Torch Red for Competition Yellow!!

[kingman]

Hi

My first color choice was competition yellow, but l settled for Torch Red.

Is there a site where people trade vette's??

Alan

 

[Vettelt193]

I wanted yellow too... i wound up with my silver CE

 

[Ken]

Maybe you've started a trend with this post Alan. :cool

 

[HTRK-1]

I'm thinking you ended up lucky by settling for torch red.

 

[kingman]

Competition Yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi

Maybe your right but there are so many Torch Red vette's out there.

The Competition Yellow really stands out.

Last saturday night l went to a cook out by the Jersy Shore, and l parked behind two red Ferrari's and a Yellow Porsche. The Porsche really grabbed my soul.

l would really switch for a competition Yellow vette, 96 of course in the same condition as mine or close and maybe throw in a couple of grand if the car was right.


Alan

p.s. Is there a site that is devoted to trades. l would not go through a dealer only a private party. We could meet half way up to 2000miles.

l'm serious.

 

[B17Crew]

kingman,

Have I got a link for you!

http://www.rogerscorvette.com/spots/jun03/spot.htm

B17Crew

 

[kingman]

Drop Dead Machine!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey B17Crew

It's simply magnificent, but l need a coupe because l travel with my wife and my golden retreiver in the back. Then again, mostly with my Golden.

In fact if the C5's would come down in price, l would love to step out for one. The back of the coupe is twice as large as the C4.

But thanks for thinking of me.

Alan

 

[dawg1]

They only make 1 color. (red) all others were a mistake:argue

:nono

 

[B17Crew]

kingman,

I can understand wanting a C5 for their carrying capacity. The C5 cargo area in the back is cavernous compared to our C4s, and their highway ride is soooooo comfortable.

Good luck in your search!

B17Crew

 

[kingman]

B17crew

l guess you were a fly boy during WW11, l was stationed at Lackland AFB and then Amarillo AFB in the mid 60's. The closest that l came to flying was KP at a Bombardment Wing (SAC Base)
attached to Amarillo AFB. This when we started painting B-52's black. l believe they were G models with the drone in the tail.

Anyway getting back to vette's, l firmly believe that the C5's will hit the 20's by next Feb.

Alan

 

[caddy]

Yea, I have to agree, The Yellow is a nice color..........

 

[B17Crew]

kingman,

B17Crew comes from my love affair with World War II aircraft, especially the B17 Flying Fortress.

WWII was before my time, but, I have learned a lot from my uncle who was in the war, he’s in his eighties now.

As for C5 prices, I have seen some nice coupes in the mid to high 20’s. I’ve only seen a handful of Millennium Yellow cars for sale. Last one I saw was a 2000 for $34,000, can’t remember mileage, but the dealer was not placing a premium on Millennium Yellow. Most C4 Competition Yellow cars I have seen have had a bit of a markup due to color. I’m not sure how the yellow (35U) that was used from ‘86-’92 fares, markup wise.

B17Crew

 

[vee93]

Oh Kingman,
Okay, red is good.
But have you ever seen the Med. Quasar Blue Metallic?
I'll detail my '93 to a mirror finish and ain't nothin' on the road like it!!!

That Competiton Yellow you're hankering for-even the new Millineum Yellow on the C5s..., well it's just a bit too yellow. But that's me. I keep thinking...needs a French's Mustard decal!:L

Now if the Panama Yellow (as seen on the '58s), was brought back into production, you'd have something!!!!!
I seriously thought about buying a white C5 w/ creme leather interior and having it painted PY!!!
But if red trips your trigger-fire away!!

 

[Crash89]

Red is cool but common, comp yellow is much more unique!

 

[caddy]

Color??

The color of your vehicle is kinda like Religion and Politics every one's got there own opinion, the bottom line is that you own a car that most only dream about thier whole lives, you own a CORVETTE...............and that my friend is all that matters!!!!

 

[RedRagTop]

Mine came red of course but I do like the yellow, polo green (with tan leather) or quasar blue. I live up north where the Ferraris don't go and a bright red top-down sports car still gets lots of attention (from the cops too though, D'oh!)

 

[Crash89]

Don't get me wrong, red IS Corvette and yours is a fine looking ride! I like the "in your face" attitude of a yeller 'Vette. Must come from age.

 

[Crash89]

Kingman,
I'm considering letting go of my '96 competition yellow LT1 coupe. Very nice! 62K, new Firehawks, K&N and all options. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[spyysee]

Boys, Boys; the 'vette is so cooool, that it doesn't need a color.
Thats why BLACK is the best!!

 

[1Bad86]

If that is the case wouldn't they all be.... WHITE!!