Silly question

[aoriii]

I was noticing that in all (I think) photos and vette's I've seen on the street, that none of the cars have centerline racing stripes. I've seen stripes on photos of Grand Sports, but I've never seen any cars on the road that had stripes? Is there any factory significance to racing strips (centerline of hood to centerline of 'trunk' area) on a vette?

The reason I ask is that I just purchased my 85 coupe and it's torch red with stripes. The dealership I bought it from specialized in 'ricers' and trucks. I'm wondering I've I may have stumbled onto a silk purse in the pigpen, or did one of the previous owners simply put aftermarket stripes on the car.

Any ideas? I don't suppose anyone has an expiring carfax subscription that they could run my VIN to see if it reveals anything new?

thanks for any help

VIN: 1G1II0782f5119454

Thanks again :BOW

 

[Edmond]

I think it's just a personal preference thing. Some people like the stripe and others don't. I like the stripes on certain ones like the Grand Sport. Moderator Jeff's looks awesome as well.

 

[Ken]

Stripes themselves do have their roots in racing, but as Edmund stated, it's basically a matter of personal preferences.

_ken

 

[Dave C. '04 Z06]

As far as I'm aware, in 1985 there was no special edition that came with stripes if that's what you're asking. Someone before must have added them.

-Dave C.

 

[mclemore]

I've seen stripes on photos of Grand Sports, but I've never seen any cars on the road that had stripes?

I'll tell ya, I have Callaway stripes on my '92 convertible and love 'em.

Eric