1961 GM Rio Red
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1961 paint by GM with a promotional name of Rio Red. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Honduras Maroon. Other common color promotional names include Avanti Red, Coronado Red, Garnet Mist, and Rio Red. The color formulation has been used between 1960 and 1964, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, GM, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Studebaker. We have records of this color appearing on the model of Tempest and Corvair. See the full detailed list below.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 79603 in 1961, is L. Careful when using this paint code along with the make and year to specify this paint since it is may not be unique. You can check the paint code here: L.

Example of 1961 GM Rio Red See more information on "1961 GM Rio Red" or see paints with short model/year code of : L or See all paints named "Rio Red" or "Rio" See other Red 1961 GM paint shades or See all Red GM paint shades which is cool, but could be a lot of information. Examples of paint code 1961 GM Rio Red (click on image for larger/detailed view) Usage list 1961 GM Rio Red paint (more information) year make model code paint name comment 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 523 Honduras Maroon 1961 Buick Buick L Rio Red 1961 Chevrolet Chevrolet 948 Honduras Maroon 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 948 Honduras Maroon 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 523 Honduras Maroon 1961 GM L Rio Red 1961 Oldsmobile Oldsmobile L Garnet Mist 1961 Pontiac Pontiac L Coronado Red 1961 Pontiac Tempest L Coronado Red 1963 Studebaker Avanti Red 7004-BE 1964 Studebaker Avanti Red 7004-BE Paint Manufacturer Codes GM(Fisher code) : WA2670 Chrysler/Dodge : DT3220 Make/Year Code : 50, 523, 948, 2357, L PPG/Ditzler : 50568 Dupont : 17182, 882-93600LH, 4034LH, 181-17182H Acme/Rogers : 8852 RM/BASF : A1221R, 1221 back to PaintRef.com homepage

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