Spectraflame gold (1968, 1969 and 1971)
 
Difference between gold Spectraflame (1968, 1969 and 1971).  There are three different Spectraflame golds that were used.  The first was used in 1968 and 1969, and is displayed on the Classic `57 `Bird.  The first shade is the color of 18k gold.  The second shade, a richer color with an orange hue, was used in 1969 and 1970, and is shown on the Hood.  The third shade was introduced in 1971, and was a deep yellow, with less orange pigment than the second shade, and more yellow than the first.  The Classic Cord carries this shade.