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Paul · Feb 7th, 2002, 01:37 PM

I heard the news last week.

It's almost certain the Candy Blue colour I love so much will never see a prouction car.

Sob.

BruceK · Feb 7th, 2002, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul_Mullett
I heard the news last week.

It's almost certain the Candy Blue colour I love so much will never see a prouction car.

Sob.

That's too bad - it reminded me of Surf Blue a color found on early classic Minis.

If someone had nice deep pockets, they could always buy a Pepper White MINI and take it to a body shop to be painted Candy Blue (or any other non-standard color for that matter).

It sure would make your MINI stand out from the crowd at a MINI meet.

Mach5 · Feb 7th, 2002, 02:07 PM

never heard of that color. u have any pics of it?

Racer · Feb 7th, 2002, 02:19 PM

Thats bad news - any reason why ?

karmuze · Feb 7th, 2002, 07:06 PM

My condolences to you Paul!

But if it would make you feel any better you could buy one of these as a consolation:

smiffy · Feb 8th, 2002, 05:17 AM

Will there be another colour to replace it

Or do they have other colours apart from Pepper White & Velvet Red in the pipe line

Paul · Feb 8th, 2002, 05:22 AM

Don't talk to me, I'm too distressed.

But there are new colours in the pipeline, and I have already spoken to MINI UK about some (more) exclusive pictures of those too.

smiffy · Feb 8th, 2002, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul_Mullett
But there are new colours in the pipeline, and I have already spoken to MINI UK about some (more) exclusive pictures of those too.

OOOOOOOh no, your not planning to keep us waiting for the pictures again are you

BruceK · Feb 8th, 2002, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul_Mullett
Don't talk to me, I'm too distressed.

Paul,

I have scientifically determined why you long for a Candy Blue MINI.

It all has to do with a life-changing event that happened to you in late March of 2001. Think back....

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=19

Like a baby bird imprinting when seeing its mother for the first time, you have imprinted upon the site of a rare Candy Blue MINI.

Now, nothing else will do. Scarred for life you are.

Paul · Feb 8th, 2002, 11:20 AM

Well, there is that....

But it is a lurverly colour....

Sob...

InsiderMINI · Feb 8th, 2002, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul_Mullett
Well, there is that....

But it is a lurverly colour....

Sob...

There's a pre-series Candy Blue MINI Cooper used around Plant Oxford by the Facilities Management team. The colour would suit sunnier climes such as LA or Spain, but in the UK I don't think it's the best colour choice. Mind you, it certainly turns heads!

Paul · Feb 8th, 2002, 04:07 PM

I think it's a great colour even in dull weather (the only weather I've seen it in). It is very bright and cheerful, I like it.

ELISEBOY · Feb 8th, 2002, 06:32 PM

god that post was nearly a year ago now!!!

bet this year has flown by for u Paul seeing all the developments taking shape

smiffy · Feb 9th, 2002, 02:22 PM

R.I.P Candy Blue
You only had a short life
You'll be sorely missed

ELISEBOY · Feb 10th, 2002, 07:50 PM

so do we know of any whispers of the new colours that will be available this year if at all?

Paul · Feb 10th, 2002, 08:22 PM

The mettalic deep red and pepper white will appear this year in the UK.

Viscount Charles · Feb 11th, 2002, 07:53 AM

Let me join you in mourning the passing of the Candy Blue - I also loved that colour, but I'd pretty much resigned myself to choosing something else in view of the fact that it wasnt going to appear in the catalogue anytime soon.

No doubt they'll replace it with that Gold abomination, or another shade of metallic silver/green (YAWN)

Paul · Feb 11th, 2002, 07:56 AM

Maybe I should start a petition that we could all (both!?) sign and pass on to the folk at MINI...

Save Candy Blue!

Viscount Charles · Feb 11th, 2002, 08:43 AM

I understand that they can only offer so many colours, and there are probably sound financial reasons for only offering a couple of non-metallic shades, but at the moment you have a choice of red (too common), black (looks like a hearse) or yellow (too garish for many people).

A wider choice of non-metallic shades might not be a bad thing, and Candy Blue might have appealed to certain segments of the market (certainly all of the pastel shades that the new Beetle is available in hasn't hurt its sales).

So definately put my name down on that petition.

rich · Feb 11th, 2002, 08:59 AM

What about a darkish leafy green. Most suitable for motorsports. In the UK, as it were

Feb 7th, 2002, 01:37 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Candy Blues... I heard the news last week. It's almost certain the Candy Blue colour I love so much will never see a prouction car. Sob. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 7th, 2002, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Re: Candy Blues... Quote: Originally posted by Paul_Mullett I heard the news last week. It's almost certain the Candy Blue colour I love so much will never see a prouction car. Sob. That's too bad - it reminded me of Surf Blue a color found on early classic Minis. If someone had nice deep pockets, they could always buy a Pepper White MINI and take it to a body shop to be painted Candy Blue (or any other non-standard color for that matter). It sure would make your MINI stand out from the crowd at a MINI meet. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Feb 7th, 2002, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 1,308 Offline	Thats bad news - any reason why ? JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

Feb 7th, 2002, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
karmuze MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: colorado Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 259 Offline	My condolences to you Paul! But if it would make you feel any better you could buy one of these as a consolation: Jerry

Feb 8th, 2002, 05:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Will there be another colour to replace it Or do they have other colours apart from Pepper White & Velvet Red in the pipe line S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Feb 7th, 2002, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mach5 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 6 Offline	never heard of that color. u have any pics of it?

Feb 8th, 2002, 05:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Don't talk to me, I'm too distressed. But there are new colours in the pipeline, and I have already spoken to MINI UK about some (more) exclusive pictures of those too. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 8th, 2002, 05:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul_Mullett But there are new colours in the pipeline, and I have already spoken to MINI UK about some (more) exclusive pictures of those too. OOOOOOOh no, your not planning to keep us waiting for the pictures again are you S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 8th, 2002, 10:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul_Mullett Don't talk to me, I'm too distressed. Paul, I have scientifically determined why you long for a Candy Blue MINI. It all has to do with a life-changing event that happened to you in late March of 2001. Think back.... http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=19 Like a baby bird imprinting when seeing its mother for the first time, you have imprinted upon the site of a rare Candy Blue MINI. Now, nothing else will do. Scarred for life you are. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Feb 8th, 2002, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Well, there is that.... But it is a lurverly colour.... Sob... Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 8th, 2002, 02:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
InsiderMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 46 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul_Mullett Well, there is that.... But it is a lurverly colour.... Sob... There's a pre-series Candy Blue MINI Cooper used around Plant Oxford by the Facilities Management team. The colour would suit sunnier climes such as LA or Spain, but in the UK I don't think it's the best colour choice. Mind you, it certainly turns heads!

Feb 8th, 2002, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	I think it's a great colour even in dull weather (the only weather I've seen it in). It is very bright and cheerful, I like it. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 8th, 2002, 06:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	god that post was nearly a year ago now!!! bet this year has flown by for u Paul seeing all the developments taking shape

Feb 9th, 2002, 02:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	R.I.P Candy Blue You only had a short life You'll be sorely missed S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 10th, 2002, 07:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:22 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	so do we know of any whispers of the new colours that will be available this year if at all?

Feb 10th, 2002, 08:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	The mettalic deep red and pepper white will appear this year in the UK. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 11th, 2002, 07:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
Viscount Charles MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 448 Offline	Let me join you in mourning the passing of the Candy Blue - I also loved that colour, but I'd pretty much resigned myself to choosing something else in view of the fact that it wasnt going to appear in the catalogue anytime soon. No doubt they'll replace it with that Gold abomination, or another shade of metallic silver/green (YAWN) Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though. Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed

Feb 11th, 2002, 07:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Maybe I should start a petition that we could all (both!?) sign and pass on to the folk at MINI... Save Candy Blue! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 11th, 2002, 08:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
Viscount Charles MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 448 Offline	I understand that they can only offer so many colours, and there are probably sound financial reasons for only offering a couple of non-metallic shades, but at the moment you have a choice of red (too common), black (looks like a hearse) or yellow (too garish for many people). A wider choice of non-metallic shades might not be a bad thing, and Candy Blue might have appealed to certain segments of the market (certainly all of the pastel shades that the new Beetle is available in hasn't hurt its sales). So definately put my name down on that petition. Ordered my "S" August '01. Arrived July '02. EB with white roof, wheels and stripes, Chili pack, DSC and climate control. Hate those 17" runflats though. Can now be seen all over the West Midlands, as a blue blur passing everything at speed

Feb 11th, 2002, 08:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	Yeah!... More solids What about a darkish leafy green. Most suitable for motorsports. In the UK, as it were

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