So is the Fighter Jet Gray color a love it or hate it kind of thing?

[murick]

While I really like the FJG on the M1, I think where Ford did wrong was to allow the color to be used on their other products, where in now - it's not such a "unique" color at all.

If you consider that the color is officially called "Cactus Gray" in Ford system (my car is in ETIS identified as having "Cactus Gray" color), this must be one of those "we have no idea what we are doing" Ford moments. Could be interesting to hear the inside story on this, but I guess we won't get that privilege.

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[murick]

My European roots. You chances of getting robbed and carjacked are much higher there.

Just out of curiosity - which part of Europe?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

If you consider that the color is officially called "Cactus Gray" in Ford system (my car is in ETIS identified as having "Cactus Gray" color), this must be one of those "we have no idea what we are doing" Ford moments. Could be interesting to hear the inside story on this, but I guess we won't get that privilege.

Nameless colors are selected based on how they look on a product. Then "someone" else sticks name(s) on them mainly for marketing.

 

[2021 Mach 1]

Historically, I liked darker grays, but FJG looks good, especially clean and shiny in the sun (as do most colors LOL). I think my one "issue" is that there seems to be a lot of them, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[young at heart]

Historically, I liked darker grays, but FJG looks good, especially clean and shiny in the sun (as do most colors LOL). I think my one "issue" is that there seems to be a lot of them, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Again, if you consider the entire 521 unit production of 1965 Shelby GT350s to by definition be a “lot” then there’s a lot of white/blue cars.

So when you think of an early GT350, what color immediately comes to mind? And does it seem overused or does it rather seem iconic?

 

[2021 Mach 1]

Again, if you consider the entire 521 unit production of 1965 Shelby GT350s to by definition be a “lot” then there’s a lot of white/blue cars.

So when you think of an early GT350, what color immediately comes to mind? And does it seem overused or does it rather seem iconic?

It seems iconic. Maybe proportionately more would have been more appropriate. Apologies.

 

[young at heart]

It seems iconic. Maybe proportionately more would have been more appropriate. Apologies.

No need!

It‘s a fun discussion and everybody’s opinion counts.

 

[GTP]

I'm jumping in to page 5 here...

I don't like the non colors - white black gray silver bronze etc. Especially for a sports car where I can be forgiven for my choice. My 2016 Mustang was triple yellow, and I traded it for my current Orange Fury. I tell people that it's Outrageous Orange.

But I do think the "enamel" light gray looks good on chargers and Audis.

 

[2022 Mach 1]

Again, if you consider the entire 521 unit production of 1965 Shelby GT350s to by definition be a “lot” then there’s a lot of white/blue cars.

So when you think of an early GT350, what color immediately comes to mind? And does it seem overused or does it rather seem iconic?

I think of the GT350-H. That is iconic and has much more lore around it. You asked opinions on FJG. It was over used. Still a nice color but will not be worth anymore than any other mach 1 in 40 years unless you have M001 in your possession

 

[RobZ71LM7]

I originally ordered a grabber blue '22 but as the delays kept mounting along with parts shortages I picked up a '21 in fighter jet gray. I also became less enamored with how the grabber blue looked with the rest of the Mach 1 decals over time. FJG and twister orange were my first pics, but with orange unavailable I picked up a FJG. I think the decals and orange highlights go well with the color and it does look better in person and different in each light. In some light it is medium gray and others a white and in some a mint green. There's a reason it's called cactus gray on the Bronco. It is disappointing that it is the most common color but I've only seen 3 other Mach 1's in KY: Black, white and FJG. One was at an autocross and the other was a car show so all of these cars are uncommon in the wild. Looking back, now that I've seen actual eruption green cars, it's another color I would consider. FJG does help my OCD with swirls and dust and dirt.

 

[sirben711]

If you consider that the color is officially called "Cactus Gray" in Ford system (my car is in ETIS identified as having "Cactus Gray" color), this must be one of those "we have no idea what we are doing" Ford moments. Could be interesting to hear the inside story on this, but I guess we won't get that privilege.

That would explain the hint of green I am seeing in it!

 

[young at heart]

I originally ordered a grabber blue '22 but as the delays kept mounting along with parts shortages I picked up a '21 in fighter jet gray. I also became less enamored with how the grabber blue looked with the rest of the Mach 1 decals over time. FJG and twister orange were my first pics, but with orange unavailable I picked up a FJG. I think the decals and orange highlights go well with the color and it does look better in person and different in each light. In some light it is medium gray and others a white and in some a mint green. There's a reason it's called cactus gray on the Bronco. It is disappointing that it is the most common color but I've only seen 3 other Mach 1's in KY: Black, white and FJG. One was at an autocross and the other was a car show so all of these cars are uncommon in the wild. Looking back, now that I've seen actual eruption green cars, it's another color I would consider. FJG does help my OCD with swirls and dust and dirt.

Totally agree on the swirls and dirt. Heck I’ll be glad just to be done with the slingage everywhere from the cheap tire dressing over applied by the dealer at delivery.

I‘m beginning to realize just how uncommon these cars actually are, color notwithstanding. I was cruising very slowly at Home Depot last week near the door when a guy walked in front of me and literally stopped walking and stared down at my car long enough that people behind me started blowing horns.

 

[RocketGuy3]

You know, I don’t put that fine a point on it myself. It was available in stock 30 minutes from my house at the exact moment the trade bug hit me and I got a fair deal on it, so bam! Like I said, I liked it OK and after seeing it really popping all shined up I do pretty much love it. But I could probably live with most any color except MP. That one’s a non starter for me.

I do admit to thinking that in days and years to come the FJG appearance package cars will be the ones in the current run thought of as iconic and somewhat defining this run, kinda like the white/blue 65/66 GT 350s. I believe “overused” will eventually become defining. Yeah, you could get other colors in 66 but the white/blue cars define it for me. I found that more important than being crazy about the FJG color to start but that’s moot now that I’m all about it.

Yeah, I certainly think FJG will remain the most desirable color for the foreseeable future. If it's so desirable now that 50% of buyers are choosing it, why wouldn't it continue to be? But in terms of resale value, I think that is made up for by decreased availability many times. There's a reason that yellow, for example, tends to be the color with the highest resale value on almost all cars where it's an available color. Used car buyers tend to be less boring than new car buyers .

 

[JuicySmollet]

I originally ordered a grabber blue '22 but as the delays kept mounting along with parts shortages I picked up a '21 in fighter jet gray. I also became less enamored with how the grabber blue looked with the rest of the Mach 1 decals over time. FJG and twister orange were my first pics, but with orange unavailable I picked up a FJG. I think the decals and orange highlights go well with the color and it does look better in person and different in each light. In some light it is medium gray and others a white and in some a mint green. There's a reason it's called cactus gray on the Bronco. It is disappointing that it is the most common color but I've only seen 3 other Mach 1's in KY: Black, white and FJG. One was at an autocross and the other was a car show so all of these cars are uncommon in the wild. Looking back, now that I've seen actual eruption green cars, it's another color I would consider. FJG does help my OCD with swirls and dust and dirt.

Swirls are killing me!!!

 

[S550VIN54]

Swirls are killing me!!!

When you get older u can't see them!

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