Is this a new trend?

I think it looks like POO! It must be something thats supposed to be hot right now, one of these cars is in Jersey, the other in Arkansas, so its not the same owner.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mali...Cars_Trucks&hash=item19ce81b4ad#ht_908wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983...Cars_Trucks&hash=item27c431fbdf#ht_500wt_1182

 

A wanna be 56 I guess. I'm not a fan either.

 

I like them both!

 

I've seen quite a few wagons with that paint scheme.......some B-body Caprices and Roadmasters as well......

Wouldn't do it myself, but I've seen worse........

 

Like everythign else, quality is a big part of the job turning out well - and with a job lke this, artistic ability is HUGE. The guy who did the first car was obviously more talented than the guy who did the 2nd one.

 

I think I did those.
This image was published in Hot Rod Mag a bunch of years ago.

Sorry... and I agree, that looks soooo Ninties now.

BTW, I looked it up, it's May 2001 issue of HRC, page 114. Click this link if you want to see it.

 

I don't dislike them, but I wouldn't paint my car this way, just not my cup of tea. I do like the black/red over the wht/aqua one. However I like the paint colour Jaiurs posted. I'm more curious as to why the Belair emblem is on this car? This is a Malibu isn't it? Is there some kind of relationship here, other then both being Chev?

 

As a general rule I don't really go for more than one colour on a car. There a couple of exceptions... Mostly it depends on the colours used, how its done, and what car its done on...

 

Rust IS a color X!

 

Here's where the paint scheme came from, Fannie, a 1956 Chevy Bel Air Nomad. Notice the 'Bel Air' script on the quarter...

 

I will have to say those '78-'83 GM mid-sizers really lend themselves to this design. If I was doing it however, I thik I would try to use actual chrome moldings to outline the 2nd color, instead of the faux treatment.

 

You can tell by the tweed interior that the red/black one was done late 80's or early 90's. I like two tone paint but you have to be careful - good intentions can turn into bad results. I went to the KC Auto Show last night and saw a new Ford Flex that was black on top and red from the bottom of the windows on down and I really liked it. Price tag was $45k! Not many wagons on display - a couple of CTS-V wagons, an Acura TSX Wagon, Subaru was well represented but that was about it.

 

Thanks KK, I understand that the paint scheme is burrowed from this beautiful Belair. What I don't understand is why they put the Belair emblem on a Malibu.

 

I'm synonymous with rust now aren't I...

 

Because they were trying to imitate the 1956 Bel Aire.
Even my 1955 Chevy 210 handyman wagon is not original. I used Bel Air stainless and the paint style of a 1955 Bel Air sedan. Plus the rounded rear wheel openings of the 55 Nomad. Left off the V-8 emblems below the tail lights which also are not original. Notice no back up lens. Plus my lenses are Buick simulating the Lee acc. lenses.
I almost used the 1956 Bel Air stainless and paint scheme.
Since we are all different we do what ever we want with our own junk.
On an original 1955 handyman or non Nomad wagon any second color would be the roof only.