![]() In 19, the Pinto Blue was used on the Ford Pinto. During the year of 19, the Competition Blue was used on the Ford Mercury model. In the year of 1970 however it was used on the Falcon, the Ford truck, the Mercury and other Mustang models such as the M3657. For example, in 1969 the color was only used exclusively on the Shelby model of the Ford Mustang. Ford used the color on some of Ford’s other models but with different promotional names. This iconic color was also enjoyed by drivers who were enthusiasts of other Ford models as well. It was finally reintroduced back into the marketplace during the year of 2010. Interestingly enough, the Grabber Blue Mustang faded from the Mustang lineup for several years. They also made the color available on some of their heavy-duty trucks and on the Falcon as well. Since there was such a fast and positive reaction to this color, that next year, Ford made the color available as an option for all of their pony cars. Initially, the Grabber Blue Mustang was only available exclusively on the 1969 model of the Shelby Mustangs. How the Ford Grabber Blue Developed Popularity During that time, the color used on those cars was referred to as the French Racing Blue (Bugatti) during the early part of the century and was later referred to as Matra Blue.ĭuring the year of 1973, Ford produced a lighter shade referred to as Light Grabber Blue and also called Bright Blue in some instances. The Matra sports cars along with Formula One race cars participated in competitions against the Ferrari. Other research indicates that this color was actually referred to as Matra Blue when it was produced by Matra. But consequently, they ended up having to mix the dark blue and the white paints together, which formed the color referred to as Petty Blue. They needed more white paint and more dark blue paint so that the entire car could be covered. Petty Blue was formed by accident by Petty brothers Richard and Maurice when they ran out of paint while attempting to paint a car. Well, based on some research, the color is actually very similar to (if not the same color as) and Petty Blue. Since Grabber Blue is such a unique color for cars, many often wonder where the color came from. These colors were used mainly during the years of 1969 to 1989 sparingly on models such as the Ford Mustang, the Pinto, the Diamond truck, the Ford truck, the Reo truck and the Falcon. Those cross or promotional names were referred to as Competition Blue, Blue Lightning and Pinto Blue. It mainly gained popularity on the Mustang Boss 302 pony, which was in great demand during that era.Įventually, the color was referred to as other colors during Ford promotions. From Michael Spiller via Wikimedia CommonsThe Ford Grabber Blue is no stranger to Mustang enthusiasts of the ‘70s era as it was initially introduced in 1969 and increased its popularity during the early ‘70s. To the point, page 366 reads “ hybrid battery systems. I am referring to the plug-in hybrid powertrain that Ford has indirectly confirmed through the “ EV Coaching ” feature and the owner’s manual for the 2021 model year. The sticker price isn’t going to be for everyone’s pocket, that’s a given, and FoMoCo is also developing the polar opposite of the Warthog. What else should prospective customers look forward to next year? The Warthog comes to mind, a Raptor-like variant of the Bronco that’s going to challenge the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 in terms of grunt and off-road capability. Given the similarities with the utility vehicle, it’s highly probable for some of these hues to be adopted by the Bronco for the 2023 or 2024 model years. The most potent series-production automobile from the Ford Motor Company will be offered in 13 finishes, including three blues: Grabber Blue, Atlas Blue, and Oil Slick Blue Purple.Ĭode Orange, Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Eruption Green, Shadow Black, Dark Matter Gray, Iconic Silver, Carbonized Gray, Race Red, Cyber Orange Metallic, and Oxford White make up the rest of the palette. As for the finishes that are missing, those are Everglades Green, Yellowstone, and a blue hue currently known as Azure.Īlong with the Bronco, the colors for the 2022 Shelby GT500 have also been posted on the Bronco6G forum. Colors that haven’t survived into the 2022 model year include Rapid Red, Antimatter Blue, Velocity Blue, and First Edition-only Lightning Blue. The list kicks off with Shadow Black, Oxford White, and Iconic Silver while the remainder consists of Carbonized Gray, Cactus Gray, Race Red, Area 51, and Cyber Orange Metallic. ![]()
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