the vivid colors of the late sixties/seventies were also promoted as (passive) safety items, since a car with bright color was seen better in traffic.
(actually, Orange was best seen from a distance or in fog, as tested in rally cars)
Porsche and also Mercedes promoted this aspect in their press releases and brochures around 1970.
Registry member No.773
It seems like the vast majority of new German cars today are some hue of silver, so as long as we move away from that, I am OK!
I think the only company with an interesting color pallette these days is Audi, specifically those offered on the TT, and most of those are fairly muted tones. I also think the bright oranges, yellows, and reds of the muscle car era will continue to seep into modern production, as will graphics. Apart from that, black will always suggest class and white will scream rental car.
Brad Anderson
911 1970 einspritzung Karmann coupe 0012
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
Damn Brad, the smack talking on white and silver is so...
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
Kinda off topic (but kinda on)...but I may just have to buy one of these!
Peter Kane
'72 911S Targa
Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100
I'd prefer one of these.
Kenik
- 1969 911S
- 1965/66 911
- S Reg #760
- RGruppe #389
Thanks Peter, that Challenger is exactly what I'm talking about; ultimately the ideas expressed in concept cars find their way to production, especially the colors.
I really don't mean to knock specific colors, it's all just opinion anyway, and that of a bored automotive observer at best, but I think the important thing to remember is that the color does not make the car.
If the design is original and destinct, the performance impresses or earns a reputation, and the car accurately represents or even elevates the brand, then the color just graces the body. Otherwise, cars begin to resemble appliances. That having been said, I don't think I've seen a white Cayman, but I'd like to!
Brad Anderson
911 1970 einspritzung Karmann coupe 0012
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
Great photo Chuck!!! These early cars look terrific in all colors, through all the years and it is only our perception that differs. I dig em all.
don't forget albert blue.
scott kinder
kindersport@gmail.com
Registry #614
9110220587 - 1973 RSR revival in progress
My Car Thread: "Five-Eighty-Seven..."
“If it isn't there, it didn't cost anything, it doesn't weigh anything and can't break." - From the philosophy of Grady Clay
I saw a 72T in Gold metallic that stopped me in my tracks last Spring. Almost bought that car. It seems to be a rather rare color that almost had me change my mind on my current repaint. Ultimately, I didn't think the PORSCHE side decal would look as good as in Original Blut Orange. nuf said.
Joe
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'69 E Targa "Roxie"
Early S #937
..used to be white...Fast driver!
Cees
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