(Autumn Gold : Chevrolet : 1962)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint across 5 manufacturers/makes, and with 5 unique promotional names.

This gold automotive paint color is most commonly known as Autumn Gold. Other common color promotional names include Caravan Gold, Driftwood Beige, Fawn Mist, and Sahara Mist. The color formulation has been used only in 1962, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Buick, Cadillac, GM, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. We have records of this color appearing on the following models: Corvair, Tempest, and ChevyII. See the full detailed list below.

The GM manufacturing code of this paint is WA2980. The Chrysler manufacturing code of this paint is DT6142. It is not uncommon for the same paint to be used by more than one manufacturer. Popular paints offered by one could be special ordered by others. Also, the paint on imported cars were commonly shared.

22121 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 in the USA. Formulations used for trim, imports, and special orders continue to the present. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 20000 to 29999 range are primarily shades of brown, beige, and cream. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 22121 See more information on Ditzler code "22121"

Examples of Ditzler code 22121 (click on image for larger/detailed view)


Usage list of Ditzler paint code 22121 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1962	Buick	Buick	T	Fawn Mist
1962	Cadillac	Cadillac	46	Driftwood Beige
1962	Chevrolet	Chevrolet	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	ChevyII	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	Corvair	920	Autumn Gold
1962	Chevrolet	Nova	920	Autumn Gold
1962	GM		T	Fawn Mist
1962	Oldsmobile	Oldsmobile	T	Sahara Mist
1962	Pontiac	Pontiac	T	Caravan Gold
1962	Pontiac	Tempest	T	Caravan Gold

Paint Manufacturer Codes
GM(Fisher code) : WA2980
Chrysler/Dodge : DT6142
Make/Year Code : 46, 920, T
PPG/Ditzler : 22121
Dupont : 4257L, 181-95187, 882-95187L
Acme/Rogers : 9105
RM/BASF : A1478, 1478

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