Top 6 Dual Color Stripes on the Mustang
Ford owners bring back the spirit of competition and speed with the age old addition of racing stripes in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
1. History of Stripes
Racing stripes were first painted on race cars to assist fans in distinguishing their favorite car from all of the rest. The first road car to ever utilize racing stripes for cosmetic value was the 1965 Ford Mustang GT350. Little did the designers know, but they began a trend that would last indefinitely. Sometimes called "go faster" stripes, colored racing stripes have been a symbol of strength and power for over fifty years.
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2. Never forget the originals
We simply cannot derive a list of striped Mustangs without including the model that started the trend. Check out this sexy '65 Ford Mustang GT350 sporting the reverse color scheme of the original racers with white accents laid upon arcadian blue.
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3. Some of the most common stripe patterns
Though there are a plethora of other custom stripe options available today, there are a few designs that have stood strong through the years. Check out this collection of seven classic striping options. The Hannover striping is considered the most classic and common from Mustang owners. As one enthusiast points out, "The Classic (LeMans) look is two wide stripes front to back. That look is back with the new body style as well." These stripes back to the 60's when Ford beat Ferrari at LeMans. Shelby put it on the GT350 and the rest is history.
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4. Black stripes with red pinstripe accents
The soft, sleek curves of the 2017 Mustang design provides a gorgeous base for the bold, black racing stripes, while red pinstripes add a subtle color contrast.
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5. Rally stripes with wheel accents
The offset, teal rally stripes make this fine automobile stand out in a crowd. The combination of a silver base, with a bold, black and teal rally addition is the ticket if you dare to be different, turn heads, and easily spot your car in a crowded parking lot.
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6. White pinstripes, bold black stripes, on grabber blue
2017 brought back the beauty of "grabber blue." This Mustang boasts the newly arisen color with solid black stripes, highlighted in subtle, lightly hued pinstripes. The contrast helps the black stripes pop off the hood and send a message that you mean serious business. If you are interested in some stripes, pin stripes, hood or panel accent decals, or even hash marks, check out the variety of options right here.
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