I found that the dupont code for vista blue, "G9". (see this thread for details http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=21588 ) I then did a word search for dupont and g9 and found that 1975 an 1976 AMC cars had a dupont g9 "medium blue" color.

Sorry for the poor picture quality. That's the way it came off of this site.

http://www.planethoustonamx.com/parts%20&%...lustreguard.jpg

I will keep searching for better pix of 75-76 AMC cars and will post here if I find anything.

 

Here is a better quality picture from the 1975 AMC colors.

I must caution that just because a dupont color in 75 and 76 was a G9 medium blue and the 06 mustang has a "g9" vista blue, that I have no idea that these are the very same color. Just thought it "might" be an indication of the upcoming vista blue.

For what its worth.

 

This is a picture of a 76 hornet in g9 medium blue.

 

That is one awesome color!
It would look great on the S197 imo

 

My poor attempt photoshopping this color.

 

My guess is it will be like sonic blue but without the "sonic" in it.

Probably a reduced color shift.

I hope it looks like the Daytona Blue on the 350Z, if that is the case, I will love it

 

I'm with you Steve. I too really like the Daytona Blue that the 350Z comes in. That kind of Royal Blue is my favorite. I really hope that is what it's going to look like. It would look awsome.

 

The Sonic Blue is close to purple to my eye and windviel blue is too light. I sure hope you ar right on the color of Vista Blue for 06.

 

HEre's Daytona Blue for the Z
It does look awesome

 

The daytona blue on the Z is by far my fovorite color.....for the Z at least

 

Here is a couple of more AMC medium blue G9 pix from 1976

 

the PACER...it doesn't get any better than that...wtf was that all about????

 

I think I like this color, except for that whole pacer relationship.

 

I prefer the darker blues myself thats why I love the sonic. Be interesting to see what the Vista actually is once its offical though, is it the blue we see in this thread or will it be something new

 

I always liked the blue Saleen use to use. Don't remember the name. Was it Sonic Blue?

 

vblue is more like 94-95 bright blue. like this picture here.

 

I highly doubt it'll be the same color from the late 70's....just cause they use the same number doesn't mean it'll be the same color.

When I look in out paint books at work (dealership) there can be more then one color assigned to a number.

 

Lastest info on Vista Blue http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index....pic=22476&st=0

Looks like the Pacer above may not be too far off

 

It doesn't look good :notnice: Ford should keep Soinc Blue.

 

AMC was the ultimate rolling nightmare from the 70's. The most hideous cars ever - and putting them next to the Mustang makes them appear even more ghastly! !!!!