(Bordeaux Maroon : Chevrolet : 1934 - 1956)
At PaintRef.com we have records of this paint for over 22 years of use.

This red automotive paint color is most commonly known as Bordeaux Maroon. Another common paint color promotional name is Maroon. The color formulation has been used between 1934 and 1956, primarily by Chevrolet; but also by Company Fleet Vehicles and GMC. See the full detailed list below.

The two Companies/Organizations with Fleet Vehicles using this color are: Chevrolet Truck and Borden.

50004 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. PPG/Ditzler codes in the 50000 to 59999 range are primarily shades of dark red/maroon and purple. 50004 is a very low numbered paint code in its range, we find many of these are historic or early special use Fleet/Commercial colors. These PPG codes serve as a great way to track the usage of paint between and within vehicle manufacturers.

Example of the color Ditzler 50004 See more information on Ditzler code "50004"

Usage list of Ditzler paint code 50004 (more information)

year	make	model	code	paint name	comment
1934	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	GMC	GMC	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1934	GMC	GMC	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1935	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1935	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	250	Bordeaux Maroon
1937	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1937	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Fleet		Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Chevrolet	Fleet		Bordeaux Maroon
1938	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1939	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1939	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1939	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1940	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1940	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251	Bordeaux Maroon
1940	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1941	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1941	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1941	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1942	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1942	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,T240	Bordeaux Maroon	Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1942	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1943	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1944	Chevrolet	Fleet		Bordeaux Maroon	commerical vehicles
1944	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1945	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1946	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,234J	Bordeaux Maroon	234J combo, Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1946	Chevrolet	Chevy Truck	251,234J	Bordeaux Maroon	234J combo, Tarrytown & Baltimore plants only
1946	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1947	Fleet	Chevrolet Truck		Bordeaux Maroon
1956	Fleet	Borden		Maroon

Paint Manufacturer Codes
PPG/Ditzler : 50004
Dupont : 93-1859

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