Least Favorite Color?

[markjohnson]

I'd like to hear some other people's opinion's of what their LEAST favorite colors are on their Musclecars? I mean what color would be the deal-breaker for you even if it was your favorite Make/Model?! It's a tough decision these days because with modern paints and techniques, even colors that weren't very popular can look spectacular. I think Burnished Brown is a great example of this. Even when new in 1969 a Burnished Brown Camaro or Chevelle didn't cause a lot of excitement, but the last few Brown 1969 cars I seen at MCACN or the old Vettefest just looked absolutely beautiful. Anyway, the color that just makes me nauseous, almost no matter what's it's on, is that Chrysler Sublime Green. I've always just hated that color!

[TimG]

Green, and I've had my share of green cars in the garage, too.

[1969l78]

I was unsure about burnished brown. But once I saw it I was blown away, and its kind of unusual color. My least favorite color is red--hate to say it.

[Dave Rifkin]

Not a big fan of Frost Green (GM), that ugly beige that the 78-80'ish Corvettes are sometimes painted in. I think those two are my least favorite colors on a musclecar.

[rockn69]

Sorry to those fellow Chevelle/Camaro friends of mine, but I too am not a fan of Burnish Brown.

[370454s]

Least favorite Color is Red. Funny thing one time at a Swap Meet/ Auction saw a Black 70 Chevelle SS LS-5. It was an Original Red Car. Passed on it. I do like the New Torred on the SRT-8 Challengers.
Mike

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Red is my least favorite color. Followed by white.

[budnate]

1967 Granada Gold.

[clopo]

Frost Green just butt ugly

[SS4Real]

[ QUOTE ]
I'd like to hear some other people's opinion's of what their LEAST favorite colors are on their Musclecars?

[/ QUOTE ]

You would probably get the same answers if you had asked what are your favorite colors.

[Chateau Slate 66]

I'm surprised I am the third to say this, I thought I would be the only one, but my least favorite color is red as well. I can appreciate a great looking red car, but I would not own one.

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Sublime Green,Ford's Grabber Blue and any orange color.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

sorry white,forest green and any of the gold to brown color's are my least favorite http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
but sometimes they do work on certain models with a vinyl roof http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Don't have one... There isn't a color out there I wouldn't own. I've got a mosport green Vette, had a fathom green/light green '69Z, a '70 gold/saddle Camaro and even a pewter silver SS Nova. Colors do not phase me...

[ss427copo]

ooohhhhhhhhhhh! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
My feelin's are hurt. And I thought GG was great on the SS427 Impala! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

LOLOL!

Jeff x 2 http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Survivor 69/Z28]

Hands down GOLD. But RED on 70 Chevelle SS's. I think the red paint bandit went around the US and painted 1 out of 3 70 SS's Red with black stripes! LOL!!

[markjohnson]

Man......where's all the love for Frost Green? And Red for that matter. I really don't understand that because Red is the easiest color to sell a car! While I'm a huge fan of Polo Green, when it comes to re-sale time I learned a long time ago that the Red, Orange, and Yellow are the 'hot' colors when it's time to move onto something else.

[JoeG]

I always felt that the exterior colors and interiors went hand and hand....Even vinyl roofs back in the day would pop a color.........Almost any color can really be cool if you put a little thought into it........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif...Just my 1 1/2 cents....OH...my least favorite color is rusting metal..

[Lynn]

Baby poop greeen (gm frost green)
most other greens (can tolerate really dark like fathom green)
Grown up poop brown (gm burnished brown)
Any purple, don't care if you give it a riduculous name
Any orange

[StealthBird]

Well, I don't think there's a color I dislike, but over the years I have heard more people say they really dislike bright yellow. For some reason, old Musclecars, in the hands of guys that don't care about originality, seem to end up day-glow yellow, usually with black stripes or black top.

As for factory colors, Butternut Yellow is not one of my favorites. It's not ugly by any means, just not a fan of it on a Musclecar.

And Sublime...yes....http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/sick0025.gif (http://www.smilieshq.com)

[olredalert]

------I just dont like "arrest-me-red" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif! As well,,,Ill get jumped for this, but Im not big a fan of black. There is an underlying reason though. Im lazy!!! I like other peoples black cars, just never have liked the work involved with owning one......Bill S

[302moz]

Stop it guys,my feelings are getting hurt. Burnish brown is not that bad is it?

[Tommy_Mathison]

[ QUOTE ]
Stop it guys,my feelings are getting hurt. Burnish brown is not that bad is it?

[/ QUOTE ]

Burnished Brown is just plain awesome. Period.

[JoeG]

That's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif...........

[olredalert]

-----Come on John,,,Ya know we love ya, and that excruciatingly beautiful Bur/Brn Z/28. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif......Bill S

[copo69]

<font color="green">I've always disliked Rally Green, always reminded me of the fake grass used in Easter baskets. I'd say it's my least favorite.</font>

[Xplantdad]

Jeff, your Impala looks just perfect!

I like pretty much all the old colors...but there are a few that make me say...WHY?

Those, in no particular order:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif 90's Mustangs with the "Mystic?" paint (purple/green/brown depending on light)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Cashmere on the Lincoln LS's...it looks like primer with clearcoat

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Most any light tan color...

Carry on! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68CamSS]

White-Its not even a color

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

check out my 67 L79 painted granada gold with a painted fawn top.... http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/67malibu/67malibu(16).JPG

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

i also have this 67 impala ss that is painted capri cream with a gold vinyl top... http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/ss-impala-4-speed/ss-impala-4-speed(8).JPG

[camarojoe]

That Capri Cream '67 Impala is a doll!

There's no such thing as a bad color on a good car.

[LS6 RAT]

My cars are white and orange, not the colors I would pick for sure. I love the loud colors such as Lemon Twist, Sassy Grass, Grabber Blue, Grabber Green, Hugger Orange, Rallye Green, Daytona Yellow, etc.

What I dislike the best is burgundy, maroon or any shades of these.

[Shevelle]

[ QUOTE ]
Jeff, your Impala looks just perfect!

I like pretty much all the old colors...but there are a few that make me say...WHY?

Those, in no particular order:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif 90's Mustangs with the "Mystic?" paint (purple/green/brown depending on light)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Cashmere on the Lincoln LS's...it looks like primer with clearcoat

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Most any light tan color...

Carry on! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Now you've gone and hurt my feelings Bruce. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

another one of my gold cars with a tan top.. 26k mile formula ... http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/FORMULA/FORMULA%20(1).JPG

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

man i must have a thing for gold cars. here is my 67 gto in gold... 42k mile car http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/gto-(1)/1967-GTO-GOLD%20(1).JPG

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

here is a odd color .. my 67 chevelle ss in tahoe turquoises. http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/67-chevelle-ss/67-chevelle-ss(8).JPG

[Shevelle]

[ QUOTE ]
here is a odd color .. my 67 chevelle ss in tahoe turquoises. http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/67-chevelle-ss/67-chevelle-ss(8).JPG

[/ QUOTE ]

LOVE that color! Is that one you have for sale Lee?

[Tommy]

I like most factory colors. I don't like Fords Grabber Blue though. Never liked the blue on Richard Petty cars either. A member here told me once he didn't like Gold cars.. I kinda like them myself.


Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[SOM2001SS]

I used to hate Forest Green/Fathom Green, or any dark green color, but I have seen some that have looked really good so I can't say it's my least favorite.
So, the one color that never does anything for me on a muscle car is White. Just too boring for me.

[firstgenaddict]

RED

[Postsedan]

Wow, I cannot believe how many people are coming out of the closet and disliking red?

Dan

[SS427]

Used to be "resale" Red, now its "everybody owns one" Red.

[Tarrytown SS427s]

I'm not a big fan of 1968 Palomino Ivory or Black cars. But it's like anything else..the color of a car is affected by so many variables, interior/top color, body style, lighting at the time, incorrect shades, and on and on. My favorite color is 68 Island Teal, but even with that color there are certain models and interior/top colors I would never use that color with.

[owners2]

[ QUOTE ]
Don't have one... There isn't a color out there I wouldn't own. I've got a mosport green Vette, had a fathom green/light green '69Z, a '70 gold/saddle Camaro and even a pewter silver SS Nova. Colors do not phase me...

[/ QUOTE ]I have to agree with there isn't any color i don't like.If the paint job is right any color is awesome. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Jeff, your Impala looks just perfect!

I like pretty much all the old colors...but there are a few that make me say...WHY?

Those, in no particular order:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif 90's Mustangs with the "Mystic?" paint (purple/green/brown depending on light)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Cashmere on the Lincoln LS's...it looks like primer with clearcoat

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Most any light tan color...

Carry on! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Now you've gone and hurt my feelings Bruce. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Jacquie...I said "most" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I think your Chevelle rocks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Yellow..
There's exceptions but yellow cars seem more often to be the butchered S'boxes when you get up close than other colors..
One exception is I've always liked 'Vettes in Warbonnet Yellow which is really more a gold color!.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[69Tom]

I'd have to go with red and bright yellow.

Sorry to those with these colors. Someone asked....
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Jack_Tar]

First Gen. Mustang "Cream" YUCK http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

Over used colors are Red and Black

[HOT RODS BY LEE]

seems like i bought all the wrong color cars .. here is my 69 road runner conv in bright yelllow.. http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/69-conv/69-conv%20(16).JPG

[danachevroletfor1967]

I don't really have a least favorite color for muscle cars. Like others have said, the interior color, vinyl top color, stripe color, etc. can set off nicely any exterior color. I guess I would have to say since I am such a stickler for originality in muscle cars, any muscle car painted any color other than it's original factory color would be my least favorite.

[69Tom]

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seems like i bought all the wrong color cars .. here is my 69 road runner conv in bright yelllow.. http://www.todaysauto.net/musclecars/69-conv/69-conv%20(16).JPG

[/ QUOTE ]

Nah, no wrong colors. Just personal preference. I really like the colors many here have said they hate--the browns, greens &amp; golds.

At the end of the day, I'm not sure why we're doing this poll anyways. Everyone knows that the top selling cars are reds, oranges, black &amp; blue. Er, I think.... Maybe that's why we're doing this... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]


There's no such thing as a bad color on a good car.

[/ QUOTE ]

true, especially if it is the factory paint job http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Ngtflyr]

Butternut Yellow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I also have issues when I see a car with a great color like Lemans Blue on the TT and its painted some other color, especially a modern color?? I've seen a lot of Garnet Reds that missed the mark and were off a few shades.

[69hurstSC]

red and deep/dark blue. if your that close just paint/order it black.

[musclecarjohn]

[ QUOTE ]
I'd have to go with red and bright yellow...


[/ QUOTE ]

Oh man...you're killing me here...those are two of my favorites,along with hugger orange:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC01180.jpg

Best think I ever did was change this car from Frost Green (code 59) to Millenium Yellow...! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC05656.jpg

[69Tom]

Sorry John!!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Unreal]

[ QUOTE ]
White-Its not even a color

[/ QUOTE ]

Actually, white is the sum of all colors.....I remember from a grade school science fair project where I colored pie sections of a disc different colors. Attached the disc to my Erector set motor. When spun, the disc appeared white.

[robber6910]

I'd have to say cream, dark maroon, and gold. Don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings lol.

[Postsedan]

[ QUOTE ]
Butternut Yellow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I also have issues when I see a car with a great color like Lemans Blue on the TT and its painted some other color, especially a modern color?? I've seen a lot of Garnet Reds that missed the mark and were off a few shades.

[/ QUOTE ]

Dave,

I sold my 1969 SS396 L34 Butternut Yellow / Saddle Interior Chevelle 5 years ago.....this car won every show I ever entered.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/Postsedan/Postsedan2010/Butternut.jpg

Dan

[sixtiesmuscle]

When referring to pigment, white is the absence of all color.

[njsteve]

Tawny Gold Metallic - 1971/72 Mopar color affectionately (and accurately) referred to as baby s#%t brown.

Having changed a baby's diaper or two, a few times in my life, I can honestly say it is a dead-on color match! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Mr. Chevy]

Gobi Beige/Butternut Yellow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Rich

[Mr70]

Wow,I cannot believe how many people are coming out of the closet and disliking Butternut Yellow?

[70CitrusZ]

least favorite...chrome yellow , bright red , any flip flop color change paint,and now unfortunately any sunset orange, used to be my favorite, now every seccond car is sunset orange or some variation of it.

I'm really having a a hard time deciding on the color for my 67 camaro... in fact my project is pretty much stalled because I can't decide a color.
I'm building a stripper dog dish big block 4 speed car.
The car was originally gold on gold.
I've changed the interior to black, and the colors I was tossing around are http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif white,warbonnet yellow(gold),royal plum,deepwater blue,or nantucket blue.

[StealthBird]

It really depends on the car. Butternut Yellow looks great on a 1969 SS396 Chevelle (as the photo above obviously shows), just not a preferred color for me. I've seen a few 65 GTO's in a similar color, and they don't look very good in my opinion.

I'm actually more surprised by the dislike for red! I actually prefer a dark red, or burgundy, over a bright red, but again, if it was on a 68 GTO, with hideaways, just like the 1968 Motor Trend Car Of The Year, I'll take it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

[ QUOTE ]
Gobi Beige/Butternut Yellow http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Rich

[/ QUOTE ]

X2, Looks like baby food/puke.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I'd have to go with red and bright yellow...


[/ QUOTE ]

Oh man...you're killing me here...those are two of my favorites,along with hugger orange:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p3/topfueljohn/DSC01180.jpg


[/ QUOTE ]


At least nobody is dissing the black striped cars!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

[ QUOTE ]
Well, I don't think there's a color I dislike, but over the years I have heard more people say they really dislike bright yellow. For some reason, old Musclecars, in the hands of guys that don't care about originality, seem to end up day-glow yellow, usually with black stripes or black top.

As for factory colors, Butternut Yellow is not one of my favorites. It's not ugly by any means, just not a fan of it on a Musclecar.

And Sublime...yes....http://www.smilieshq.com/smilies/sick0025.gif (http://www.smilieshq.com)

[/ QUOTE ]

Monarch Yellow
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...EWAX%3AIT#v4-38 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=160420221947&amp;viewitem= &amp;sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#v4-38)

Like some have already mentioned vinyl roof/int and stripe color can really affect the look regardless of paint color-either for the better or worse. I love this car, but if it only had either a black roof or black interior you wouldn't need sunglasses to look at it.

[ohhawk]

It might work for Mary Kay but not for me.

PANTHER PINK
http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/35934/2607684030048869335S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2607684030048869335BFHaZk)

[69RSZ]

could never get used to royal plum and butternut yellow.

[Verne_Frantz]

I hate black cars with red interiors...........only a sissy would own one of those............ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[mockingbird812]

Yeah, I pretty much agree with Mr. Frantz! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Tan / Brown or Dark Green interiors drive me nuts regardless of the exterior color.
also i will never buy a white car.
i think the people that don't like black just don't want to clean and maintain the dust that shows on the car but its worth it to me, all my cars are black. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969grb]

Sam, I could take car of that problem for you! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Grady http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[mockingbird812]

Grady - always one to help a fellow out! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif





Whatcha been up to? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Chick_Maggot]

'65 Evening Orchid - You have got to be kidding me with that color.

[Groucho]

[ QUOTE ]
I'd like to hear some other people's opinion's of what their LEAST favorite colors are on their Musclecars? I mean what color would be the deal-breaker for you even if it was your favorite Make/Model?! It's a tough decision these days because with modern paints and techniques, even colors that weren't very popular can look spectacular. I think Burnished Brown is a great example of this. Even when new in 1969 a Burnished Brown Camaro or Chevelle didn't cause a lot of excitement, but the last few Brown 1969 cars I seen at MCACN or the old Vettefest just looked absolutely beautiful. Anyway, the color that just makes me nauseous, almost no matter what's it's on, is that Chrysler Sublime Green. I've always just hated that color!

[/ QUOTE ]HMMMM, trick question. And I'm in agreement on the browns (same w/green). Hated em then, like em now. The 70 Chevelle had a really nice brown that seemed to have a touch of green(?) in it. Looked rich w/blk stripes. There's also a lot of colors I used to like, but by popularity have been over-used. Least favorite? The really light/pale golds probably. On the other side of that coin, I'm really digging Muscle Cars that are white, especially with the ones with lots of accents. Really looks elegant to me (and not over used)

[442w30]

What's wrong with white?

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4648/mycarzg.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/mycarzg.jpg/)

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

[ QUOTE ]
What's wrong with white?

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4648/mycarzg.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/mycarzg.jpg/)

[/ QUOTE ]
Samething i said, and red too??

[442w30]

I guess it all depends on how the car is trimmed, not to mention what the car is.

If my car had black stripes, I wouldn't like it as much. Plus, some whites are better than others.

[Johnsmith625]

I was unsure about burnished brown.
But once I saw it I was blown away, and its kind of unusual color.
My least favorite color is red--hate to say it.

[92646]

A well done classic car in it's original color always works for me now that I am older. When I was younger I disliked green and painted a few green Camaros the brightest red I could find or black but now my favorite Camaro in my garage is a Fathom green 69 SS350 project car. Go figure.

[Plowman]

Factory paint job,,Butternut Yellow with a black Hat,on a 67 Nova. Looking good to me. I am for Butternut Yellow YES.

[subyman99]

Fathom green, hate it.. when we were looking for a yenko or copo its all we could find!!

Matt

[Xplantdad]

Mark.....Looks great!!

[1969l78]

Nice Mark!

[bkhpah]

I am a firm believer that there are no bad colors when done right. Every time I thought a certain color was not a &quot;good one&quot; and I see a sterling example I have changed my mind..BKH

[442w30]

To me, how good a color looks is dependent on the car. Fathom Green Camaros are fine, but Midnight Green GTOs (the same color) I hate.

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am a firm believer that there are no bad colors when done right. Every time I thought a certain color was not a &quot;good one&quot; and I see a sterling example I have changed my mind..BKH </div></div>

I was just thinking &quot;any WRONG color&quot; is my least favorite, especially any incorrect bright FORD or 4NJNK red on a Chevy.