Atlantik Blue

[ROBONE20]

Just picked up a '73 roundie last month. I'm getting estimates on paint and bodywork, and I've been contemplating on the color. Would like opinions on whether I should paint original Atlantik or other '02 color. I really like Inka, Malaga, and Polaris, but I'm not quite sold on Atlantik. The car I bought has a terrible paint job on it (Green and Black) but I was told the original color was Atlantik. Can anyone post some photos of their Atlantik '02? Thanks!!

[THE1ST3]

Don't change the color unless you do the engine bay/trunk/door jams when you do the re-paint.

This topic of changing the color has been covered a LOT of times here on the FAQ.

Paint your car a color that makes YOU smile when you look at it.

[ROBONE20]

When I do paint it, I plan on doing the engine bay, trunk, etc etc. I guess those colors I mentioned above make me smile. I'm leaning towards the Atlantik color because it was the original color, but I wanted to see some examples first. Not sure if it makes me smile more than an Inka colored one. I've read some of the threads on here, but I can't seem to find some photos of Atlantik '02's. Thanks for your response.

[josh72ooh2]

wow! i have a 72 Malaga i am having painted the original color and wish it was an Atlantik. I like the blues much better than the red 2002s.

But my point is, i am not changing the color. Keep it original unless it has a salvaged title or something. Then do whatever you want with it.

We can look for one another on the 405 or 5 and yearn for what the other guy has! ha ha...

[ROBONE20]

That's Hilarious, maybe we'll cross paths one day. Malaga just looks soo sexy, Inka looks sporty and Polaris is timeless. Right now I don't plan on selling it, but I'll never know. I guess I need to see some examples in person too.

[Scott Sislane]

mine's not the real Atlantic, it's darker. I love it though. Your chrome contrasts nicely against the dk blue paint.

[Frenchee]

atlantik is awesome

[esty]

atlantic with red interior...that would be to die for

atlantic is somewhat rare and would stand out in the crown of orange, maroon and silver cars as well...people are more attracted to the odd puppy in the litter

[Shad]

Here's a shot from the way back machine of mine in Atlantik. Great color, my vote would be to stay with it.

-shad

[ROBONE20]

Sislane - wow that color almost looks black, I'm diggin' it. The chrome does contrast nicely on this color. Love the wheels. Thanks for sharing the photo.

Frenchee - thanks for the vote.

Esty - I haven't seen red interior on any '02's, but that does seem cool. I was thinking either tan or classic black interior. I'm glad you chimed in because I always hear great things about your carpet kits. I'll be needing a kit from you soon.

Shad - OOoooohh, totally diggin' it. I like the bottlecaps on it. Did you put a front spoiler on this car? Atlantik is starting to appeal to me. Thanks for sharing..

[Shad]

Originally I had the air dam painted at the same time as the car, looked much better color matched to the car. A fatal run in with a large racoon destroyed it. (fatal for the racoon and air dam). The air dam in the picture is the unpainted IE dam that replaced it. Thanks for the compliment, I miss seeing her in street attire sometimes. Guess I need to get another one for around town driving.

-s

[esty]

Esty - I haven't seen red interior on any '02's, but that does seem cool

although extremely rare, red was a factory color in some of the later cars...and iirc, it was red leather...somewhat like the later cardinal red

[Schweineback]

I have an Atlantik and although I wasn't sure about the colour at first, it grew on me. It's just not your average Navy blue. I wouldn't want any other colour now. Well perhaps a Taiga on the side.

http://www.dagsites.com/2002colors.htm

[Timmer]

My first square tail 2002, '74 Atlantik VIN 4228483, , 4 speed, Behr A/C, factory sunroof; bought it from John Holtz BMW Feb. 1985, it was traded in by a local MD for a new E-28., loved that car.

Tim.

[02fanatic]

My first '02 was Atlantik (still is)! It's a very under-appreciated color IMO. Very vintage looking and it looks great with the chrome attributes of a stock '02. Why do you think I named all those '02 gatherings in the early 2000's "Mid-Atlantik '02 Fest"!??? :-)

Stick with it...you won't be sorry!

John