"A convertible car (or was it a postless "hardtop?") is sort of a
mistress fantasy," says Vance Packard.

Yes: Ad-man Vance Packard, the eminent pop sociologist in the 1950s,
wrote interesting stuff I read about this & other fun junque, while
today's car color curious have internet accessible write-ups ad colora
nausea. For instance <via google>

http://www.roadandtravel.com/autonew...ogyofColor.htm






Vineeth wrote:
> Spooky Cat wrote:
> > James wrote:
> > > Hyundai is doing a great job with its cars now, but I have one
> > > constructive criticism: Hyundai seems slow to catch on to the latest
> > > color trends. Either that or the designers are just stodgy and
> > > conservative.
> >
> > I agree. Exterior colors and interior colors are kind of bland. It's
> > like Hyundai is afraid they are going to offend and so they play it
> > safe. To Hyundai's credit, they've come a long way in improving their
> > product. Just need to add a little more sparkle.
>
> Yeah I think that is the most important thing Spooky cat. The cars are
> prety good now & seem to be selling well enough without too many radcal
> colours in the line up. I mean when you look at the average car buyer I
> feel color would be the last priority except for some people who don't
> care what they are driving as long as it is yellow or red... True the
> cars are more noticable on the highway & also to thieves I would
> assume. Infact I believe some places have higher insuarance premiums
> for red cars... I am happy with my simple and sedate Steel
> Grey..........