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brands hatch green on green (1/12)
6/2/08 12:56pm

deuceap610
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Pequannock, NJ - USA

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Hey everyone, I'm currently looking for a 71 or 72 roadster and came across a Brands Hatch Green Roadster with green interior. I have two questions for all of you, how rare is this color combination and what are your personal feelings about it. By the way the convertible top color is white.

Thanks in advance!

Marek

deuceap6102008-06-02 12:57:14

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brands hatch green on green (2/12)
6/2/08 5:29pm

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I am not sure on the color combo someone else might have exact info i am sure it is a rare combo though, sounds like it, and it really only matters if you like it or not. not sure what type of records there are for those early years as far as the white top I personal have never liked the white top, it might look okay on the green but black is the color for a top, but that is just me. good luck
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brands hatch green on green (3/12)
6/2/08 5:36pm

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They made 3,445 Brands Hatch green cars in '71, and it was a one year only color, so it is fairly rare no matter what color interior. The '71 registry shows six Brands Hatch Green cars, only one of which had a green interior. Not a very definitive answer, but an indication.

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brands hatch green on green (4/12)
6/3/08 7:37am

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Edmond, OK - USA

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1971 Brands Hatch Green L48 Coupe Automatic Driver - restored 1995

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Mine was originally green interior with Brands Hatch on the outside. A PO changed the interior to black and I have left it that way as I have replaced components. I like the black interior better.

brands hatch green on green (5/12)
6/11/08 6:50am

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Horse Cave, KY - USA

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1968 convertible; 1980 L-82

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Brands Hatch is a beautiful color. My fiancee's '71 is Brands Hatch. Her car has saddle leather. I would speculate most of the Brands Hatch cars got tan or black, but the dark green was a color recommended by GM. Post some pics. I'm willing to bet the green on green is a nice combination.

6880Mike2008-06-11 06:52:45

brands hatch green on green (6/12)
6/12/08 2:25am

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Victor, NY - USA

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In 1971, about 1/3 of thr Vettes were convertibles (7121 of 21,801).

Brands Hatch Green was the second most popular color (War Bonnet Yellow was #1 at 3706).

Brands Hatch Green exterior could be ordered with either black or dark green. The dark green is a vinyl.

The soft top came either black or white.

The important question is.......do you like it?

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brands hatch green on green (7/12)
6/18/08 8:41pm

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73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

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[QUOTE=VetteSpecialties]They made 3,445 Brands Hatch green cars in '71, and it was a one year only color, so it is fairly rare no matter what color interior. The '71 registry shows six Brands Hatch Green cars, only one of which had a green interior. Not a very definitive answer, but an indication.

Larry
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Ah GREEN the color of you know what... yup... RED Vette owners! Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing

... that's for you Joel Rolling%20On%20The%20Floor%20Laughing

Since you are on the subject of green... anyone know how may '73 Blue Green verts out there?

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brands hatch green on green (8/12)
6/19/08 8:44am

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Horse Cave, KY - USA

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[QUOTE] ...anyone know how may '73 Blue Green verts out there?...[/QUOTE]

There are no published color quanities for the '73s. There is an NCRS member who is charting all the original '73s he can find. He has some color quanties based upon what he has found. You might want to join the NCRS, get on their forum, and check the numbers.

brands hatch green on green (9/12)
6/19/08 3:30pm

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Irving, TX - USA

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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

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I like GREEN. If you like it, it runs well and the right price.........GET IT!!

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brands hatch green on green (10/12)
6/19/08 4:38pm

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA

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1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

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One of the few thing better than a green vette is a RED ONE!!!

brands hatch green on green (11/12)
6/19/08 7:23pm

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[QUOTE=kstyer]One of the few thing better than a green vette is a RED ONE!!![/QUOTE]

You car might be red Ken, but it's not a "GOLDEN OLDIE." Don't listen to them....they don't know anything!

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brands hatch green on green (12/12)
6/20/08 7:10pm

kstyer

Micki, in reality my car is a bit kinda sorta gold right now. Of course it's not paint, it just fiberglass and sealer and primer. How do I fix that???? Paint it RED! Wink

kstyer2008-06-20 19:11:41

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