(Damson Red : Jaguar : 1937 - 1983)
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This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Damson Red. Other common color promotional names include Richeieu and Hampton Gray. The color formulation has been used between 1937 and 1983, primarily by Jaguar; but also by Triumph, Buick. See the full detailed list below.

51055 is a paint code for PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) who has been providing automotive paints since 1924 (originally Ditzler Color Company subsidiary acquired in 1928). PPG/Ditzler codes from 10000 to 95000 were used on new paint formulations starting in the late 1930's and extending to around 1968. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 50000 to 59999 range are primarily shades of dark red/maroon and purple. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 51055 See more information on Ditzler code "51055"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 51055 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1937	Buick	Buick	510	Hampton Gray
1979	Jaguar		211	Richeieu	also Dark Red Maroon
1979	Triumph		211,CCE	Damson Red	also Dark Red Maroon
1980	Jaguar		211	Richeieu	also Dark Red Maroon
1981	Jaguar		211	Damson Red
1982	Jaguar		CDG,211	Damson Red
1983	Jaguar		CDG,211	Damson Red

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 211, CCE, CDG
PPG/Ditzler : 51055
Dupont : 44627
Acme/Rogers : 30464
RM/BASF : 11371R

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