XLR8928,
My 81 is schwartz metallic (black metallic). At first I didn't really care for the color but it has really grown on me. I don't know if you could call it a rare color, but I think I've only seen one other in the same color.
I'm in the process of repainting it right now with the help and guidance of sonett3. Here is one of the major reasons I'm repainting mine.
