Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
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Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
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Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
What's your opinion on this color? Hit or miss? Rare production numbers (less than 400 firebirds made in all trims), 1987 only. I know of one for sale that I have always liked, just curious if i'm the only one or not haha...
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01-03-2016, 05:06 PM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
Great color, though I'm not sure how much I like it with gold trim and wheels.
I've never liked interior/exterior color combos where they are variations of the same color (here we have a metallic brown with tan; some other examples include maroon exterior with the bright red interior). However, this one seems to work better than most of those. I almost see hints of plum in the color, though it could be your photos.
If the car was in great condition and was a hardtop manual, why not?
I've never liked interior/exterior color combos where they are variations of the same color (here we have a metallic brown with tan; some other examples include maroon exterior with the bright red interior). However, this one seems to work better than most of those. I almost see hints of plum in the color, though it could be your photos.
If the car was in great condition and was a hardtop manual, why not?
01-03-2016, 06:05 PM
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This unique color is very refreshing after viewing the "PICS OF YOUR RED OR BLACK THIRD GENS!!!" thread. I really dig it! 
Cars like this are where the collectability will be int the future, although that shouldn't be the main reason to pick up a thirdgen.
They are just amazing cars to drive!!! not to mention they got curves for days!!!
Cars like this are where the collectability will be int the future, although that shouldn't be the main reason to pick up a thirdgen.They are just amazing cars to drive!!! not to mention they got curves for days!!!
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
I personally love this color. I even love them more when they have paddle mirrors also
01-03-2016, 09:22 PM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
Well it's not red, black or white!
As someone who owns both a purple and yellow car, (my third yellow vehicle BTW, if you don't include my first vehicular purchase of a yellow 1975 Schwinn Continental), I'm all for variety.
And I can't argue with Kurt. If it's mint, a hardtop and a stick - well, you can't go wrong.
As someone who owns both a purple and yellow car, (my third yellow vehicle BTW, if you don't include my first vehicular purchase of a yellow 1975 Schwinn Continental), I'm all for variety.
And I can't argue with Kurt. If it's mint, a hardtop and a stick - well, you can't go wrong.
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
I am an "outside of the box" kind of person, so YES I like it. As mentioned in another thread, its refreshing to see oddball color cars with uncommon color interiors. Why be normal?
01-04-2016, 12:00 AM
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I have always leaned towards the off colors that were produced. She looks beautiful and I would change a thing.
01-04-2016, 02:54 PM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
NOT.
It's cool just simply because of the color's scarcity. It's not a good sports car color. When I was a kid, Dad bought a new 1976 Mercury Montego station wagon that was the exact same dark brown. Gross.
It's cool just simply because of the color's scarcity. It's not a good sports car color. When I was a kid, Dad bought a new 1976 Mercury Montego station wagon that was the exact same dark brown. Gross.
01-05-2016, 07:31 AM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
I like it. It's not RED, BLUE, OR BLACK.
KMK454.....I think the gold trim and the wheels work nice with that color.
My opinion only though.
KMK454.....I think the gold trim and the wheels work nice with that color.
My opinion only though.
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
I am partial to it myself, my brother had one back in 95-96. 350, Hardtop, Cloth Interior. I liked it because it was different.
I know I have a picture of it somewhere with the Black 83 Trans Am I had at the time, but have not seen it for years...
I know I have a picture of it somewhere with the Black 83 Trans Am I had at the time, but have not seen it for years...
01-06-2016, 06:56 AM
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its not my favorite color but it isnt bad. I think it looks better than the burgundy they had...(flame red I think they called it)
Did I wander a bit TOO far off the reservation ?
01-06-2016, 10:00 AM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
nice rare color I like it!!!!!!!!!!
01-06-2016, 11:23 AM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
Nice car. Turd color though.. Just needs red or black paintjob
01-09-2016, 12:50 AM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
Not crazy about brown on f-bodies, but since they are rare (also for 2nd gen TAs!), BUY IT.
01-09-2016, 12:51 AM
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Re: Hot or Not... 87 GTA in Dark Russett Metallic (Brown)
If you come across an '85 Firebird SE in 50/50 tutone, buy it also for it's rarity!
Like the one in the brochure on this page, 75% of the way down .
http://www.necamaro-firebird.org/for...hp?f=39&t=5461
Like the one in the brochure on this page, 75% of the way down .
http://www.necamaro-firebird.org/for...hp?f=39&t=5461
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01-09-2016, 09:57 AM
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Man I love that!!!!! ...honestly didn't know that was an option on "newer" thirdgens. Knew there were a few odd colors for 82-84. Anyhow, I think it's awesome. Not saying it's my first choice, but I would certainly keep it if the rest of the car was what I wanted.
w there were a few odd colors for 82-84. Anyhow, I think it's awesome. Not saying it's my first choice, but I would certainly keep it if the rest of the car was what I wanted. 
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