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1970 Shelby GT350 Color

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 69classic, Mar 25, 2011.

  1. Mar 25, 2011 #1
    69classic

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    Hello All,
    I have a question about what color to paint my 1970 Gt350.
    I don't want to go aqua blue again with gold stripes.
    Blue is nice but doesn't seem to be a hot color.
    Looking for a color that everyone thinks is a great muscle car color.
    Doesn't have to be an original color.
    The interior is black.
    Thanks for everyones time.
     
    69classic, Mar 25, 2011
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    Bob Gaines

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    You'll be sorry unless your post is just meant to stir the pot:whistle:.
     
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    rshelby

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    Without getting into the issue of affecting the value of the car by changing the original color, I will say that I like blue. I also prefer to see Shelbys in original colors, but it doesn't really matter what I like; what do you like?
     
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    56ace

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    69classic,
    Personally I do not think there is a single color that screams muscle car as each body style looks good in a different color. For example I think a key lime Cuda looks fantastic, but I would never put that color on a GTO or Charger. As for the Aqua Blue with Gold stripes, that is a color combo I would actively search for if I was buying a '70 as I think it looks great on the '70 Shelby body.
    All of that being said, it is your car, paint it whatever color you think will make it look good.

    Jay
     
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    67GT500#2100

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    Most will say keep it original but if you don't like the original color I always loved Calypso coral, but look up pictures of other cars and find a color you will like. I would only change the color if you plan on keeping the car long term, a color change could hurt resale value.
     
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    roddster

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    If you mean your car is Gulfstream aqua, with golds stripes, I find THAT to be truely attractive.
    But, as already mentioned, it's your car, do with it as you wish.

    I had a friend who had a 69 GT500 that was "Competition Orange" and beautiful. Another "wowzer" color would be to clone the Playmate of the Year award and paint it pink that GT500 was.
     
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