Going to re-paint my '59 DeSota.. Which color.???

[cowboy]

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I'm Going to re-paint my '59 DeSoto vert.

- But, dont want it to be the original silver metallic again.. - all the crome parts desapear in that color..

Do I chose another original color for 1959 DeSoto, - or can I just as well chose anything else..

What color would you go for..

[4Cruizn]

So many colors to choose from.  Pick something that you'll be happy with and go for it!!  Thats what I would do!   

   

[Challenger6pak]

I had a 59 that was a royal blue.  You could also go with black.  You'll never lose the chrome then.  I don't have any pics of mine.  Have you done an image search with Google or something similar?  You should be able to see several 59's in different colors. 

[matt63]

That metallic light blue they put on the new 300's might look nice.

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Do you want it to be a color that could have been had back then, or something more modern? I'm just thinking so many of those older cars were 2-tone. Maybe a silver/burgundy combo?


  Mike

[purple1]

You could also go with black.  You'll never lose the chrome then. 

Cowboy, I think black would look great with the white top/etc. Do you plan on keeping the car?

Dave

[Stacked440]

Red with white is always classic.  I don't think black would look all that good on that kind of car.  you going for classic looking for hot rod?

[cowboy]

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I want it to be a "could be" color, classic look, the wheels on the pic. is for trying out only, they are for the Chally -  may be..
I have been searching the net, all I find is cars in an original color - and there is none I really like..

Do you think, as it is not going to be the org. silver, - that it dont matter if I chose another 59 DeSoto color, or something Toyota, Ford or color.....

And, yes - it's gonna stay mine...

[purple1]

Then pick the color YOU like best. 

And enjoy it that much more, because You picked it yourself. 

Dave

[purple1]

You can always paint it back to an original color later.

[Challenger6pak]

If it were mine I would go with a very dark but transluscent Burgandy or Wineberry over a fine silver metallic.  This way the lines of the car would come out in street lights or the sun.  Otherwise it would just be a deep color.  A very dark purple that is almost black would work also.  I like the wheels you have pictured on it.  I would just run larger tires.  That's just my opinion and everyone has one. I would stay with a classic look that is updated at the same time.  The Desoto is a beautiful car.  I'm sure what ever you do with it will make it very nice.