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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Garage Talk => Topic started by: BULLITT65 on June 17, 2017, 05:25:15 PM

Title: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: BULLITT65 on June 17, 2017, 05:25:15 PM

I saw this ad, and thought, this may be before my time, and a little wild. But for some of you guys, this car would have put you in the limelight back in the day.
Only 22k, and you could have a 1 of a kind fathers day gift! ;D

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6172777836.html

if the ad comes down:
http://bringatrailer.com/2017/06/16/bicentennial-custom-1969-chevrolet-corvette-4274-speed/

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: lakeholme on June 19, 2017, 12:02:26 AM

Ahhhhh, yes, the Seventies! Now, where did I put that "In da gadda da vida" 8 track?

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: arocars on June 19, 2017, 12:24:36 AM

I love 68-72 Vettes. But that one, my first reaction was "ugg!" I didn't like those customs then and I don't like most of them now.

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flair?
Post by: 69Z28-RS on June 19, 2017, 03:29:56 AM

I didn't much like that one either; other than the red/white/blue colors used I didn't see much 'patriotic' flair either.

Now a friend of mine has a '68 Corvette that raced in IMSA in the 70's by his cousin, which he and his dad obtained and 'restored' back to it's racing glory appearance..  I think this one has much more Patriotic flair.. :)

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: BULLITT65 on June 19, 2017, 04:00:01 AM

Ok so there are different degrees of "patriotic flare"..... :P

Just not your everyday paint job, so I thought it worth sharing.

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: 69Z28-RS on June 19, 2017, 04:21:47 AM

Different meanings of 'flare' and 'flair' as well..  :)

'Flare'  - a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light.

'Flair'   - stylishness and originality ;  a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.

But perhaps I misunderstood your use?  :)

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: BULLITT65 on June 19, 2017, 02:20:17 PM

sorry, you are correct. I should have said "flair". It seems like they were inspired by the bicentennial with the sticker on the hood.I could do with out the headlight mod, myself.  I do like the vette that you posted as well though, especially with the racing history.

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: Vince on June 19, 2017, 03:59:00 PM

Whenever I see photos like these, especially the second one, I think of John Greenwood's Corvettes in IMSA and whatever other sanctioning bodies he raced in.  They were monster fast and always had patriotic paint schemes. 

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: cook_dw on June 19, 2017, 04:13:03 PM

I dont care for this type of flair

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdriWnqHPXKwwwDFfmS3KbPKx-lgT_ysQ-vrDpCd7BPPJSm8-p)



But this is more entertaining Flair
(https://media.tenor.com/images/ad7468354fce9cb8c3e0e3b9b7708349/tenor.gif)

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: abiddle on June 19, 2017, 05:35:24 PM

This I like. That is too far over the top for me.

Title: Re: Who likes custom paint with a patriotic flare?
Post by: Sauron327 on June 19, 2017, 09:12:58 PM

That car was probably posted on this site before. https://www.facebook.com/groups/456235534422504/ Many repeat submissions over the years.