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Old 17 July 2002, 10:28 AM
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Hi there,

Can anyone tell me where this idea came from and who did it first as i remember that the Clio williams had this feature.....was the Scooby the first.....???

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Old 17 July 2002, 11:22 AM
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The Subaru rally cars have almost always had gold wheels since the late 80s/early 90s.
Old 17 July 2002, 11:24 AM
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JPS Crapis in the 80's. Styled after the JPS lotus' F1 cars of the same era.
Old 17 July 2002, 11:26 AM
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Not sure who did it first but the colours blue and gold compliment each other, I found this out by playing around with Paintshop pro, if you take a blue impreza and then inverse it it goes gold, can't explain it properly so maybe just try it and see for yourself.
Old 17 July 2002, 12:28 PM
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Wow I had a JPS Capri Id forgoten all about that car, twas black with gold trim and wheels, now that brings back memories .

Andy
Old 17 July 2002, 12:43 PM
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Subaru used to be sponsored by '555' (Cigarettes). I think the 555 Cigarette packets are blue and gold. Thats my theory anyway...

Cheers,

Ian.
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Ian E, your theory is correct.

555 is a ciggie brand (owned by BAT), and their brand colours are blue and gold.
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So if thats correct.....is that why they had BAT on the number plates.....

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BATty boys aaiiyyyh
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