Hello everyone

[MOstang]

Really cool car to start with. Was this the one that was a lighter blue when in-service w/NVHP?

[ssp91ssp]

Nice SOLID car there... very good start.

[GSPI]

Welcome aboard, it's nice to see another solid SSP being on it's way to being restored.

[05pwrstrk]

Originally Posted by MOstang

Really cool car to start with. Was this the one that was a lighter blue when in-service w/NVHP?

To my knowledge with the evidence I have found, yes this car was a lighter blue. The paint code on the door sticker is "3R"--- Medium Shadow Blue Metallic. Areas where the paint is chipping off shows this blue. I have found no evidence of a darker blue. In the pics below you will see the circular cutout from the left rear fender where the hole saw cut the hole for the whip antenna. I found this piece, and the backing piece for the antenna mount, when I was snooping around the rear inner fender areas. Some of the other pics are areas where the paint is chipping off. You can also see the inside of the trunk, the door jambs, engine compartment, etc. being a lighter blue.

[05pwrstrk]

I will begin a thread about my car in the 87-93 area.

[MOstang]

I think that will be real sharp and unique in the lighter blue.

[Wolfe1013]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the purchase and acquisition. My first Mustang was an '89 Mustang LX Hatchback and was that exact color, with Regatta Blue cloth interior. A beautiful blue and even more unique for NV I would think. I can't wait to see the finished product. Best of luck.

Greg