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At Ecklers, we deal with restoration and and accessories, so the subject of colors and codes doesnt come up that often. But when it does, somehow Marina Blue always enters the conversation. Its just one of those colors. I remember being at a big car show a few years back. It was an all-GM show, with just about every brand of The General being I came across a couple of guys gushing over a blue 65 Impala. Marina Blue - awesome color I heard. Wrong-o. I also remember a buddy of mine, years ago, telling me that his buddy had a 70 Cutlass in Marina Blue. Mmmm, sorry. Ive even heard knowledgeable friends say theyve seen 68 and 69 Chevelles in MB. Seems this color sure did get around a lot! Truth be told, the Marina Blue name is reserved only for the Bowtie brand. And only for 2 short years: 1966 and 67. Sure, Chevrolet was leading up to MB in 65 with Nassau Blue and even Mist Blue. Marina Blue (GM code F) was officially introduced in 1966 models of full-size Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy II and Corvair. The Corvette got Nassau Blue - close. In 67, MB was available on all Chevy models - full-size, Chevelle, Chevy IINova, Corvair, Camaro, and Corvette. In 1968, the closest color to MB Chevrolet was Tripoli Turquoise. 1969 saw Azure Turquoise. 1970-72 was Mulsanne Blue, getting ever further away from the legendary Marina Blue. Other GM marques had their own versions of MB. In 1967, Pontiac had Tyrol Blue (code F). In 1966 and 67, Buick offered Blue Mist (code F), and in 67 you could order Ermine Blue (also code F) in an Oldsmobile. Of course, the really cool thing about colors back in the day was the variety. Just for a little time trip, log onto http:autocolorlibrary.com sometime. Check out any of the GM brands from the 1960s and early 70s. Just about every year offered at least 3 or sometimes even 4 different shades of blue. Compare that to todays offerings. Blue? Sure, But just one shade, hey, lets not get carried away!