What ever happened to two-tone paint jobs? Today’s paint colors have become universally dull and boring with a few Camaros and Chargers painted in bright colors…
The old watchword (for the automaker’s accounting dept) cost. Monotone is cheaper, pure and simple.
Yes indeed…Even in 1956, a 2-tone paint job cost about $100 extra…
@jtsanders…OK, I agree with you but trying to sell an ugly vehicle does not help matters. I like Studebakers but a lot of people find them unappealing just like Saab, Renault, Volvo and Citroen to name a few.
Being ugly hasn’t hurt Renault. They are the 5th largest auto manufacturer in the world - ahead of Ford even.
People love ugly cars in Europe for some reason. The other thing that Renault does or at least used to do is give you a Europe wide warranty. So if you have trouble anywhere, they come and get you and take care of you. That may account for some of the sales.