I have debated for awhile before I started this topic because I can see it easily getting out of control.

Anyway, I have a project that has been on and off for the last 30 some years.
It is back on and is starting to take shape and will need paint soon.

It is a real 6 with steel GT flairs, chassis reinforcing, etc.

I would be interested to see what the consensus is on paint colors.

The original color was yellow. But with all the new colors that are out there, Voodoo Blue, Viper Green, Chalk, etc. maybe an updated color would look better.

So……….Original color or update to something more current?

Thoughts?

If done correctly (completely stripped/blasted before repaint) i don't think a color change on a already modified /6 will hurt the overall value.

I know i'm going to change the color of my /6 (that also used to be yellow).

If you own the car and you're paying for it, you should choose the color. Whatever will make you smile when you step into the garage.

Your car, your money, your choice......

It's your car and if it's done right, it'll look great. I can't remember seeing a flared 6 that I didn't like.

A lot of the newer colors look great on modified cars. you can get away with more mods too, like full color bumpers, side valances, dechrome, etc.

I agree with all of the above with one minor caveat. I think keeping them a period correct factory color is best. I changed my car from Metallic Gold to Irish Green. I am very happy with that color. My back-up colors were Adriatic Blue and Light Ivory. Regardless, make it a color that makes you smile every time you look at it.