Well, I am of the age where the Tuscadero girls were a thing so I kind of like the color! Would love to see more manufacturers diverge from the silver, black and white trend we have been stuck in for a decade. Can you imagine a Plum Crazy Purple Maverick like the old Barracudas with the XL interior? To me that would look awesome.
That's why I switched from blue to CO. I was tired of blue, but no way was I going to get different shade of blue or black/gray. Red was a no go because I had a bad experience with a red Pickup.
Well you sure won't go un-noticed in CO that's for sure! I think it's a good color. Don't know why it isn't more popular. It is growing on me for sure.
With all that I said, the interior is blue so I'm not really getting away from blue altogether. To quote a family member, "I can't believe you're getting that color, I'd never drive something that color". To which I replied, "Good so I'll be the only driver then. I can live with that." Besides, I won't have to get a parking lot marker in my head so I'll remember where I parked. I'll just need to look for CO. It should be a rare color.
Many more options in 1970s compared to today.Seems as though back when the order sheet was probably short (what options could you have - 2 engines possibly, air, a radio with a tape player (or a radio at all), maybe power locks/windows) the automakers could afford to dedicate a longer process for paint and offer more options on that side. Now with all of the automation, scheduling and unique trim parts that are required, paint options have taken a back seat.
I'd probably get anti-establish mint for the name alone
