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Re: black was rare (archive)
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Posted by Craig Wahl on April 04, 2001 at 16:24:05:

In Reply to: Re: black was rare posted by George Chapar on February 07, 2001 at 10:24:46:

I do have a Black '73 3.0CS with red interior in need of help. Many things to work on and time is an issue with me. I live in Seattle. you can contact me and we can discuss this car if you are interested...

Craig


I have a '72 CS in original black w/black leather. The car looks great in black but is hard to keep clean. I've also installed new black wool carpet and mats.

believe it or not, black was a rare choice for color.

yes, the cars look amazing in black, but at the time, black was considered old-fashioned and out of place on what was considered a very modern car.

i know this because my neighbor is an original owner of a black/"schwarz" '73 and these are his words, not mine.

by the way, my friend also tells me the multi-colored tail lights on an E9 were considered particularly "space age," as was the plush interior.

best,
doug
'73 E9 (silver with red leather)





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