Opinions on 1963 Colours

vintagecorvette · 10-09-05, 04:44 PM

I am curious what people feel is the nicest colour for a 1963 roadster. I am going to paint mine in the next few weeks. The car is originally a Daytona blue car, but I am not too into blue, so the car is going Sebring silver.

Opinions please.

oWEN

Islander · 10-09-05, 05:00 PM

Owen,

One of the nicest, as well as rarest, color combinations for a 63 is Daytona Blue with a red interior. It is absolutely stunning, IMO. Once in a while I'll pull out the Feb 2000 issue of Corvette Fever to check out the front cover...

RodsnRides · 10-09-05, 05:20 PM

I, too, like the idea of keeping it Daytona Blue and having the red interior. Of course, I am partial as my Targa Blue coupe also has a red vinyl interior special ordered, as shown on the tank sticker ("Color Over-Ride" and "Red Vinyl Interior").

That being said, I like Sebring Silver (with black) as well. Personally, if it were my 'vert, and since I already own a blue/red combo, I think I would have to go with Tuxedo Black with a red interior. Black top as well.

That would be my .02...

Rick

p.s. I am writing this while at McMurdo Station, Antarctica....(!)

vintagecorvette · 10-09-05, 05:34 PM

The car originally had the blue interior, but along the road it has been dyed black. It is still decent, so I do not plan to replace it. It it were red, I would most certainly paint the car black. I already have a black 911 Carbiolet with a red and black interior, so I feel that silver will be nice. However, I have not bought the paint yet. So my mind could change. Thanks for the input. oWEN

10-09-05, 05:56 PM

I see you might not be a fan of it, but my most favorite C2 color is Daytona Blue, had a bead on a 64 in DB with white interiro and soft top, but ended up with my MM 65 instead - still, that deep dark blue is my #1 fav.

Mac · 10-09-05, 08:05 PM

I've always liked the Saddle Tan best but Sebring Silver is a close runner up.

-Mac

EBVette · 10-09-05, 10:50 PM

Looked for over 3 years to find a Sebring Silver car with black interior....found it, and love it...

JJS · 10-10-05, 07:22 AM

Daytona blue! One of my favorite vette colors of all time!

Ron Miller · 10-10-05, 11:25 AM

Silver Blue with the Navy interior is my favorite!!!

10-11-05, 09:14 AM

woke up today to a couple of harsh facts:

Yankees are out
Rangers lost again
Daytona Blue is now a distant second to Silver Blue

JJS · 10-11-05, 09:22 AM

Silver's nice too!

gmjunkie · 10-11-05, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

Owen,

One of the nicest, as well as rarest, color combinations for a 63 is Daytona Blue with a red interior. It is absolutely stunning, IMO. Once in a while I'll pull out the Feb 2000 issue of Corvette Fever to check out the front cover...

I too think Daytona Blue,with Red int was

!! And if it was mine I would put it back Orig. Even if I did not Like the Combo!! But that's just me,I'm a Orig Kinda Guy!!

junk!!ps Nice Clean Orig. appeiring Old Car's Give me a Boner!! Corvette,GTO.442, Chevelle,Shelby,Cobra,Cuda,GTX,Road Runner What Ever!!

akfox1 · 10-11-05, 04:55 PM

The silver or silver blue both show off the body lines best. Metallic paint has a nice color effect on a curved panel. Dark colors hide the details, IMO.

vintagecorvette · 10-11-05, 10:58 PM

These results are very interesting. I expected black to be more popular than silver blue.

oWEN

Mac · 10-11-05, 11:02 PM

Apparently, I'm the only one in the world who likes Saddle Tan... That's okay. I don't mind being unique.

oWEN, do you remember that saddle tan 63 SWC which used to be in the car museum behind the Empress? Back in the 90s, it was for sale... I put in a bid but I was too low...

-Mac