I kind of lean to the darker colors. I like the orange and some yellow just not on my own car. I like them a little understated. But there are some really nice red, orange, white, silver second gens on this site.
I am in a similar position with time, I am collecting parts slowly right now and when I am ready I will move forward with my project. I am having surgery on my shoulder in the morning (of the 5th). The injury has brought the entire thing to a screeching halt as far as actually working on it.
What kinds of parts have you gathered up so far?