71 gsx exterior colours

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by racenu, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    Hello all, my rusty Canadian 72 gs resto is on hold for now:confused: . Just picked up a complete 71 arizona skylark that is going to become a tribute (ahem clone) GSX driver. Its not pressing right now as painting this car is a few months away or longer? Presently I'm torn between what colour to paint the clone? I do own a real (I think) 71 gsx (cortez gold) that doesn't turn the crank of many a person including my wife. It seems to be a love it or hate it colour to most and doesn't even seem to get noticed at a car show:af: ?

    So... I am looking for some GSX colour ideas, I've always kinda liked the lime mist green however...it may be anouther love it or hate it colour? I'm leaning towards the traditionial GSX white or yellow (which my wife likes) just wondering if any members have some nice optional 71 gsx colour combos that you could share for me to view and show to the wife?
    Thanks Gord
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

  3. Steve Craig

    Steve Craig Gold Level Contributor

    Check out the pic's at Marco's Stage 1 registry.
    There's a '71 Stage 1 ragtop there that's a mate to a local original car.
    I had GM Canada verify the car. Problem is it's in pieces & "NOT" for sale.
    Cortez Gold & white......very nice.
    Lots of hardtops there too for your info..
    Look up Marco under "members" & you should see a link.
     
  4. 71GSX455-4SPD

    71GSX455-4SPD Nick Serwo Magic Car

    I am partial to Limemist, but even I might have to say my favorite would be stratomist blue. Looks great with GSX stripes!
     
  5. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    Thanks, "That was easy"
     
  6. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Bittersweet was available on a GSX. Nicest color for a 71 I think. Probably very few x's this color made.
     
  7. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    Does anyone own or have photos of a "bittersweet" X or how about any "black" X's? as i did'nt see any on the registry link that Jim provided. Gord
     
  8. dboz

    dboz Well-Known Member

    Black with cortez gold stripes is awesome in my opinion. there are some guys on here that have them. Shoot me your email and i can send some pics of a few.
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2007
  9. skylarkroost

    skylarkroost skylarkroost

    Saturn yellow was not an available color for 71 or 72. 70 specific I'm pretty sure. Not that it doesn't look great anyways if you don't mind the incorrect part.
     
  10. TWO72"s

    TWO72"s Silver Level contributor

    Black and Gold coming at Ya !!!
     
    Last edited: Feb 12, 2009
  11. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    thanks everyone, I'm set now, black with cortez stripes is going to be the paint, as it turns out its the exact opposite to my cortez 71 X paint job, that'll should be cool I guess? Will post pics when done, thanks all, Gord
     
  12. online170

    online170 Well-Known Member

    Love your choice!

    Just wanted to say though, the saturn yellow "pops" a bit more than the cortez gold, im surprised youd say no one ever notices at the car show. In ottawa, a 70GSX showed up, i had never seen one before (not even a clone), and it had the biggest crowd around it!!! Even though buicks arent the majority of the cars being shown.

    I also dont know if this was availible, but i like the white colour on Brad Connely (sorry if i mispelled your name), 1970 GSX "showcar". Looks like its almost a pearl, lots of depth, very cool colour.
     
  13. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Racenu
    Your Cortez Gold GSX is a great color for the WA5 GSX ornamentation pkg.
    It was by far the most common color choice of the 124 GSX's built because it complemented the black and red stripes.
    Bittersweet mist is a nice color on a GS but on a GSX the red pinstripe gets lost and the GSX stripes get lost as well.
    The best color for a 71 GSX is Lime Mist green !
    Is your GSX sold new in Canada if so run the VIN with Oshawa and find out if your car is the real deal
     
  14. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    No words nessessary . I simply don't think there is a better color for a X in 71 or 72 . If only I had the cash !
     

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  15. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    I am with you on that one John. My favorite.
     
  16. Racerx88

    Racerx88 Platinum Level Contributor

    I'm afraid I'd have to go with Stratomist Blue. Makes those stripes really pop out.:laugh: Wish I still had this car.......
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2007
  17. CUSTOMD1

    CUSTOMD1 Well-Known Member

    DOING A CLONE RECREATION.
    ULTRA SLICK BLACK WITH PEARL WHITE GSX STRIPING AND A PEARL WHITE INTERIOR.
    VERY CLASSY AND CANT HELP BUT BE NOTICED.
    CUSTOMD
    http://community-2.webtv.net/CUSTOMD/CUSTOMDSXTREMCARS/
     

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