 One example means nothing. Two examples are a curiosity.
Three examples may represent a theme but four examples are a real trend.
What is it with green Camaro models with white racing stripes? Perhaps it
all started with the green Heavy Chevy from Hot Wheel's Spoilers series
of 1970. That green Camaro with white skunk stripes looked cool (unfortunately,
my example is blue and white but Rob Gras kindly provided the image to the
right). I don't know what made this color combination connect for the Camaro
but I like it.
In 1998, Matchbox produced a fine casting of a '71 Camaro. The original
color was green with white stripes. In 1999, Johnny Lightning did their
excellent '68 Camaro in green as well, with the white stripes. Red-stripe
tires in rubber make it even better. Ertl produced a beautiful '70 Camaro,
complete with opening hood and trunk. Several years ago they offered it
as Cooter's car from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' series and it came in green
with a single white stripe. I have no idea if it actually represents a car
used in the show. Now, Jada has just released a '69 Camaro in a lovely metallic
green with the same white stripe. Sure the tires give this model the urbanized
treatment but you have to like that glorious green.
Four recent Camaro models from 1969-71, all in green with white stripes,
How could I resist? Is this now the signature color combination for early
Camaro models? Are there more examples out there? Is this like Mustangs
in white with blue stripes? How about yellow Corvettes? Some cars just look
good in certain colors and as far as I'm concerned, more
green and white Camaro model would be just fine. |
