I didn't read this thread from the start so I don't know if this was covered.
For color, do you want the car to stand out from normal cars on the road or
other similar cars at a show?
Many Porsches are painted Guards red, on the road with regular cars it stands
out( AKA arrest me red) but at a car show or autocross it blends in with all
the other red cars. What Italian auto maker is known for red cars? On the
road they stand out but in a show the odd yellow one stands out.
As for specific color, Guards red ( on my 914) is a yellow red, it looks
bright and eye catching when you have not seen it for a while ( same as it will
when a person walking by sees it ) however it looks normal to the driver after
a
while.
International Harvester red ( on my 77 Chevy pickup) has lots of black and is
a good solid non flashy red that works well with chrome that has black
insets. It really gives the truck a clean look.
73 Pontiac Grand Prix has a gold/brown/copper metallic that looks great. I'm
not sure how it would work on a sports car but it would stand out anywhere it
goes.
73 Plymouth Scamp ( Dodge Dart) has a good blue metallic. There was a 914
painted in a what seems to be darker shade of blue, go here then click on the
third picture down on the right for a good shot.
http://www.kinesismotorsport.com/914.htm
The above two are probably the only metallics I'd consider and the only ones
I'd accept a super glossy shine. A solid color looks washed out by glare if
too shiny, I prefer the color to make a statement by being what it is.
If the car has the body lines, a regal Roll Royce type reddish brown ( near
red primer )/ light medium charcoal / darkish mustard yellow combo would work.
All three colors must connect at the front fender to get the full effect.
International Harvester Embassy Gray ( used on 70's Scouts and others) is a
good solid color. I used this on the frame of the formula car.
Mercedes white gray ( 1963 190 C ) sometimes looks gray and others a cream
color.
Harold
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