(Mexico Red : Plymouth : 1949 - 1956)
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1949 paint by Chrysler with short manufacturer/year paint code of 61. This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Mexico Red. Other common color promotional names include Cadet Red, Pepper Red, Red, and Toreador Red. The color formulation has been used between 1949 and 1956, primarily by Plymouth; but also by Dodge, Chrysler and Company Fleet Vehicles. See the full detailed list below.

The one Company/Organization with Fleet Vehicles using this color is: Standard Brewing Company.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 2986 in 1949, is 61. The code 61 is unique to this paint color formulation for this year; therefore, the code can be used along with the manufacturer and year to specify the paint. For example: "61 1949 Chrysler".

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Usage list 1949 Chrysler 61 paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1949	Chrysler		61	Pepper Red
1949	Dodge	Dodge	561	Cadet Red
1949	Plymouth	Plymouth	661	Mexico Red
1950	Dodge	Dodge	561	Cadet Red
1950	Plymouth	Plymouth	661	Mexico Red
1951	Plymouth	Plymouth	661	Mexico Red
1952	Chrysler		661	Mexico Red
1952	Plymouth	Plymouth	661	Mexico Red
1953	Plymouth	Plymouth	661	Toreador Red
1956	Fleet	Standard Brewing Company		Red	Cleveland Ohio

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : 61, 561, 661
PPG/Ditzler : 70200
Dupont : 745M, 246-81372M, 724M, 93-81372M

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