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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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i have a 1998 Trans am and the color is Mystic Teal Metallic.

i was just wondering if anyone knew how rare of a color this was on the 98 trans ams cause i have never seen another one with this color
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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I dont think its super rare but not as common as ur blues and reds. pix would help.
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yeah i dont think that color is super rare like the gold, purple, or that sky blue color that were only offered through part of 1998 (and late 97 for the purple)
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i just have never seen this color on a trans am. seen it on camaros though
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i knew a guy in phoenix, AZ that had one, a 98 or 99 i think
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i personally like the color it looks custom to people but really is a factory color
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i got a z28 that color. love it, only seen one firebird or ta that color though. and i love how people think its custom.
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its a beautiful color i must admit
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The Gold Dust color was rare... but also UGLY!
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Originally Posted by 02hawkz
The Gold Dust color was rare... but also UGLY!
speaking of those...

this may very wll be the RAREST 4th gen fbody in existance...

14 1998 1LE WS6 formulas were built, ONE was painted gold.





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Wow, that looks really nice.
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why does it just have one exhaust pipe in the rear...
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Originally Posted by tpain
why does it just have one exhaust pipe in the rear...
98's has one exhaust pipe in the rear.
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Its my favorite f-body color! It is great when people are amazed when they ask you if the color is custom and you say no! All original baby!!
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Originally Posted by MMMZ/28
98's has one exhaust pipe in the rear.
thanks i didnt know that.
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that gold formula would be nice to have.
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Originally Posted by MYSTIC-1SC
that gold formula would be nice to have.
hell yeah! sweet ride.
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Originally Posted by MMMZ/28
98's has one exhaust pipe in the rear.
98 Ws6s only came with 1 pipe exit
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The gold is called Sport Gold
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