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johnnyp · 12-18-2002, 10:19 AM

A little info on Hugger Orange:

It was introduced in 1969. It was the marketing nickname for the 1969 Camaro, appearing in magazine ads and commercials. It was in reference to the cars handling characteristics (it hugs corners... so it's the hugger!). GM advertising used the hugger promotion to offer special color combos with hugger orange paint and an orange and houndstooth interior. Of course the '69 Indy Pace Car had hugger orange stripes.

Hugger Orange on Corvettes was called Monaco Orange on GMC's the name was Red/Orange.

The color has always been confusing because it changes from red to orange, depending on the light.

Here's a '69 mero in the sun - looks orange, right?

12-18-2002, 10:19 AM	#7
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	A little info on Hugger Orange: It was introduced in 1969. It was the marketing nickname for the 1969 Camaro, appearing in magazine ads and commercials. It was in reference to the cars handling characteristics (it hugs corners... so it's the hugger!). GM advertising used the hugger promotion to offer special color combos with hugger orange paint and an orange and houndstooth interior. Of course the '69 Indy Pace Car had hugger orange stripes. Hugger Orange on Corvettes was called Monaco Orange on GMC's the name was Red/Orange. The color has always been confusing because it changes from red to orange, depending on the light. Here's a '69 mero in the sun - looks orange, right? Attached Images __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.