Oddball Elio Ideas

[JNR]

I thought the 84 was obvious for the mpg. I guess I can add in some small mpg text right after the 84.

there, fixed, with added fender blinker

 

[bowers baldwin]

we have one in town, but more like the new beetle you see in the background next to the tall VW sign.

Yea I see them around, especially at shows, this was the actual car from the movie.

 

[Jim H]

there, fixed, with added fender blinker
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Have to agree with you - the MPG clarifies everything and sends the message

 

[Edward]

We had the chance to meet Herbie.View attachment 975

The "bad credit car loan" dealership near me uses Herbie as their mascot. All of their loaner cars are new Beatles.

 

[azurehenfruit]

In the early to middle 1960's. Ford used a color that they called "Twilight Turquoise" (Paint Code M1731). At about the same time, there were Chevrolets of a similar color.

How would the Elio look in Twilight Turquoise?

 

[JNR]

In the early to middle 1960's. Ford used a color that they called "Twilight Turquoise" (Paint Code M1731). At about the same time, there were Chevrolets of a similar color.

How would the Elio look in Twilight Turquoise?

how is this?

 

[Jim H]

how is this?

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I had a 55 Chevy in turquoise and white and this color isn't even close

 

[zelio]

I had a 55 Chevy in turquoise and white and this color isn't even close

Ah, but it sure is a close match to the vehicle displayed with it. Different year, different color. LOL :-) Z

 

[Jim H]

Definitely not turquoise, different color but not turquoise. Being from New Mexico I know turquoise ant isn't it

 

[JNR]

Definitely not turquoise, different color but not turquoise. Being from New Mexico I know turquoise ant isn't it

Azurehenfruit gave me a paint name, color code and matching car make. I googled and got the picture of that mustang and many others with the same color. And yes there were Chevys with a similar, lighter color, but he requested Ford. If you want to quibble with the color, you might want to create it yourself or at least provide a picture for reference.