(LeMans Blue : Chevrolet : 1968 - 1970)
This blue automotive paint color is most commonly known as LeMans Blue. Another common paint color promotional name is Mulsanne Blue. The color formulation has been used between 1968 and 1970, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by GM. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Chevelle, ChevyII, Corvair, Corvette, and Nova. See the full detailed list below.

2083 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 in the 2000 to 9990 range were primarily used on new paint formulations from 1969 to 2003 (except for the 8000 range which has been shades of white since the 1930's). These PPG/Ditzler codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between models, makes, years, and manufacturers.

Example of the color PPG 2083 See more information on PPG code "2083"

Examples of PPG code 2083 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of PPG paint code 2083 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1968	Chevrolet	Camaro	U	LeMans Blue
1968	GM		U	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Camaro	71	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Chevelle	71	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	71	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	ChevyII	71	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Corvair	71	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Corvette	976	LeMans Blue
1969	Chevrolet	Nova	71	LeMans Blue
1969	GM		71	LeMans Blue
1970	Chevrolet	Corvette	976	Mulsanne Blue
1970	GM		976	Mulsanne Blue

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA3962
Chrysler/Dodge : DT8638
Make/Year Code : 976, U, 71
PPG/Ditzler : 2083
Dupont : 5030, 5030D, 5030L, 94073
Acme/Rogers : 5709
Martin Senour : 4421
Arco : 6307J, S-9563J, AE-3497J, L-5386J
RM/BASF : A2109, 2109

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