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08/07/2020 8:39 am
Just thinking about George's post of the '55 Oldsmobile. Back then, *PICS* an Olds could be ordered in over 75 two-tone color combinations, plus at least 18 solid colors. If it was 1955 and you were ordering your new Oldsmobile what colors would you choose?
My choice would be chartreuse front and black rear, just to stand out a bit!
Charts below are for reference only and may not be indicative of actual colors.
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08/07/2020 10:16 am
Front - Turquoise Poly ; Back - Polar White. Convertible? - white top; Hardtop? - turquoise.
08/07/2020 11:02 am
My Head just Exploded .... POP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Topic starter
08/07/2020 12:45 pm
I KNOW! Overwhelming, isn’t it??!
08/07/2020 3:13 pm
Topic starter
08/07/2020 5:12 pm
So true. I bought a 2020 Ram 1500 and I had to order it because I wanted a metallic red one. The dealer only had white, silver, dark gray, and black ones on the lot.
09/07/2020 3:00 am
Yep. Me too.
I can't choose a fountain drink, much less a combination from that list. Easily. Now in the times, I might pick one off the lot, or see one color I want and think about the options.
09/07/2020 3:06 am
ORANGE! My last two cars are Orange. lol 2007 Ford Edge and last week got a 2020 Hyundai Kona in ORANGE. I will not willingly own a car that is a "Shade" - i.e. anything white, black, or in between. Must be a COLOR if possible. I have owned every color at some point. No recent greens though. But I did have a 2001 Olds Aurora in silver in the mid 10s. Couldn't be helped.
09/07/2020 4:53 am
55 Olds Modification
I have a 55 Olds hardtop modification in the works, it will be tan in front and top, not a color listed, and bronze metallic poly in the back. Fender skirts removed and wire wheels added. Will share when completed.
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09/07/2020 7:13 am
Looking forward to seeing it!