Reguardless if you wanted it or were forced into Astro Black, this is for anyone with an Astro Black MINI.

Post pix, Show off that silvery bluish tinge. Be proud to be different!

Nod Ya Head... Black Suits Commin...

And don't forget to join the Astro Black Registery Frapper map.

http://www.frappr.com/astroblackregistery

 

 

but when I picked him up at the dealer I saw the bluish highlights, and it was love at first sight.

I still need a name for him, but for now I'll just call him MINE.

 

Here is my contribution. Waiting for a good sunny day to take some more pics.
Her name is Minerva, and I love her.

 

I ordered my 2005 AB/W without even seeing the AB in person! I knew it would be sweet. Now if I would have gotton the "S", I would have gotton JB, no packages, no clear bra, no money for springs, sway, intake, etc.. etc...

I love the sparkle!

-Steve

 

Well here I am, with this hot guy on its way~~



I've never seen the color person, but in the pictures it looks so nice! I didn't even know that the Astro Black has a blue tint to it! That's awesome! Actually I remember one time me and my friend were driving somewhere and were stopped a few cars behind a black MINI at a light, but when we passed it (it was turning left) the color changed to blue... maybe that was an Astro Black... at the time we just figured that it was really blue but the lighting made it look black at first. Either way, it was a spiritual experience.

 

Yup, I have one. But my first choice, and unavailable, was Liquid Yellow . Teaches me a lesson about procrastinating:smile: I was going to order an 05, but since it was late spring I decided to get an 06 instead.

 

After seeing Sagworks "Minerva" in person... i love Astro Black!

 

Here she is:

 

When I finally got "the call" to order my Mini (I had already been on the waiting list 3 months!), I went to the dealer fully prepared to get a hyper blue MCSC with black bonnet stripes. We were in the middle of the process and I was vascillating on black vs. blue leather. My MA took me outside to look at a blue interior in an actual car, when another car grabed my attention and knocked me out. "What color is THAT?" I gasped! "Well, that's Astro Black. It's my favorite," he told me. That was it--I was enchanted--I had to have Astro Black.

And for those of you who haven't seen it--it really isn't very black. It has midnight blue, as well as some purple, I think, metallic flecks in the paint. It is spectacular, especially in the sunlight. Photographs, and even the paint sample at the dealer, just don't do it justice.

I've ordered every chrome accessory possible, inside and outside, driving lamps, and chrome rims for my winter tires. She should be absolutely gorgeous!

Alas, I am still awaiting Roxy's delivery--I had hoped it would be before Thanksgiving, but it's looking like next Wedesday now. The anticipation is making me completely crazy!

 

Initially I had wanted the true black but when it wasn't an option I opted for the Astro Black. I have to admit that the first time I saw it I was not overly thrilled that it was so blue as I had also ordered the Red octagon cloth/Black leather seats and was concerned how that would look...
but now that I have had a chance to get over the fact that it's different then what I had expected I woudn't trade the color for any other and I LOVE it! It really is spectacular. The reason I had wanted true black is to hide the fender flares etc. (the mouldings) so I do think that in the spring I will have all of those painted to match and it will really be a head turner (not that it isn't already!)...

There are pics in the gallery but am having trouble downloading on to this page.

 

Sorry, I'm photographically challenged.
Squirt is now 2 weeks old, and I love this color more each day.
I swore I would never own a black car, due to the difficulty of keeping it looking nice, but as soon I saw this car on the dealer's lot, I had to have it!
In his 1st week, Squirt got treated to a custom graphics job, silver/purple checkerboard center stripe up and over, with matching side stripes. Turns a lot of heads in our small town.

 

Astro? Astro? Boo. Bring back the Jet black.

 

Would love to see photos of that!

 

I really really really really really really really want to see photos. Let us know how we can help you post some.......... :smile:

 

well i will someday be in the Astro registry

 

mines on order

 

Just asking, no flames please, any other JCW Astro Blacks? Course I got the silver rrof and bonnet swoop stripe, but still Astro Black body.....

 

Ok, Malice is to be picked up tomorrow morning at 9 am. See week 46 thread for pic of my dirty car.........

 

Yeah, I think it's aptly named- ***tro black. Looks like a**.

No offense intended, but my Jet Black is just better looking. Too bad they changed it.

 

And just what exactly is it that you drive smart a**? Let me guess...Not old enough yet to drive?

 

Are Cosmos Blacks' invited to the party?

-Paul!

 

Yes, my 06 MCS JCW is AB/AB but some custom checks may be on the way very soooonnnnn

 

Yes, the Jet Black is nice, it's a shame you don't have one

Nice gallery....
Oh wait! Nothing in there - just like your garage
we have a winner.

Jerk.

 

nice, just what i am ordering (see my sig )...Where is Edgewater? I hope not to close to Ellicott City...don't need two of the same exact cars so close you know .