an OF at 51.
03-08-2020, 10:28 PM
