Got a tip that the dealership in Broken Arrow OK had a new 2019 SLR in red pearl - my local dealer in NW Arkansas has not been able to get one in, so I took the 130 mile ride to go see it - the ride was well worth it!
The new 2019 red is not like previous red pearl from 2015/16, and nothing like the sunset red from 2017/18. Closer to the original 2015 red, but not as much a primary color - it is a rather creamy red, and its character changes a bit depending on the lighting. I also took a test drive 
Dealer said that "the 19's seem to handle better than previous models." I have to agree, I've taken some extended test drives in 2017's and 2018's in the last few months, and this new one seemed very nice indeed. Acceleration and handling were excellent, there was little or no noise from the belt drive or bevel gear unit on acceleration or deceleration. Handling at highway speeds (up to 85 mph) was smooth and predictable and although I didn't get to wring it out, the bit of driving I got to do on some twisty roads seemed very well mannered (throwing it into a corner at 55 in a 35 zone makes the sales guy scowl, by the way! 
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You might be wondering... Is this Ruby?!? I certainly hope so, but I need the Captain's blessing. Have to wait for the right moment... 1) to show her the pretty photos, and 2) the dealer has to get back to me on a package price b/c I want to add several color mods right off the bat. I told him that the local dealer had made me an offer - but the deal was virtually MSRP (less than 2% discount,) kind of a take-it-or-leave-it offer. Made sure he knew I came a long way to do business, and left him with the list of stuff I wanted and my email. Let's see how hungry he is!
I'm posting a few photos - and I'm convinced - this is the fastest red ever!!! 
