[mkoser]

I vote Pinehurst Green!!! Rare and pretty! (At least in my mind...)


1964 Pontiac Catalina by mattkoser, on Flickr

[hurryinhoosier62]

Light Aquamarine.

[Hillard]

Some shades of green aren't bad but I'm personally not a fan of it. I reuse to buy a green car for myself. Although I did buy a 72 Lemans that I'mcurrently driving and has green interior. Already have black seats and a black dash to star changing it over.

[BigAquaBonney]

Red, then as Matt suggested, Silverleaf Green.

[Hillard]

Just realized I had a typo in my last post. Meant to say I refuse to buy a green car. NO green or any shades of it for me. The wife would probably go for the Pinehurst Green but if I'm painting she knows to not even suggest it.

[Hillard]

Anyone have a decent pic of a car painted Ensign Blue? Been searching the web and having a hard time finding one.

[63gpman]

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co.../photo_01.html

http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...a/viewall.html

These colors do not look the same and I did not read through them to figure out if they were still Ensign Blue or not, but are listed as same

[Engine-Ear]

The lighting and/or screen I am looking at may have affected these but to me the post coupe race car looks like could be either 1961 Bristol Blue or 1962 Ensign Blue. The hardtop Cat looks like it could also be Ensign Blue but seems a little darker to me.

[Hillard]

I had actually found these pics but the difference in color has me wondering what is correct and what Ensgn Blue is supposed to look like. That why I was asking if anyone else had some pics. I'm hoping there will be one at Norwalk to look at.

[misterp266]

Originally Posted by Engine-Ear

The lighting and/or screen I am looking at may have affected these but to me the post coupe race car looks like could be either 1961 Bristol Blue or 1962 Ensign Blue. The hardtop Cat looks like it could also be Ensign Blue but seems a little darker to me.

Both articles indicate that the color is Ensign blue but they look very different to me. I'd say the second one is more accurate. Gay's car looks more aqua blue and doesn't even look like a factory color. JMO

Rob....

[Hillard]

Originally Posted by misterp266

Both articles indicate that the color is Ensign blue but they look very different to me. I'd say the second one is more accurate. Gay's car looks more aqua blue and doesn't even look like a factory color. JMO

Rob....

Exactly what I was thinking.

Thinking hard about painting it Ensign Blue or maybe something like a Cobalt Blue with a silver roof. Then again, don't know why I'm thinking about it at all, it's the wife's decision.

[Deadhead]

White roof goes a long way toward keeping them cool inside in summer.

Not advocating the color (though it has grown on me - especially the interior) but the white on top sets off whatever color you choose.

[mkoser]

Originally Posted by Deadhead

White roof goes a long way toward keeping them cool inside in summer.

Not advocating the color (though it has grown on me - especially the interior) but the white on top sets off whatever color you choose.

X2 for the white roof. My ride stays as cool as a cucumber (And kind of looks like one) on the hottest summer days.

[mike nixon]

I think I'd do a later blue like Nightwatch with a Silver roof.

[63gpman]

I personally would not do a darker blue and silver, just my preferance is all. Reminds me of the late 80's early 90's when everyone was doing a similar combo. Mustang, Daytona and such (switched obviously). I do however like the lighter blues and silver, looks a lot more classic vs a custom rod.

Just my thoughts and to each their own, thats the great thing about these old cars, we are welcome to do whatever we want with them.

[63gpman]

http://www.autabuy.com/ViewPhoto/?I=...SAFARI%20WAGON

Like this color.

[Hillard]

I appreciate everyone's input and received a lot of great ideas. At Norwalk my wife saw a 1965 GTO painted Iris Mist and decided that was her color. Going to go with gray interior. Not my first choice but I do like it. As long as she's happy that's all that matters.

[66bonne]

Your wife made a beautiful choice, it'll look great.

Jim

[1967Tempest]

Originally Posted by Deadhead

White roof goes a long way toward keeping them cool inside in summer.

Not advocating the color (though it has grown on me - especially the interior) but the white on top sets off whatever color you choose.

Kick ass long roof. SWEET all the way!!!

[Deadhead]

That IM will be a good choice. Did she see a plum interior by chance?