(Olympic Blue : Volkswagen : 1973 - 1974)
This code is listed in our database as a cross-reference to PPG code 2579; therefore, the results below are from that code.

1973 paint by Volkswagen with short manufacturer/year paint code of L51P. This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as Olympic Blue. Other common color promotional names include Nassau Blue and Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1973 and 1974, primarily by Volkswagen; but also by Porsche. See the full detailed list below.

The PPG/Ditzler code of this paint has been flagged as a offset or similar match to ppg 11493.

The short make/year code for this paint on a 42693 in 1973, is L51P. The code L51P 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: "L51P 1973 Volkswagen".

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Usage list 1973 Volkswagen L51P paint (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
				Blue	|PPG/Dupont Cross-Ref 1990|
			691	Nassau Blue	|Ditzler Form 8005 (Oct1983)| 1956 Chevrolet offset for ppg 11493
1973	Porsche		L51P	Olympic Blue
1973	Volkswagen		L51P	Olympic Blue
1973	Volkswagen	Beetle	L51P	Olympic Blue	convertible only
1974	Porsche		L51P	Olympic Blue
1974	Volkswagen		L51P	Olympic Blue
1974	Volkswagen	Beetle	L51P	Olympic Blue	convertible only

Paint Manufacturer Codes
Make/Year Code : L51P, 691
PPG/Ditzler : 2579 (possible alternative codes: 11493)
Dupont : 42712DH, 42712, 42712L, 42712A
Acme/Rogers : 91404
Sherwin Williams : 5741, F10-L-3454

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