What's that color?

[bams50]

I was looking at a Wagonaire article in Collectible Auto from 06. There was a picture of a 65 that was a dark red, almost maroon; I really like that color! I don't have chips for 65, and Autocolorlibrary.com only goes to 64.

Anyone know if that's a correct Stude color, and if so what is it?

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[barnlark]

Someone will know, wish I could help...ebay had a 64-65 combined chart, but didn't show any chips. Not sure if it was a 64 color, too. I remember my neighbor's brand new 1964 Avanti in that color. Really sharp with black interior. Here's a chance for you to always know that year's colors, Bob:

http://www.autolit.com/Store/product...5&cat=0&page=1

[Chris Pile]

Bordeaux Red, perhaps?

Chris Pile
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[Mark57]

Bob - I assume you mean this colour?





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[bams50]

No, it looks darker than Bordeaux. Maybe I'll try my new scanner tonight if no one knows it.

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[55s]

I've only seen one 1966 car with a colour the owner called "Plum". He advised me that it was a "proposed" 1967 colour, but then again he also advised me that his car was the last one built. I haven't seen it for 25 years.

I'm afraid I don't have the colour chips for 1966, and I haven't got a picture of the car to post.

Paul

[bams50]

OK, try this:



Closest description I can think of is Cinnamon. Anyone recognize it?

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[Swifster]

I may be wrong, but the wagon and Cruiser appear to be the same color. Shadowing in a photograph as well as age can check the color a bit.

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1964 Studebaker Daytona - 289 4V, 4-Speed (Cost To Date: $2125.60)

[JLasvegas]

The wagonaire to me appears to have a brown hue to the red almost oxblood


1964 Daytona Wagonaire
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[barnlark]

Just a non stock darker repaint?

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by Swifster

I may be wrong, but the wagon and Cruiser appear to be the same color. Shadowing in a photograph as well as age can check the color a bit.

No, they're clearly very different. Monitors can differ, which probably explains your viewpoint. The scan is from the Feb. 06 issue, and is in excellent condition with no fade or discoloring. When I look at the original next to an actual picture of Bordeaux there's a big difference. As I said it's a cinnamon color.

It may not be original for a 65, but it sure appears to be a perfect original or resto. The article identifies the owner as Brian Stouck. Anyone know him or the color?

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[bams50]

Wonder if anybody thought any more about this and had any idea if that is in fact a Stude color...

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[Dwain G.]

Just speculating as I haven't seen the photo you refer to, but any Stude that looks that good has most likely been repainted. If this is a repaint, then it might be a non-Stude color, or a Stude color from another model year. Mount Royal Red is a shade darker, but it's 1966 color.

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Dwain G.

[bams50]

quote:Originally posted by Dwain G.

Just speculating as I haven't seen the photo you refer to,

Dwain, it's the picture I posted 6 posts back! It's the magazine page scan. Here it is again:



Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[Warren Webb]

The red I remember for the 65's was almost an orange color, not very red at all. I had some mixed for me in the 80's before California started messing with paint. I hope in the next couple weeks to have all my chips & Stude info at the new house, so I can be a bit more sure of my posts.

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